13 Struggles All Teaching Assistants Can Relate To

8. Trying Not To Laugh At A Student's Inappropriate Comment

You're supposed to be on the side of the teacher but it's always going to be difficult when the kids are so cheeky and hilarious. Some kids find it difficult to adjust to academic environments and instead of holding their tongue, they just don't, and hilarity ensues. You'll try to be as professional as you can but sometimes it just takes you off guard and you let out a little giggle. Or a big one. This is then followed by the biggest look of disappointment from the teacher, and you didn't even make the comment about them having a big butt.