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For anyone passionate about working with children, a career in the education sector is both rewarding and convenient:
- Positions are local.
- Hours are flexible.
- Roles are creative and varied.
Traditional teaching jobs can be time-consuming, but classroom support is in demand. Local authorities are investing in qualified staff, that have the tools to work in a number of education settings. If you want to find employment in a school, but don’t have the experience to become a teaching assistant, we can help.
What do teaching assistants do?
With class sizes increasing, teachers are struggling to find time to work one-to-one with students. It’s important that children are guided and encouraged, to reach their full potential. That’s where your skills and resources can come in. Day-to-day teaching assistant tasks include:
- Listening to children read.
- Supporting small groups in lessons.
- Helping pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or English as a second language.
- Supervising school trips or sports days.
- Preparing activities and learning materials.
- Putting up displays and keeping classrooms tidy.
You’ll have the opportunity to get involved at every stage of a lesson and make a noticeable difference. Seeing children and young people make progress over time, makes jobs in education uniquely worthwhile. Teaching assistant roles are also hands-on and active, offering an ideal alternative to office work.
What qualifications do I need to become a teaching assistant?
Competition for teaching assistant jobs can be high, so making sure that you have the right qualifications on your CV is essential. There isn’t an official course for teaching assistants, but employers look for qualifications that are accredited and also listed on Ofqual’s website.
Every school will have different requirements for aspiring teaching assistants, but experience working with children is important. We provide a variety of teaching assistant courses, some of which require a practical placement. You can develop your skills and apply information from your course to real classroom situations.
To be successful at interview, you’ll need to showcase your abilities. Studying online in your spare time suggests a commitment to self-improvement and fantastic time management skills. Employers also look for people who are passionate about what they do, and our qualifications are a fantastic way to take an in-depth look at the education industry.
Teaching assistants must be able to build good relationships with parents, teachers and children. A placement in a local school can even lead to a full-time job. Getting to know staff will help you to get a feel for the day-to-day environment, which will put you in a great position when applying for a teaching assistant role.
Adaptable training
Do you want to change your career, but you’re worried about how to become a teaching assistant with no experience? Study with Stonebridge College and get the qualifications you need to work in a classroom. Build your confidence, explore your options and prepare for your first interview.
Distance learning makes it possible to design a schedule that works for you. It’s the simple way to update your skills, without affecting family life or your full-time job. Complete your course in your own time and impress employers with your knowledge.
You’ll cover topics including:
- Safeguarding children.
- The stages of development in children and young people.
- Encouraging positive behaviour.
- Supporting learning activities.
- Working in a team.
Create your perfect career
We offer a range of teaching assistant courses, so you can choose a direction that’s right for you. The Teaching Assistant: CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools is a fantastic place to start, because you do not need a placement for this course. You can maximise your employment prospects by carrying out voluntary work in local schools and making useful contacts.
Wherever you want to take your teaching assistant role, Stonebridge College will be behind you all the way. A dedicated personal tutor will answer your queries and offer advice, while like-minded learners will keep you motivated. Become a teaching assistant with no experience, by beginning a course that will fast-track your training. We help over 2000 students a year to gain a recognised teaching assistant qualification, which is a crucial stepping stone to a successful career.
I currently have loads of experience in the childcare industry as I been in since I was at college many years ago I wish to change my career from nursery practioner to a teaching assistant but not sure how?
Hi Tanith, we will send you an email with some information about this. Stonebridge
i like to be a teacher but i live in Brisbane and no car and no experience
Hi Chelsea, one of our team will contact you. Stonebridge
Good morning!My dream is to work with children and I think you could help me with this opportunity. thank you!
Hi Sara, an adviser will contact you shortly. Stonebridge
Hi I would like to enter into the TA field have no qualifications but have done volunteer work In the past. Would be willing to work in north or East London how can I get my foot o the ladder
Hi Caroline, our courses can help. We will send you some information. Stonebridge
Hi im in South Africa and I’m currently studying Bachelor of Education with unisa. I’m now doing a module being a professional teacher. Can I became a TA there and still study with unisa?
