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What to take to your first education assistant interview

Added to the archive on 15 November 2026.

Prepare a small set of examples and the documents the employer asks for.

Read the invitation for the address, arrival time, contact person and anything you were asked to bring. Save the advert so you can review the responsibilities involving classroom materials and activity schedules. Keep a copy of your CV to hand, along with any document the employer specifically requests.

Pack one useful example

If relevant, practise how to prepare a mock checklist for a classroom group activity. An anonymised version can help you explain your approach. Follow the employer’s instructions about document submission and keep unrelated personal records at home. Before you leave, check the route and allow time for visitor sign-in.