Back Story
Amie (pictured right) was working in catering but a diagnosis of a functional disorder meant she could no longer work safely in this environment, however she wanted to demonstrate her work ethic to her son and find employment which worked around having a family.
After feeling scared about keeping up with online learning, Amie was enrolled by Cidori onto a college partner delivered Teaching Assistant course and found it easy to access and got lots of support from fellow learners.
She describes her Barnet Southgate College tutor (Donna) as “amazing – she had so much patience and put things in ways that I understood.” Completing this online course gave Amie a sense of achievement and she now wants to progress with a higher level TA qualification at a future point.
“I have learned so many new skills through this course, but most importantly it gave me the confidence to believe in myself and recognise the value of the skills I already had. I never thought I would be able to achieve something like this because I didn’t have any qualifications, but within three months of completing the course I secured a Teaching Assistant role. I am now back in work, have a career I enjoy, and a better routine and future for both me and my son. It really is one of the best things I have ever done.”
Amie Tre Vett
Teaching Assistant Course
Barnet Southgate College
Programme Benefits
Journey Since Learning: Within 3 months of completing the course Amie secured a temporary contract role in a SEN school as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. She has done so well that her employer now wants her position to become permanent!
Qualifications: Like all our TA candidates, Amie has come away with her NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges.
“Amie’s success demonstrates the transformative impact that skills, confidence and opportunity can have when brought together. Through her commitment and willingness to embrace a new challenge, she has progressed into a rewarding career in education and is already making a positive difference to the lives of young people. We are delighted to have been part of her journey and look forward to seeing what she achieves next.”
Christian Nicolaides
Director of Employer Partnerships
Barnet Southgate College
Outcome / Achievements
Work & Personal Skills: Amie has also gained a range of personal social & resilience skills along with work skills that will help her in her future career – we wish her all the best!