Hi Tshireletso, we will contact you about this. Stonebridge
I was a college lecturer from year 2000 up to this year . I HAVE TEACHING QUALIFICATION FROM Manchester Uni. Would I have to start off at Level 2 or can I jump to Level 3
Hi Andrea, you can start at Level 3. Stonebridge
Hello am karabo I’m interested this field,I have volunteered at a pre school before,I would like to get more in to it,I enjoy working with kids
Hi Karabo, we will send you some information. Stonebridge
Hi,
I have been working as a supply teaching assistant for almost a year. However, I am unable to apply for full-time roles, as I do not have a teaching assistant qualification. I have observed that you have two different teaching assistant courses, one with a placement and one without. Is it okay to apply for the course without the placement as I already and currently gaining experience?
Hi Francesca, yes that won’t be a problem. We will contact you with some information. Stonebridge
Hi, could you send me some information on TA course please. I would like to have a career change and would love to work with children. I am educated to BA Hons degree level but not in teaching. would I start in level 2?
Many thanks
Cathy
Hi Cathy, you can start at Level 3 without an issue. An adviser will be in touch. Stonebridge
Hello, I have been studying abroad and when I translated my diploma, I am on EYFS level 2. I would like to work with older children as teaching assistant. I have find some information on your website but I wold like to know more about Teaching Assistant: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF). How long it takes to complete this course and is it all online?
Hi Vendula, you will need to complete 50 hours of work experience in a school, but all the theory and assignments are online. Around 180 hours of study is required, but the pace that you work at will be your choice. Stonebridge
I’m 40+ female educated to BA(Hons) in another field and would be interested in studying to become a Teaching assistant, I listen to children reading in my local primary school and now my youngest has started school i’m thinking of a change to spend more time with my family.
Please could I have more information with regards to this costs etc if i need to have a placement sorted. I would need still need to continue in my current job at present
Hi Tammy, we will be in touch. Stonebridge
Im currently working in customer service but looking to change my career to teaching assistant. Ive not had any experience but would like to work with children and willing to learn. Im looking to move to Wales
Hi Nicola, we will send you some information. Stonebridge
Thank you
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im currently study bachelors degree with unisa can i be a teacher assistant while studying
Hi Kefilwe, it is possible to study online at your own pace. Stonebridge
Hello, I’m a student at a college studying child development, but I have no experience. I am looking for teacher assistant jobs. I’m not sure what to do.
Hi Erika, we will contact you. Stonebridge
Hi i want to become a teacher assistant but have no work experience in this field.which cources i have to do.i did MBA in HR from pakistan.never studied in uk.
Hi Sania, an adviser will be in touch. Stonebridge
I would like to become a TA, but don’t know my first move. Help me please
Hi Shackeria, we will be in touch. Stonebridge
How old do you have to be to become a teaching assistant?
Hi Kacey, to train you need to be 18+. Stonebridge
Hi, I currently live in South Africa, and hold a South African passport. Would I be able to obtain a visa to come work there as a TA in your school?
Hi Amy, you will need to find out more about this online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa. Stonebridge
Hiii my name is Ubah .I want to be a Teacher Assistant, but without qualification. Can the college will help. TheThanks
Hi Ubah, an adviser will be in touch. Stonebridge
Hi, I want to become a teaching assistant for primary schools however I don’t have any experience in this sector. I have my GCSE’s, level 2 NVQ in business/administration and have been working in an office for the past couple of years. Are you able to help me with some information so I can get this new career started? 🙂
Hi Ashleigh, an adviser will contact you. Stonebridge
Hi. I have a barchelog degree in Business studies. How I can become a teching assistant?
Hi Rita, an adviser will contact you. Stonebridge
Hi,
I have recently finished my Masters in Marketing Communications with office worl exeprience in the educational industry but I realised that my passion is teaching especially pre school age 4-5 year olds.
I would love to find a teaching assistant job. Could you please help as I do not have experience teaching here in the UK. Although I did teach long time ago for a couple of years overseas, but have no formal teaching qulaification.
Hi Huda, an adviser will be in touch. Stonebridge
Hi, I want to become a teacher’s assistant or work in an elementary school somehow. I’m 18 though and have no experience so is it possible to still work in that field because I highly prefer to work with kids as I have a big heart for them.
