Teaching Assistant Review

by Activate Apprenticeships

Rating

9.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a teaching assistant at an infant school and I support the teacher during learning and in small groups. I also hear children read and get resources ready.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have been able to research a lot more into policies and procedures and schools as an organisation. I have also managed to pass my ICT Functional skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy putting my knowledge in answering the units and have also enjoyed exploring the different units in depth. It made me learn about all aspects of a job in a school.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised. I can access information and work easily online and my assessors have been very easy to contact and have helped me with an queries.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive support from the teacher I work with and was able to go off to study for my ICT exam.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I received a lot of support from my main assessor and the ICT assessor before the exam was taken. I also receive lots of support throughout completing the units.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It allows me to be more qualified in ICT and allows me to know the role in more detail and about how everything connects in the school through policies, pathways, the curriculum and practice.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

We have social events where we all get together, but that has been halted due to Covid.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Activate Apprenticeships to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It has been really interesting and enjoyable and gives you a great understanding of the role. It also allows you to get up to date with Maths, English or ICT if you need to. The assessors are very easy to talk to and are there to help you every step of the way.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Activate Apprenticeships?

To make sure that they are fully committed to the studying and the off the job hours.