Teaching Assistant Review

by Oasis community learning

Rating

9.9/10

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

I am a teaching assistant meaning I support and guide children’s learning. I work alongside a teacher to enhance and enrich children’s experience in life to prepare them for the world we live in today.

9/10

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

I have learnt an array of new skills. One that I have found has developed extremely is my communication skills. I can communicate well with the children, staff and even the parents! I have developed my organisation skills, diplomatic skills and many more.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it completely. It’s everything I wanted in a career and more.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well organised. Everything links well with what was taught previously and I like that I can use new knowledge in practice because it then solidifies the knowledge in my mind.

10/10

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

I receive a fantastic amount of support holistically. My employer takes care of me physically (yoga programme that takes place in school that I can access at just £5), mentally (mindfulness, bereavement time) and socially (rich experience working with a variety of people).

10/10

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

A high amount of support is received through my training provider. They make sure I am aware of who to go to when I need support in my assignments or in any end point tasks.

10/10

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

It enhances my knowledge and confidence to do my job properly. There are no gaps in knowledge.

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.)

Yes - there is a yoga class that I like to attend every Wednesday. There are also many different after school activities available - karate/dance etc.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Oasis community learning to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They look after you as a person and an employee. It’s a good place to work.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Oasis community learning?

Get to know everybody - even if it’s a simple ‘hello, how are you?’ This just makes you feel more included and a part of the Oasis Family.