I am applying for a job as a teaching assistant..................?
Asked by jane
I have not applied for a job for years and dont know what to put on the form where it asks my reasons for applying and why I think I would be good at the job. Any help appreciated I dont really know how to sell myself No you moron I have worked for 23 years and I am looking for a new job..........maybe you should too you obviously have too much time on your hands. Sorry to all the moron reference is to cheryl b!

Best Answer:
Say stuff like, you enjoy learning yourself and you would love to help children acheieve there full potential. (please excus any bad spelling). You think the job would be very forfilling. Im not sure why you have been out of work for a while I would meantion the reason in a positive light. For example. Ive been out of work for a while now as I wanted to spend more quaulity time with my children to help the learn and grow into better people. This has made me realise how much I would love to work with children. I hope that has helped.

good luck you will need it with all them kids
Answered by mini digger driver

I'm sorry... I would not suggest this to anyone... public schools suck.. do yourself a favor... go to work in a private school... better pay and the kids act better
Answered by Larry M

Just be honest, i do not know why you want the job, but just be honest.
Answered by Brendan P

The reason you are applying is to gain valuable experience for your future career as a teacher. If you write along those lines, you should be fine. In addition, why you think you would be good ... you should talk about your experiences with studies, with students, volunteer work and your involvement with the community. Talk about how that would help with the responsibilities of the position and the interaction with the students. Good luck.
Answered by Chali

I imagine you mean you have been in the same job for a long time which is why you have not applied for a job for ages, not that you haven't had a job! just had to clear that up for all the numptys who would get the wrong end of the stick! All they are asking is that you tell them what your good qualities are, and basically just sell yourself to them. Don't overdo it though......nobody likes someone with a big ego!
Answered by eamonandmegan