NORTHSIDE
TRAINING
Professional Pathways Group
Elevate Your Professional Skills and Achieve Your TEW, PTSTA or TSTA Endorsement as a member of this group facilitated by Andy Williams TSTA(P)
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Welcome to Your Journey to TEW,
PTSTA and TSTA
September 2025 to Summer 2026
Group Information
Overview
Are you a TA professional ready to take your skills to the next level? Join this intimate and energetic online group designed for those heading for TEW, advancing through their PTSTA contract or aiming to complete their TSTA endorsement. This dynamic, well-connected group promises potent facilitation and an intimate, supportive environment.
The group is facilitated by Andy Williams and happens online and monthly on 11 dates during the academic year, usually the first Friday of the month, 2 - 5pm (UK time).
Offering a secure, stimulating setting where you can develop your professional skills. Find a "restorative" space to hone your abilities and the right "stretch" to help you soar to your full potential!
Group Content
As a part of this mature, professional group, you will shape the agenda and drive the discussions. Here’s what we will cover:
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Emotional Connection: We start with a check-in process to establish emotional contact.
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Focused Agendas: We set and follow an agenda that matters to you.
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Theory Discussions: Deep dive into theories and engage in enriching discussions.
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Group Supervision: Benefit from collective support and insights.
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1-to-1 Supervision: Receive personalised guidance from facilitators and peers.
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Comprehensive Exam Prep: Get thorough prep for all aspects of the TEW workshop and TSTA exam, including Theory, Organisation & Ethics Board, Supervision Exam, and Teaching Exam.
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Educational Theories: Explore various theories of education.
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Supervision Theories: Discuss and learn about different supervision theories.
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Thematic Materials: Engage with taught materials on relevant themes.
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Exam Practice: Practice exam boards for theory, ethics, organisation, supervision and teaching.
Inclusiveness
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We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to be themselves.
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Practitioners from all cultures, faiths, gender identities, and sexualities will be accounted for.
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We respect and hold space for differences without demanding change
Ethics and Confidentiality
We ask that all members adhere to the ethical code of UKATA (Transactional Analysis) and uphold principles of Commitment, Respect, Responsibility, Empowerment, and Protection.
We commit to maintaining confidentiality to create a safe space for vulnerability and growth.
Other Information
We ask that members attend at least 8 sessions out of the 11 during the year. Each session costs £75. The costs for 8 sessions would therefore be £600 for 2025/26.
The group sessions run from 2pm - 5pm (London time) on a Friday. We will have informal breaks throughout.
We find WhatsApp to be a really useful tool to aid communication with the group. Members become part of the dedicated WhatsApp group - we use it in the to confirm attendance and also share topics for discussion.
Dates
Dates for 2025/26 are as follows:
5 September 2025
3 October 2025
7 November 2025
5 December 2025
9 January 2026
6 February 2026
6 March 2026,
10 April 2026
1 May 2026
5 June 2026
3 July 2026
How to Join the Group
To register your interest in the Professional Pathways Group, please email us at info@northsidetraining.co.uk with details of where you are in your professional journey and why you wish to join the group. Please include a current CV with your email.
You also complete the enquiry form.
We will then arrange an informal chat on Zoom or by telephone.
About the trainer
Andy Williams, TSTA(P), is passionate as a trainer and supervisor of Transactional Analysis. He has years of experience in developing others’ training and supervision practices. Andy facilitates professional excellence workshops, has staffed TEW workshops, and is a highly experienced TA examiner at all levels, as well as an exam process facilitator. He looks forward to supporting your next developmental step.
