13 Struggles All Teaching Assistants Can Relate To

2. People Don't Understand How Valuable You Are In A Classroom

Okay, so you might not know all of the answers but you know more than others would in your situation. You provide much needed relief for the teacher and you're able to make group work fun - something that they'll come to resent at University. You're able to make the children feel safe and comfortable in both their environment and with themselves. Which is a pretty big deal when you think about it.
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