Maisie is a 22-year-old Teaching Assistant from Croydon who has recently completed her apprenticeship at Oasis Academy.
Maisie’s love for working with children was her main drive for getting into education. She explains “I was working in a toyshop previously and loved working with children so decided I wanted to get into education after seeing this apprenticeship advertised online.”
Maisie’s favourite thing about her job is working with children she says “Working with children every day is my favourite thing as well as how not a single day is the same. Every day is a challenge as well as a gift; it’s a privilege to work with children and be part of the first stages of their education.”
Throughout her programme Maisie was supported by those around her “I was supported by the amazing staff at Oasis Academy Shirley Park and my amazing LMP tutor Naomi Chance!” she shares.
During her time as a Teaching Assistant Maisie developed some crucial skills “Trusting and using my initiative is the most important skills I’ve learned- in such a busy environment where there’s not always a second opinion, using initiative is paramount to ensure both the safety and development of young children is of high priority” she explains.
When thinking of the future Maisie stated that her next step is “Getting a job as a newly qualified Teaching Assistant!”.
We wish you all the best with your future career Maisie.
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