That’s when she discovered Realise through a Facebook post advertising the Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools course. “After caring for my young children at home, I felt passionate about starting a career supporting children,” she shared.

This course was just the beginning of Jaimie Lee’s journey with Realise. She has since completed the following five courses: Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools, Level 2 Support Work in Schools and Colleges, Level 2 Understanding Autism, Level 2 Mental Health First Aid, and Level 2 Special Education Needs and Disability.

She embraced every aspect of the training, particularly the group activities and class discussions. “I have enjoyed every part of the training so much that I am going on to do another course after already completing five courses!” she said enthusiastically.

Her hard work and dedication have already paid off. “The courses have helped me take the next step in my journey. My qualifications have helped me secure a job as a Deputy Manager of a school link club, giving me the experience to back up my learning.”

Jaimie Lee has been particularly appreciative of her tutor’s teaching style. “Lindsey has been very encouraging and supportive throughout all the courses. She made me feel at ease from the first day, which has helped my confidence grow. She creates a positive atmosphere in class and encourages group activities and discussions to include everyone. The recap time in each session has been really helpful for refreshing my knowledge.”

Jaimie Lee feels grateful for the support and opportunities provided by Realise. “Realise is a great resource for giving people like me an opportunity to reach their goals.”

With her drive and determination, there’s no doubt that Jaimie Lee will continue to achieve great things in her career, supporting children and making a lasting impact in education.