Career Advice

Plan a return to education assistant work after a break

Added to the archive on 15 November 2026.

Prepare an honest explanation and show how you are refreshing relevant skills.

Keep your explanation of the break to a level you are comfortable sharing. Bring the conversation back to the work you can do now. Review adverts in school support and note any tools or responsibilities involving classroom materials and activity schedules that have changed since you last worked.

Make one recent example

Set aside a short session to prepare a mock checklist for a classroom group activity. Write down what you knew already, what you had to look up and what you would like to learn next. If you have volunteer or temporary work that shows a relevant skill, include it with accurate dates and a clear description.