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Teacher/Tutor- Career Change Advice

  • 14-05-2020 12:52pm
    #1
    Pretzel7491
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi everyone,
    I'm stuck in a bit of a rut and looking for some career change advice! Hoping someone can help me out!

    I qualified as a Primary School Teacher in 2011 but unfortunately due to a variety of circumstances I was never given the chance to complete my diploma and therefore decided to explore other opportunities after gaining experience in every class level and learning support/resource teaching work as a substitute teacher.

    Since qualifying as a teacher I have also done a Postgraduate Certificate in Play Therapy Skills and for the last 5 years I have been working under the Department of Education as a Home Tutor for children with Austism. During my time as a Home Tutor I have gained experience working in both the home and in preschool settings with children with Autism. I have also volunteered with the Special Olympics both during the games in 2010 & 2014 and at club level.

    While I really enjoy working with children with Autism and learning difficulties, I find that there is no job security working as a Home Tutor- no holiday pay or sick pay like other teachers and no job permanency.

    I'm wondering of anyone has any suggestions/advice given my qualifications and experience as to where I can explore next career wise? I am passionate about working with children with Autism but would also love to work with children with Down's Syndrome and intellectual disabilities as I really enjoyed my time volunteering with the Special Olympics. I am also open to exploring different avenues if any has any ideas?
    I'm based in the Clare/Limerick/Galway area.

    Thanks in advance for all your help :-)


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