As a teacher considering the transition to virtual assistant work, you might wonder if your classroom skills will translate to the business world.

Let me put your mind at ease – your years of experience communicating with students, parents, and colleagues have equipped you with a powerful toolkit that gives you a SIGNIFICANT advantage as a VA.

While other aspiring VAs might be scrambling to learn basic communication skills, you're already miles ahead. You've mastered the art of:

• Breaking down complex information into digestible pieces

• Listening beyond what's actually being said to understand real needs

• Setting clear expectations and maintaining professional boundaries

• Delivering feedback in ways that motivate rather than deflate

The truth is, exceptional client communication is what separates good VAs from indispensable ones. And as a teacher? You've been developing these skills for years without even realising it.

If there's one objection I hear more than any other from teachers considering the leap to virtual assistant work, it's this: "But I'm not tech-savvy enough!"

Let me tell you something – this belief is not only wrong, it's potentially costing you an incredible opportunity to transform your career.

I completely understand those tech-related fears that might be holding you back:

• What if I can't learn all the software and tools VAs use?

• Will clients expect me to be a computer whiz from day one?

• Am I too far behind to catch up with all this technology?

Here's the reality check you need: The myth that VAs need to be coding wizards or tech gurus is just that – a myth.

As a UK teacher, you've already navigated remote learning platforms, school management systems, interactive whiteboards, and countless online tools. If you can handle Ofsted preparation spreadsheets and master whatever new educational technology gets thrown at you each term, you can absolutely handle VA tools.

Your teaching skills – problem-solving, quick learning, and adaptability – are far more valuable than advanced technical knowledge.

Building a successful, profitable Virtual Assistant (VA) business is MORE THAN achievable for teachers … but, as with starting anything from the ground up, it can also take time to establish. 

That’s why I completely understand those niggling doubts that you might be experiencing as you weigh up this decision, questioning:

• How can I survive financially whilst I build up my business?

• Is there a way to ‘test the waters’ to find out if this is really for me?

• What if I want to take things slowly?

The perfect solution to all this, and a path that I have seen many ex-teachers walk whilst launching their new VA businesses, is to teach part-time whilst you’re in the early stages of setting up.