This link shows you what qualifications are needed to train to be a social worker at Birmingham university :
Social Work BA - Undergraduate degree programme study - L501 - Department of Social Policy and Social Work - University of Birmingham
You are right in thinking that a TA's job in schools under the current funding issue is precarious....most of my local schools are cutting back or not replacing TA's and teachers. Birmingham in particular has issues. Sorry to be doom and gloom.
Private nurseries in private schools might be the way to go. A local private school has taken on TA's in prep of the 30 hour funding...they are the best bet for not having their funding cut..they have also put up fees for next term - so they are in a position to load shortfalls to parents.
A friend of mine volunteered for homestart and now has been offered a job recently, but their funding is also not wonderful.
What about offering to run an after school club?
Sorry to hear about the bullying issues and home troubles , I really home it all improves soon.
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