Teaching Assistant Review

I work in a setting with children aged 3-5 years. I am responsible for making sure they are safe, happy and reaching their potential. We have focused learning times and times where the children can choose their own activities I am one of the first aid trained staff members and so I deal with any accidents in a day to day basis.

I have learnt so many new skills since starting my new role. I completed the three day first aid course at the beginning of my employment so that was a huge learning curve. Being in the classroom has taught me lots of new things, such as learning to remain calm in all situations, teaching children how to regulate their emotions, learning alternative ways of teaching children with additional needs. Learning the goals of the eyfs framework and how we implement that.

I thoroughly enjoy the course I’m doing, each webinar attend I learn so many new things. I always enjoy doing my own research afterwards to develop my knowledge and often find that I come across the things I’ve learnt in the webinars in the classroom. There are so many aspects of the course I learn about that I can relate to within my role.

I find the programme to be really well organised, I have a webinar each month together with a zoom call with my tutor. After the call with my tutor I have work set which I then have 4 weeks to complete. The system used to upload all of my work is easy to use and all of the course material is easily accessible.

My employer is extremely supportive, I feel that I can raise any concerns or ask any questions. I have been offered extra webinars that Realise have offered as addition to my the webinars included in the course which my employers have allocated time for me to attend. They are always really encouraging and supportive.

My trainer assessor is really supportive. I am always able to contact her via email or text. She always responds promptly and sends any information I have requested or points me in the right direction of where to look. She always checks that I am ok and have no concerns on our monthly zoom call.

I feel that the qualification helps me massively to be better in my role. I have learnt so many new skills that I am able to implement daily. Understanding how children learn and the ways in which I can help them to develop those skills can only impact in a positive manner.

Yes. There are social events to attend every term, which is usually a meal. We often have school activities such as discos or fairs which we can attend too. They also have a chocolate Wednesday which is to boost staff morale and to say thank you for our efforts throughout the week.

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I have had a positive experience with Realise since starting my course. The Trainers who run the webinars are very knowledgable and are approachable if I have any questions. They always offer to help anyone at the end if they are struggling with anything in particular. My trainer assessor is so helpful and knows what she is doing.

Follow what your trainer assessor says, attend all the webinars and complete your assessments on time. It really couldn’t be easier and if you have any queries don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for help, there will always be someone to offer advice and point you in the right direction.