Teaching Assistant Review

Item: Teaching Assistant at Sandwell Council
Rating: 4.1
Author: Anonymous

at Sandwell Council

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching

West Bromwich

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5

Supporting the learning of students, and promoting a safe environment for this to take place in. Support includes; 1-1 with SEND students, in-class support, small group support, and supervision during activities. Also includes developing own skills via training and experiences gained.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I have very much enjoyed my apprenticeship, all considered. It has had a few difficult moments with stressful situations, and the coursework has taken a lot of energy, but it has been a happy experience overall. The new people and new skills have made it a positive choice for my future!

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

interpersonal skills, time management, communication, teaching skills, safety skills, first aid, supporting children, supporting emotions.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

3/5

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

4/5

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

5/5

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5

Staff have access to staff sporting sessions such as badminton, football, table tennis, Pilates and book club. There is an intranet page which details these activities. Staff also have access to the Hobby Health app which aims to provide information on hobby groups available within the council and link up staff with similar interests. There is a physical Wellbeing Hub in the council house, plus a My Wellbeing intranet page with details of support available.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Sandwell Council to a friend?

Yes

Why?

They have provided me with support, and opportunities that have enriched my experience during the programme. I also want to mention the excellent support I received in the lead up to starting, during the period where I was finding work.