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Most people think that apprenticeships are just for younger people and those new to job roles, but that just isn’t true. The environment is really supportive, and I can get through to the apprenticeships team and my tutors by email, phone, or face-to-face.
I’ve been at Lift Percy Shurmer for 23 years, and I decided to do the Specialist TA Level 5 apprenticeship, as I still have 12 years left before I retire!
To be given the opportunity to gain this qualification whilst studying during work hours is brilliant, particularly as I have family commitments and a very busy social life. Having the ‘off the job’ time shows that my employer is investing in me as a Specialist Teaching Assistant and also investing in the pupils we educate.
Most people think that apprenticeships are just for younger people and those new to job roles, but that just isn’t true.
The environment is really supportive, and I can get through to the apprenticeships team and my tutors by email, phone, or face-to-face.
My trainer, Nicki, is a former headteacher with lots of experience in education, and that is really helping me on the programme. I would 100% recommend this programme to experienced TAs. I’m loving the course and learning new things.
I've already signed up with Derby University to do the Level 6 top-up in September. I then plan to get a PGCE. Within three years, hopefully, I will be a qualified teacher.
The apprenticeship was the best way to learn. In IT, what you learn from a book and real life are totally different. Doing it in the workplace keeps your skills up to date; IT moves so fast. A traditional IT course is almost immediately out of date, but as the apprenticeship is work-based learning, the skills are always current and relevant.
The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship has been a truly empowering experience. It's not just about gaining a qualification; it's about personal and professional transformation.
