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AGS Alumni | Ella Hedger

Name: Ella Hedger
Left Acklam Grange: 2023
Current position: Early Years Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Current Employer: Kader Academy

What was your experience at Acklam Grange like?

My experience at Acklam Grange was great since the day I joined, the teaching was amazing as well! Always putting students first and wanting to get the best out of you.

What person, class or experience most influenced you?

My BTEC Sport teacher because she wanted to get the best out of us, which led to me getting a distinction in my Y11 exam.

How did your education at AGS prepare you for your career?

My education at AGS prepared me for my career because I got the grades I needed to get me into college for what I wanted to do, which I was very proud of myself for!

What has your career path been like? How did you get to where you are?

I found that college wasn’t for me so I worked part time until I was successful in getting an apprenticeship. I am now going to study a degree in teaching at Teesside University.

What do you enjoy about your job?

I love working with younger children and supporting them with their learning in different areas. I absolutely love it and I have adapted really well to the role. 

What skills have served you well in your career?

Communication, problem solving, time management and leadership.

What advice would you give to current Acklam Grange students about their future?

I found it hard to decide what I wanted to do after leaving school but there are so many jobs out there for you. I recommend looking on Unifrog as I found that useful when I was in school.

If you’re a former student of Acklam Grange School and want to share your story, get in touch via the details below.

Miss S Winter
Careers Advisor
01642 277700
winter.s@acklamgrange.org.uk