Hi Anna, we have a range of courses that may suit you. An adviser will contact you. Stonebridge
Hi,iam residing in India,my husband is working in UK Southampton,so soon I will be joining him there..I already hold a master degree in microbiology and diploma in Montessori kindergarten teacher training from india..so will this education qualification help me out to find a job in primary schools there
Hello Prabina.
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge.
I am a ugandan who always come to the Uk for holidays.I am a year three class teacher as well as a sports instructor.Generally I deal with kids and I really like it.I recently finished my Level 3 Diploma in sports coaching with stonebridge and now am registering for teaching assistant ,Is there any way that when I finish I can apply with you or can I apply for the vacancy then continue with the course in case I am employed
Hello Mable.
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge.
Hi! I’m Angel, I just realized lately that I am really interested in teaching. I’ve been doing it as a hobby and I want to make it my profession. The case is I don’t have much professional experience in teaching. I like teaching kindergarten to elementary students and also adults with difficulty in pronounciation.
It’s most hard to find teaching job for a Filipino like me because most country are looking for Native English speakers. I am looking for an Institution who can give me a chance to teach.
Hello Angel.
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge.
Hi All! My name is Antoine. While I am very passionate about teaching the English language, unfortunately I do not have any experience. Teaching is something that I feel I would be good at and would like to know what steps I would need to take to break into the teaching industry. I am willing to apply for internships or anything that would help me get into a field that I feel would be rewarding. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and am set to start my Master of Arts degree in English Education in two weeks.
Hello Antoine.
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge.
Hi I have Experiance working with children but only as a lunch time assistant in the past, i really want to be a teaching assistant but don’t know where or how to start off I don’t have any qualifications.
Hello Louise,
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge.
Hi i want to became a teacher’s assistant.i was teaching in Pakistan but no experience in uk. can you please advise me what to do to became a teacher’s assistant
Hello Irqa,
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge
Hello, Iv done this course with you but I haven’t completed it due to needing volunteering hours (50 to be prescise) and here it says you can get the qualification without working in a school??!! So do I still need to do my 50 hours to gain my qualification or not? I’m struggling so much to get just a voluntary placement it’s a nightmare!
This is correct Emma, in order to gain the Teaching Assistant: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate (RQF) Level 3 qualification, student would be required to have a placement of at least 50 hours within a school setting, working with ages 5 -16 years.
Hello I’m a filipino teacher currently teaching here in the Philippines for almost 5 years now. I want to work as teaching assistant in UK, would that be possible?
Hello Janne,
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge
Hi i am 39 yeara old and want to become a teaching assiatant but have no experience in this field and not doing any volunteer work in any school.can you please help me?
Hello Satarupa,
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge
Hi, I have recently opted out of working in an office in the city to start looking into a more rewarding job (teacher assistant). I have mo previous experience at all, but have a few friends who are teachers themselves and have always been very keen on doing this as a career. I would appreciate any help where possible to guide me on what is the best path to take.
Thank you!
Jess
Hey Jess,
If you could provide us with a phone number or email address and let us know an appropriate time, we will get one of our advisers to give you a call back and fill you in on the details.
Stonebridge
Hi I am Mathangi I live in Chester, I was working in banking sector as customer care officer in India for 4 years. I have not been working for 6 years but now i want resume my carrier as a teaching assistant as i love teaching profession and love woking with children. dont know how to start.
Hello,
If you could provide us with a telephone number and an appropriate time, we can give you a call to discuss your options.
Stonebridge.
Hello,
I’m interested in getting into teacher training could you give me information please.
Regards
Grace
Hello,
If you could provide us with a telephone number and an appropriate time, we can give you a call to discuss your options.
Stonebridge.
Hi there,
I’m educated to BSc Hons but have no qualification in teaching but would like to change careers path and go into teaching or becoming a teaching assistant. What course would I need to start to become a TA?
Thanks
Hello Jas,
If you could provide us with a telephone number and an appropriate time, we can give you a call to discuss your options.
Stonebridge.
Hi! I am Lovely, from Philippines. Will you please help me on how to apply as a teaching assistant in a primary school somewhere in England.I am a graduate with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education, I’ve been teaching in 2 years with primary pupils in a private school here in the Philippines.
Hello Lovely,
If you could provide us with a telephone number and an appropriate time, we can give you a call to discuss your options.
