Blog
Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
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How to become a teaching assistant
In this article, we’ll cover what teaching assistants (TAs) do in their day-to-day role, how you can become a teaching assistant and the skills and qualifications you need to start your career as a teaching assistant.
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Tes Institute: Your trusted partner for teaching apprenticeships
When it comes to embarking on a teaching apprenticeship, finding the right training provider is crucial. At Tes we've been supporting schools and teachers for over 100 years. Today, Tes Institute provides flexible, high-quality training and unwavering support to teachers and teaching staff in England and worldwide.
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An apprentice’s experience with Tes Institute
It’s Wednesday 8 February, which means it’s Apprentice Wednesday! To celebrate, two of our apprentices have shared their stories and explained how their apprenticeships have helped them to develop, shape and progress in their careers in education.
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3 training scenarios where teaching apprenticeships fit
In a time of teacher shortages, pay disputes and increasing wellbeing issues, it’s vital for school leaders to consider all the options available to support, develop and retain existing school staff. Here we look at how apprenticeships can help.
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Exclusive! Get a 10% discount with Chartered College
We're excited to be partnering with the Chartered College of Teaching to offer all our teaching assistant apprentices and alumni a 10% discount on their new Associate membership.