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Kate and Georgia share their experiences and tips for settling in as English Language Assistants during the 2019-20 period.

We hear from assistants Kate and Georgia about their experience of settling in as an ELA during 2019-20. From Welsh-cake candles to brass bands, listen to all their top tips for managing that initial period of the assistantship.  

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