Does anyone know if you have to have a qualification to be a clasroom assistant?

Question

If you do does anyone know what it is called and what kinda place you do it at?

Answer 1

It depends where you live. In NJ, you must have 60 college credits and have a fingerprint check.

Answer 2

Here in Yorkshire my sister is helping out on a voluntary basis after she finishes her shift as a dinner lady. I think she wants to do a qualification but I don't know if she needs one. I worked with special needs kids as an assistant - and didn't have a specific qualification although I do have a degree and diploma in sociology and counselling respectively - obviously not directly related but that might have helped. I hope this is useful - sorry I can't be more specific. You should be able to find out by simply ringing a local school or looking on the web.

Answer 3

I wish people would not answer these questions if they don't know the correct answer! As a teacher, I can tell you that to be a teacher assistant you are now required by law to have either an associates degree OR you must pass a state test and have a high school diploma or a GED. It also helps if you know how to use correct grammar.

Answer 4

i only know in the uk- ive been one for 6 years now- most will expect u to have maths and english qualification as well as a teaching assisstant qualification- u do these at college each level takes a year and u must find a school to take u on also as most of the work will be assessed in school on the job( on a voluntary basis i mean) there are 4 levels u can do at college im now at level 3 - primary schools are usually happy to take u on a couple of days a week- u have to be police checked also-good luck

Answer 5

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Answer 6

In order to work as a teacher's assistant in a classroom, you need to have a background check, a child abuse history clearance, 60 college credits or your associates degree, plus 1200 hours in the field. The worse part is, even then it doesn't pay too much

Answer 7

Disreguard what all these people have said. Each state, school district, area, etc. has different requirements. So go to the school you are interested in working in and ask them. It could just be a high school diploma, an associates degree, just passing a background check, who knows, but you won't till you go ask!

Answer 8

As a teacher I know good aides are a blessing. In our school district, one must have a high school diploma or GED and pass a state test (Texas) to become a classroom aide. Go to the administration building of the district you wish to work in and they will be able to tell you what you will need and how to get it for your area.

Answer 9

I am a teacher in Scotland and classroom assistants at my school go to local college on a day release programme so they are getting paid while they train!

Answer 10

No, just a police check. It's not a very well paid job!
You probably need to be able to spell the job title though.
(Hint: 'classroom' not 'clasroom').

Answer 11

If you are volunteering and are under 18 or still in the school system you do not need qualification. If you are paid by the government you will need a degree in teaching.