Level 3 Teaching Assistant Review

by Inspire ATA Ltd.

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

My role consists of supporting teachers and staff with work in and out of a classroom setting. Also, my main role includes assisting and teaching a child with Autism as each Teaching Assistant at my school have an SEN child.

8/10

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

I have learnt a number of skills such as supporting a child with Global Development Delay. Before my apprenticeship I was unaware of the condition. As my child holds this condition I must teach him in different ways as he processes information rather slower compared to other children.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I believe my programme has been both beneficial and fun as I have been very lucky to be placed at a great school that are very friendly and helpful. The assignments and online tasks that I am being assigned are also very helpful as I am processing what I am learning and implementing this into my workplace.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I believe my programme is very organised. Especially due to the fact that I decided to change my course very early on. Due to this, the company was able to quickly act upon this transition and have helped me ever since the start of my apprenticeship.

9/10

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

I receive a great amount of support. They are very quick to respond to any potential queries or questions individuals may have. I have asked questions numerously and I have received the help and support to satisfy my needs.

9/10

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

3 months into my apprenticeship I have received a great amount of support and advice to help me work towards my qualification. As mentioned in the previous question, any queries and questions I had, were rapidly answered and very helpful.

9/10

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

I believe pretty much all the tasks and assignments I have been set have had a positive impact to the way I perform in my work setting. I have implemented a range of skills I learnt through my tasks and this has helped me immensely.

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.)

At my work place, due to Covid restrictions. Unfortunately most of extra-curricular activities have been put on hold until it is safe to start again. At the moment there is a Twilight session that occurs on a Wednesday afternoon for the teachers to get stuck into socially distanced activities in classrooms. So far, we have participated in 3 different zoom call Twilight sessions.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Inspire ATA Ltd. to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As Inspire ATA has helped me so far on my journey. I would like my friend to receive the same amount of help and support I’ve been given so far on my journey.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Inspire ATA Ltd.?

My advice is to join ATA Ltd. as there are a number of courses that they offer to help you embark on your journey into the working world. You will receive a great amount of support from every member that is associated with ATA Ltd.