Hi Lorna,

Theres loads of information on the web with regards to interviews. Just preparation before on thinking on what questions you will be asked and questions to ask your interviewer. You probably have a head start with having work there already. Poise and confidence goes a long way.
Good luck

Thank you Both,

I have looked on-line, didn't know so much information could be had there for interviews. I have a nice outfit planned for a week Monday, and am going to get prepared this week with questions and answers. Thanks again Lorna x

Hi Lorna, I work as a support in a primary school and I've been trying to think back to what they asked me and I do remember they were anxious to know if I was a
good 'team' member i.e. that I wouldn't be the type of person who would finish their allocation of work and then just sit back and watch others needing help to finish theirs. That seemed very important to them. They also asked had I ever worked with such a person and without naming names what did they do. Or I suppose I should say what did they not do!

I think the fact that you have already worked there will go heavily in your favour-you know the school-you know some of the children AND you know the ethos of the school.

They will probably ask you what you can bring to the school.

Be sure to take in any certificates and any extra things such as a first aid certificate if you have one (I didn't).

Smile a lot and don't be afraid to use your sense of humour---most school staff HAVE to have one as you know!


You could maybe ask if there will be opportunities to go on courses to increase your knowledge and commitment.

Can't remember if you have any young children but if you have they may ask what your arrangements are if one of them is ill?


THink about how you react to the children already and how they react to you---sometimes we just know if we are good with them!

Make a point of telling them that you can communicate with children from any background and any situation etc. e.g.

That's all I can think of for now but I'll rack my brains!

Hi Lorna

Nothing to add really! I have done lots of interviewing over the years but such a long time ago now and in a completely different field. Julie's advice is good and I'm sure if you can draw on your experiences and be yourself you will give it your best shot. At the end of the day they're looking for someone who can fill their 'slot' not interviewee extraordinaire!

Be positive; you will do well

Lyn x

Lorna

From what you have said on your latest post I would just be yourself and you will get the job with flying colours. Interviews can be nerve wracking and if you try and project a false image you will only make things harder for yourself. As a few people have suggested find out as much as you can about the school and I am sure the rest will fall into place. I interview staff quite regularly and I find that the first 30 seconds are the most important. Enter the room with confidence, shake hands and look people in the eye. If you can connect with the people who are interviewing you, then you are half way there.

Good luck.

Jackie
xx

Hi Lorna

Been thinking about you and hoping the interview went well. How did it go?

Lyn x

Hi there,

Interview went well but I did not get that job, but I got a call today I got another one instead working with a 5 year old as from next week. I'm off to Norway again tomorrow night until next Wednesday. My older daughter is getting married and my dad and I are going over for a holiday and my daughter and I are going wedding dress hunting at the weekend.

I have not been on for a couple of days as I have had a nightmare time with my car. I filled my Diesel car with £53 of unleaded, A friend was at the opposite side to me and kept chatting, I was too busy chatting to notice I had picked up the green hose. Gutted to say the least, my husband called his mechanic friend who towed it away and drained it. All appeared to go fine, I had gone to see my friend and had lunch with her, then went along to the school where her children are and walked with them to join in a concert for world peace in the local park. There were 3 schools there and it was lovely. I then picked up my car and took her 7 year old for afternoon tea, she loved the treat.

Today I was on my way to meet the child I am to be working with next week and my car died on me in the middle of the road in another village. Then a kind man pushed my car to the side and offered his family to run me home. I could not leave my car so I called my husband or tried to, now my phone had no signal. I am totally stranded. Then I noticed a school up the road, I walked up and asked them to please call and inform the other school of what had happened. Then I called for my husband to come and get me. By this time I am exasperated, hours have now passed and I have had no lunch. My husband said to call the AA but I just wanted to go home. He came and got me along with the guy who drained it yesterday. It stopped constantly on the way home and eventually the mechanic took my car I took my husbands car and he took the mechanics Jeep.

Its still in the garage, not sure what the problem is but he reckoned it may be grime from the bottom of the tank going through the engine. We will find out soon enough. Going tomorrow to meet the little boy. Think I need a little holiday after all that. Thank you for asking. Lorna

Wooohoo Lorna :)
well done on the job :)
sorry to hear about the car troubles :(
OO Norway .. never been there :) can you bring me back a stick of rock ? hehe

i'd love some snow to put my hands into at the moment ..as they are not working properly :(
C'est la vie ..:)
Rich :)

hi Lorna,

first congratulations on your new job ... so pleased for you.

what a nightmare day you had, it is so easy to do especially when chatting.

i hope the repairs don't cost too much,

and have a lovely time in Norway,

Suzanne x

Hi Lorna

Late as ever and now you will be on your way to Norway! After the car troubles you certainly deserve the break What a nightmare! Enjoy shopping for a wedding dress hope your daughter finds something she likes.

Well done on getting a job and hope your meeting with the child went well. Hope there's good news on the car front.
Speak soon,
Lyn x