Classroom Assistant Review

by TDA (Student Associates Scheme)

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was a great experience, perfect for someone who already knew they wanted to teach but wanted to gain some good CV boosting experience and a bit of money at the same time (£600 for completion of the scheme), also probably good for those who have not yet made up their minds about the profession

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There was always something to do if you wanted to do it, they in no way left you devoid of responsibility; it was a really tiring but rewarding few weeks

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If you had questions, they would answer them

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It was what you made of it

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • When you wanted to choose what to do you could, but if not they would give you a timetable to help you out

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Great teaching experience, will be very valuable when i go on to do a PGCE and indeed has already been useful in volunteering situations in schools and with kids

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was interesting

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • when i told them what i needed to do to complete the scheme, they made sure i fit it into the time i was there

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They would talk when they had time, but obviously not to the extent that it interfered with their own jobs

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I want to teach, does that count!?

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The staff welcomed visitors into their pub trips and staff outings

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cambridge was where i chose to be placed as i live near there, which is quite pricey, but SAS allows you to be in schools in several areas, i think

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Its cambridge, you get used to it, but its hardly huge

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • it was a school, so i could help with homework clubs and an open day that coincided with my stay

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

July 2010

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