Teaching Assistant Review

My role involves supporting the class teacher within the classroom by making resources for lessons, supporting pupils during lessons, creating and maintaining displays, carrying out break and lunchtime duties, preparing and marking homework, supporting P.E lessons, ensuring the learning environment is kept tidy and relevant to the curriculum each half term.

I have increased my ITC skills throughout my Apprenticeship, using schools systems to register pupils, take their lunch orders, using various settings on the photocopier. I've also gain experience in classroom management as well as skills to enable me to support SEN pupils. I have been able to use my gardening skills to start a gardening Club for pupils.

I enjoyed the variety off the job and the fact I was learning on the job as well as studying along side it, my tutor supported me throughout and was very encouraging. I found the LMP app very helpful in topping up my CPD in relevant subjects such as Understanding ADHD and Behaviour.

It was well-structured although I lacked a tutor for the first two months which kept me feeling a bit lost but as soon as my new tutor was assigned I felt in good hands. I think it would be worth having sessions on how to fill out the off the job hours part in a suitable way.

I received more support from my class teacher when I first started, then a new head came in at the end of the 1st year and really helped my with my course. I have had lots of guidance from the other teachers and TA's too. I got the impression that the employers didn't know what to expect from an apprentice or how to guide me as it was their first time having an apprentice - meetings with them and my tutor in the beginning would have been beneficial for both parties.

I had plenty of support and knew if I need any help of guidance, I could email or phone anytime. Again, the beginning was a bit rocky due to my original assigned tutor leaving but as soon as I had a new one, it has been absolutely fine. She was very very supportive.

I feel the assignments helped me gain good knowledge in the job role and I could use this in my day to day role. The LMP app has been a great boost to my learning and I have tried to put what I have learnt into practice. It has given me a better understanding of many educational elements.

We are a close team and regularly have social events to not only boost team morale but let of steam, this has included lazer tag, a countryside walks, wellbeing breakfasts and inset training days at other schools where we can meet other employees from the Academy Trust. We also get involved in community events too.

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I have found communication good and felt I could ask for help or guidance any time. Everyone I have dealt with, either by phone or email from LMP Education, has always been friendly and approachable. My tutor has been supportive, caring and encouraging. I am considering doing the HLTA course in the future and would certainly want to do it through LMP Education.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, they will always get answered in good time. It has felt professional from day one. Try take as many CPD opportunities as you can. Keep your records organised as best you can. I would recommend thus company so much so, I would do another qualification with them.