Teaching Assistant Review

by Oasis Academy New Oak

Rating

9/10

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

I work in a main stream classroom as a 1:1 with a child with SEN. My main jobs are to keep my child focused and regulated.

7/10

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

I have learnt various different techniques to help regulate my child. I have also learnt various interventions that I complete with other children.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I found it supportive and informative. When I struggled with anything, I contacted my tutor and he helped me to resolve the problem.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was well organised, and Student focused. The tutor was always very positive and allowed me more time when I struggled.

9/10

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

I could not have managed it without my employer. As well as the TA course I also needed to complete English and Maths to the level required to complete the TA course

10/10

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

Again, I alongside my Employers support, I could not have done it without the them.

10/10

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

I now have a better understanding of my role and how to best help my 1:1 and other students.

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, social events are arranged.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Oasis Academy New Oak to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

LMP gave me all of the support and resources that I needed.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Oasis Academy New Oak?

Do it!

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching

Bristol

November 2023