Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role is a 1:1 teaching assistant with an SEN child. I adapt the child's work and do additional activities for them. Helping out with the other children in the class - additional support where needed.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Assessment methods carried out in day to day school life. Self assessment with my SEN child as well as peer. Delivery methods.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I've thoroughly enjoyed my programme, I've enjoyed the assignments, collecting and annotating evidence, and being able to use what I've learnt into my profession.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • For me it has been really organised and easy to understand, I've understood the structure throughout.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer has supported me a lot. I've tried to find a lot of information and research myself as I just feel as though I will learn better and more doing that, however my employer always asks me how I'm getting on and always offers help.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Again I have received a lot of support as of when needed. I've always felt like I can ask a question whenever and she will always respond.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Its helped me gain confidence as I now feel more knowledgeable on my profession.

    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.)
  • We have had a few social activities, e.g. occasions, after school yoga classes.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Southend infant school to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I think it's a great company to go through if you are looking to gain a qualification, really helpful, everything has always been explained to me from the start throughout.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Southend infant school?
  • Don't be afraid to ask for support or help no matter how minor you think it is - as from my personal experience the tutors will always go out of their way to help as much as they can!


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching

Rushden, Northamptonshire

March 2023

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