In this episode, we dive into the reality of Term 2; the workload, the pressure, and the juggling act. We’re talking lesson planning, increased classroom responsibilities, endless observations, and how all of that fits around family life. It’s been an intense term, and we’re unpacking how we’re managing (or attempting to manage!) the balance.

Join us as we reflect on the highs, the challenges, and the big question every teacher-in-training secretly asks themselves: Did we really make the right choice?

What have we learned in our first term as trainee teachers in a primary school in England? It’s been an interesting and rocky journey filled with ups and downs, funny moments, and a few embarrassing ones too. So jump into our world, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy this heart-to-heart conversation as we spill our secrets.

Two friends at the beginning of a year-long journey, reflecting on their experience so far. Embarrassing and emotional moments in and outside the classroom, forging the future teachers.

Today, we’re talking about a perspective you don’t often hear: the move from Teaching Assistant to Trainee Teacher.
What is it really like to stand in front of a full class of young children? Does our experience as TAs make it any less daunting, or do we still feel like complete novices?

We are sharing our experience, our tears, and the joy of working in a Primary school.

In this episode, Priscilla and I open up about the mix of excitement and nerves we’re feeling as we step into our initial teacher training journey. From juggling family life, work, and study to navigating ADHD, we share our honest worries, expectations, and little wins along the way.

We talk about:
Building positive relationships with our mentors
Balancing mum life, study schedules, and self-care
How ADHD shapes our learning styles and daily routines
Our experiences applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
Managing memory, focus, and rejection sensitivity

So, grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join us as we spill the tea on the highs, lows, and hopeful moments of becoming trainee teachers.

Teacher training applications are officially OPEN – and if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, don’t worry, we’ve got you! In this episode, Priscilla and I spill the tea on everything from smashing your personal statement to nailing those interviews and even surviving the mountain of paperwork.

We’ll share the highs, the “wish-I ’d-known” moments, and our best insider tips to help you feel confident and ready. Whether your heart’s set on primary or secondary, this is your go-to guide for starting your teacher training journey with clarity, motivation, and maybe even a laugh or two along the way.

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Welcome to our very first episode of Tales from the Whiteboard! We’re Evelyn and Priscilla, two trainee primary teachers, and we’re taking you right back to the start of our journeys.

In this episode, we share how working as Teaching Assistants gave us the spark to take the next step into teacher training. We talk about what inspired us, the doubts we had, and the key moments that made us realise teaching was the right path.

If you’re thinking about applying, already working as a TA, or simply curious about how others got started, this is for you. Grab a cuppa and join us because every teacher’s journey starts somewhere!