Teaching Assistant Review

Within my role at the school: • Support the needs of a 1:1 child with SEN • Undertake different staff related tasks within school to maintain school safety • Work alongside teacher to help class in and outside of classroom setting • Work with members of staff to achieve tasks within school setting

I have learnt a number of new skills: -Developing my ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and adults. -Develop my skills within literacy and numeracy I have been able to learn these new skills with the assistance of my tutor as-well as an online learning platform (Cognassist)

I have enjoyed the programme from the very get-go and have made my thoughts very clear to everyone. There has rarely been a day where I was finding something challenging and then was unable to receive help.

In terms of structure, I have always been on top of things due to the communication levels between all parties. For this reason, there has rarely been a time where I was unsure of what to do next as we (Apprentices) were always alerted.

If anyone were to have a query, it would be resolved instantly. I, myself had a query involving a service that required myself to be away from work for a week. I was able to effectively communicate with my employer and then complete my jury service.

As mentioned before, we (Apprentices) are always aware/on top of things due to the support and communication levels we are receiving on a great consistent level. There was a time where I needed some assistance in regards to coursework and I was able to then receive help with this.

With all the skills I had learnt with the online learning platform (Cognassist) as-well as one-to-one conversations with my tutor and training provider. I was able to receive adequate enough help from the very get-go of my apprenticeship right up until the time I had gained my Teschkng Assistant qualification

I have been lucky enough to have been promoted in terms of post as I am now working as Sports Coach due at my current school. I am lucky enough to have been able to gain this position due to communication between my training provider and school.

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If an apprenticeship was on their mind, I would instantly direct them towards Inspire as I believe he/she would receive the exact same amount of support/help I have received over the past 2 years.

I would definitely let them know that that if they were to have a query at any stage, to make sure that they speak to someone. Being able to communicate efficiently has allowed me to come a very long way compared to when I first started with Inspire ATA.