Personal Statement?

Question

Hey im writing a cv for a job at a primary school im currently doing volounteer work, and there is a teaching assisstant position going and i want to apply for it, but im quite stuck on the personal statement bit, so far i have written

"I have always considered from a young age to work with young children and having the opportunity to do work experience in a primary school has made me set on what I want to do in the future"

but i was just wanting ur opinion on it cos i think its a bit cheesy maybe? and i dont know how 2 put it any other way if u get me.... so was wondering if any of u would b willing to help me out on this please!!

thnx

Answer 1

Talk about what you have learned since being in the school and how this has affirmed your wish to work with children and more importantly in education.

e.g. Since undertaking my work here at x*x School I have been able to consolidate my skills in working with children and build on my natural enthusiasm for....

Good Luck!

Answer 2

i would seriously consider your style, grammar/spelling and context of the letter before content...

Answer 3

I have always, from a young age, considered working with young children and the   opportunity of voluntary work experince in a primary school has reconfirmed my ambition.

it's not cheesy  - sell yourself.  

tell  them why you think you are good at it (not why you think you would be good at it). and what you can offer

Answer 4

Good start but I would tweak the grammar a little to read: "From a young age it has been my ambition to work with young children and have the opportunity to XYZ. I recently completed my work experience placement in a primary school and this has confirmed to me that my future career lies in education."

Perhaps go on to mention what skills you have that you could bring to assist the children e.g. numeracy or literacy skills.

This website has some useful information on what employers are looking for from TAs: http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/help...

Keep your statement snappy and then talk about what you would bring to the post.  Hope this helps.

Also, if you have the space, this is a good initiative to read up on and relate to in your application: http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/aims