Stonebridge.
Hi, My name is Olivia and I am currently in NSW, Australia. I am studying a bachelor of primary education at University at the moment however I do not have any teachers aide qualifications. I have work experience through high school but aside from that little experience. This is my career passion, hence why I am looking to become a teacher, and I am really looking to leave the customer service industry. I am unclear on the steps to take to get to where I want to be and would like some help.
Thank you.
Hello olivia,
If you could provide us with a telephone number and an appropriate time, we can give you a call to discuss your options.
Stonebridge.
Hello, my name is Vivian and a BA(Hons) graduate from University Of Sunderland in another field. I have done volunteering teaching older students between age 11-16. My daughter has now started school and I have part of this integral teaching profession by taking her through her home work plus notes takings and lessons.
I have since found this very interesting and would like to change my career as a seasoned business manager with vast experience to a teaching assistant.
Please how do I get started as I have realised that teaching is fun.
Hello Vivian,
If you could provide us with a telephone number and an appropriate time, we can give you a call to discuss your options.
Stonebridge.
Good afternoon I’m looking to start a career in teaching assistant but my GCSE grades are not the best at all would I have to retake my GCSE, and then start TA course, I’m 32 years of age so haven’t been in school for long time if someone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate this so much
Hi Leanne,
It’s great to hear that you want to pursue a teaching assistant career! If you enrol on one of our TA courses, you don’t need any prior qualifications to start studying. Having GCSEs is beneficial to a TA position but is not always essential: it very much depends on your chosen school. You can browse our full list of courses here. For more information, call one of our friendly career advisers on 0121 392 8288 to discuss your options.
You can find out more about becoming a teaching assistant with our blog ‘The Best Way to Get a Teaching Assistant Job‘.
Good luck!
Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Hello I’m looking to hopefully do online TA course, I have little experience with working children but would love to be teacher assistant, My GCSE are not great, just looking where to start, I’m hoping next year to start some volunteering in my daughter school
Hi Leanne,
One of our TA courses would be a great place for you to start! If you would like more information on the courses we offer, or to get advice on the best course for you, please ring our course advisers on 0121 392 8288.
We wish you all the best for starting your new career – you can do it!
Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Hi Leanne,
Great to hear that you’re looking to start a new career as a teaching assistant!
To enrol onto one of our TA courses, you do not need any former qualifications or experience; everything you need to know to start pursing a TA role will be included in your course. Plus, volunteering at your daughter’s school will be a great way of boosting future job applications!
For more information about studying with us, please contact our career advisers on 0121 392 8288. They will be happy to help find the right course for you!
We wish you all the best for your future,
Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Hi.
I am a live-in Carer which takes me away from my daughter most of the time, I love my job but I am losing precious time with my family so I wanted to become a TA to be with her more. I don’t have any experience at all.
Hi Maria,
Many of our students are in the same position as you and choose to study with us to balance study with family life. Not only can you kick-start your TA career by studying on a Stonebridge teaching assistant course, but you can also qualify without experience and in your own time too! To find out more about the programmes we offer, click here.
We wish you the best of luck for your future!
Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Hi, I already have a degree as well as CELTA and would like to gain some school experience to boost my chances of getting into a PGCE/PGDE next year.
What would you recommend?
Hi Lee,
You would have to contact schools to see if you can undertake some work experience with them. If you want to undertake additional qualifications, then we are more than happy to provide some options.
Thanks
Thanks for your reply. With respect to teacher assistant qualifications, I noticed that there are a few listed on the Ofqual website. May I ask if there’s any difference between them?
Hello Lee,
Yes there are differences between qualifications. If you want to give us a call, we will be more than happy to discuss your options in more detail.
Thanks.
Hi Leanne,
I am currenlty studying Psychology at Uni only doing one module, which is my dissertation. I had few work expeinces in nursery, monitoring an autistic kid, interacting with my sister friends at her school (My sister has down Syndrome). I had few chances to volunteer her class and the kids. Currenly, while I am studying this one module at Uni, I am very interested to work as a teaching assistant, because of plenty of time that I have currently and also the interest that I have towards this filed. So I wondered if your team could help me towards this.
Hi Vitu,
Please give us a call and we can discuss course options with you.
Thanks