Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • IT Infrastructure Technician supporting staff and children with any IT-related problems. Also carrying out maintenance, repairs, and installations of new systems and technology.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned many new skills since being here. Some of these include Problem Solving, Team Leadership, and Customer Service. All of these skills have allowed me to gain confidence and seek further job opportunities.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoyed both working and learning as part of the apprenticeship. I always had new and challenging projects as well as a wide range of responsibilities that I ensured I kept on top of.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Whilst the apprenticeship learning with the Growth Company was well organised, I found that I was often lacking work when at Ashford Oaks. This was due to the lack of work or tasks I had.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive lots of support from my employer and they always make sure that I am happy at work.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I always received lots of support from my training provider and I felt confident that my skills coach could always help me with any related problem I had.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It helps me perform better as most work I learned from the provider came up when at work. I learned good practices and took them into my workplace.

    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.)
  • There are often many social activities that I like to take part in. Wellbeing is very important at the school and lots of events are setup.

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Ashford Oaks Primary school to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great place to work. Colleagues are passionate about their work and everyone both staff and children feel safe and happy when at the school.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Ashford Oaks Primary school?
  • Whilst working there can be tiresome and at times difficult, you will love working there and it is very very rewarding.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Ashford, Kent

November 2022


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