Emily’s new job

Hi readers, Emily and Kerry here, and this week it’s me, Emily, writing about my new job.  

Yes, I am very pleased to say that after all the job searching, I have finally got a new job as midday supervisor assistant in a local school.

I started two weeks ago, and so far so good. It means my routine has changed quite a bit this month, as each day now I head out mid-morning to catch a bus, which takes me to the school. Then after lunch I head home on another bus. Already it’s giving my week a lot more structure, which I like.

I’m also pleased to say it’s been great so far! During the first week there was quite a bit of paperwork to do, new people to meet, learning the routine of the school day, where things are, and how everything works.

Although I was a little nervous before I started, it was probably because I wasn’t sure what the job would actually be like. Well, what I can say is that it’s definitely not what I thought it was going to be. Nope, it’s much better!

I get to help with the children before lunch, then support at lunchtime, before my duties end.  Even better, the children are lovely and the staff are very friendly. Although it’s only been two weeks, I feel like part of the team.  It’s so much fun too. A highlight at the end of the first week was making pancakes and singing with the children. Definitely a good work moment!

Although it’s all still new, I am pleased to be working again, and more than that, that I have managed to get such a great job with lovely people, doing something useful, and that I enjoy. It feels very good!

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