Teaching assistant Review
at Paragon Skills
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Teaching
Didcot
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
3.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Teaching assistant, I assist the children in a year 3/4 class of 30. I assist the teacher in helping the children to progress and learn to the best of their ability. I complete 1-1 interventions, group interventions and classroom assistance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
My programme has been really enjoyable as it has supported me in getting a qualification in the job I have always wanted to do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my knowledge of the curriculum and different special educational needs. I have also grown in confidence throughout my apprenticeship.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme was very well structured, bud was very useful to see task set and work on these, with clear instructions for each task.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My tutor was very helpful and always replied to my many emails efficiently and answered any questions I may have had.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There are lots of meetings and support put in place for my qualification, preparation assessments and mock exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has improved my knowledge in many areas. Such as the curriculum and learning styles, and theorists. This supports me in understanding how the children think and learn.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
I have not been involved in any extra curricular activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Paragon Skills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are efficient and organised, supporting students in the best way they can.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Paragon Skills?
Be organised yourself. Be ready to put in hard work and learn.
