Day in the life - Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024, some of the apprentices at Inspire ATA have taken the time to provide a glimpse into their lives and explain how an apprenticeship has helped them learn skills for life.
James M - Teaching Assistant Apprentice
23 year old James is a Teaching Assistant apprentice through Inspire ATA, where he has his placement at Thomas Bewick School, a specialist school for autistic children and young people in Newcastle upon Tyne. The school caters for children and young people aged 4 -19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all pupils have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP).
How Alexander McLeod Primary School uses a Flexi-Job Apprentice Agency to recruit staff
The school is hosting teaching assistant apprentices through Inspire ATA, a government approved Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency which recruits, employs and supports the apprentice. It’s a highly successful relationship that has become an integral part of the smooth running of the school.
Alexandra C - Alexander Mcleod Primary School
Alexandra discovered apprenticeships when seeking a less stressful alternative that better suited her lifestyle. An apprenticeship with Inspire ATA allows Alexandra to work and learn at the same time, and then apply what she has learnt to real-world situations within the workplace.
Amber B - Teaching Assistant at Thomas Bewick School
Amber is a Teaching Assistant (TA) at Thomas Bewick School, a specialist provision for autistic children and young people based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her apprenticeship is delivered by Inspire ATA, a flexi-job apprenticeship agency that employs and supports apprentices across the UK.
Amy A - Teaching Assistant at Alexander McLeod Primary School
Amy A is a 32-year-old Teaching Assistant Apprentice completing her apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, hosted by Alexander McLeod Primary School. Her interest in teaching began when her children began attending school and Amy decided she wanted to do something for herself:
Angela D - Teaching Assistant at The Kings C of E Academy
Angela, 55, took some time out of her career previously to support her own children and also worked in retail, but she is now intent on becoming a Teaching Assistant. If you are interested to find out what it’s like to be Teaching Assistant in a secondary school read Angela’s apprenticeship journey so far.
Ben - SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Thomas Bewick School
19 year old Ben is a Teaching Assistant apprentice through Inspire ATA, where he has his placement at Thomas Bewick School, a specialist school for autistic children and young people in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Dalia F - Teaching Assistant at Manorfield Primary School
Dalia, is a Teaching Assistant at Manorfield Primary School. She loves working with children and being able to build a strong bond with them. Also being able to support them in their journeys feels so rewarding. Her apprenticeship is delivered by Inspire ATA, a flexi-job apprenticeship agency that employs and supports apprentices across the UK.
Danny Burns - Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
17 year old Danny is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant apprentice through Inspire ATA.
