So glad all is well. I hope the positive experience continues and that you get more pleasure from helping kids, as challenging as it must be.

The schools all need at least one Education Support Worker. There are so many children who need to be able to confide in somebody outside of home and classroom. The problem isn’t always at home but the children may be worried about their parent/s reaction and understanding of whatever the issue is. Some parents are not very supportive and are likely to judge, lecture, deny or ignore the situation. Some need extra help with things like reading. Some Education Support Workers sometimes suggest that a child with reading or spelling difficulties may need proper assessment. I know of one parent who was suspicious her child was falling behind in reading. She approached the teacher and was told she was doing ok, not to worry about it. Beginning of the next school, different teacher had the same concerns as the parents. The parents had her assessed. She has a form of dyslexia. Her parents and her high school age brother were already helping her with her reading.

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  • • Becca j replied
    • 14 Mar 2017 , 8:40 pm

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  It’s hard when sometimes teachers don’t see or want to see what the parents do and there in lies some of the problems. But I’m glad the new teacher had the same thought and great for them all.., I wish everyone well xx

Thank you so much everyone xx

Sounds like you are in the right kind of job. Enjoy being a positive role model.

Working in a job you love always make a huge difference to your well being. Good to read about your job and experience.

So good to see you really enjoy your job and that you’re making a huge different to some kids lives