Teaching Assistant Course

I am currently studying a Teaching Assistant Level 3 course with Stonebridge (SAC diploma and Level 3 NCFE) and am over half way through after working at my own pace for a few months. I came across Stonebridge whilst researching Distance Learning courses after wanting to study something new. I am a young woman, who completed A-Levels and attended University. I found being a Uni student difficult as I struggle with exams and the high pressured learning environment, so I was desperate to find somewhere to learn at my own pace and with all the support necessary. I am the first person in my family to ever venture into the world of Distance Learning so we were all anxious to find how the system worked and the best company available to help and provide the service I needed.

I contacted Stonebridge and was immediately taken-aback by their swift, helpful responses and reassuring nature. I was nervous about changing my educational direction and uncertain about exactly what it was I wanted to study. I was worried about how successful I could be after leaving University without a degree, the staff at Stonebridge were reassuring and the qualifications I'll achieve after I finish my course are great achievements and nationally recognised certificates. The communication with Stonebridge has always been helpful, friendly, honest and provided me with so much support. Whether it be administrative queries like changing my address to subject specific questions. From the moment I struck email-conversation with the staff, I knew I had to study with them. Most people think Distance Learning is for the older generation, people who have careers and want to further their knowledge or change direction, but Stonebridge has proved that this perception is wrong and that everyone, regardless of age or situation, can attain anything they wish through a supportive, insightful and varied education. The online resources and ways to contact Stonebridge are signs they work for their students and aim to please.

The nature of their education means it is accessible to everyone and there's a method of communication for all. I receive my course workbooks quickly after completing assignments and sending them off via email, which is so quick and convenient, and of course, free! My completed assignments are always returned with great feedback and constructive remarks. I know that if I ever have an issue or question, my tutor is available to chat to and help me out. There's no pressure or stress, I can work at my own pace with the great resources and materials provided. The workbooks are up-to-date and interesting, well presented and concisely constructed. They provide all the necessary information as well as directing me to other places, i.e. the internet or local library for other useful materials and information. The workbooks are easy to understand and a perfect guideline for the assignments which are based on them. The content of my course supplies me with all the elements required in the Teaching Assistant area. The assignments are challenging but interesting and fun, without hurting my brain! I enjoy the assignments because I can work at my own speed and research my answers along with the workbooks.

I rate my course 5 out of 5 (and if I could rate it 6 out of 5, I would!) Every element is perfect, from registering and receiving the course, to working through it and the satisfaction of completing assignments. I can't wait to finish my course and be a proud "graduate" from Stonebridge Associated Colleges! I apologise if this review is too lengthy, but I struggle to fit in all the praise and thanks I have for Stonebridge, I wish I could afford to buy all the team a huge bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates... I suppose I'll have to save that gesture for when I've completed my course and have a super job, that I love and am proud to work at, partly thanks to the amazing Stonebridge team!

By: s21081

I wanted to study with a high profile college. Having two small children the course also needed to fit around my home life with ease. I studied for a NCFE Level 3 Teaching Assistant course through Stonebridge, using a elearn programme of study. Working on line was great, and the service was fast and efficient. Stonebridge college ticked every box for me, it offers a friendly and efficient service and great choices of courses, that fit around peoples personal life. After two weeks on the course I recommend this programme of study to a friend, how could I not? I've thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent studying for this course and I put a lot of it down to the excellent service that the college provided.

By: n1ck1sans0n

I have just completed the NCFE Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course with Stonebridge. The course was fantastic, very informative and the staff were great too. I have no problems recommending Stonebridge to any of my friends.

Thank you Stonebridge for all your help and assistance.

By: mummybaker

This was a fantastic course, I would reccomend it to all tohers out there. Tutor support was fantastic and the qualification I have receievd at the end will certainly open a whole new set of doors for me. Thanks you Stonebridge!

By: Paul Sampson

i completed my teaching assistants level 3 diploma. top course, got all the help i needed to complete this and would recommend to any one wanting to study at home.

By: helen williams

HAVING JUST COMPLETED MY SECOND COURSE WITH STONEBRIDGE, I CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE! I BEGAN WITH THE TEACHING ASSISTANT COURSE AND HAVE JUST COMPLETED AN ICT ONE. THE WHOLE PROCESS REALLY MADE EDUCATION FUN AGAIN, BEING ABLE TO WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE, YET KNOWING THAT BACKUP HELP WAS THERE AND EASILY AVAILABLE JUST ADDED TO THE WHOLE PACKAGE. I LIKED THE FREEDOM TO WORK AROUND MY JOB WITHOUT ALL THE HASSLE OF EVEN HAVING TO LEAVE THE HOUSE! ANYTIME I NEEDED TO CONTACT STONEBRIDGE I RECEIVED PROMPT REPLIES, I WAS EVEN ABLE TO ADVAIL OF OBTAINING A STUDENT DISCOUNT CARD!!! :-) I REALLY THINK THIS IS OUR WAY FORWARD IN EDUCATION AND ONCE AGAIN WOULD LIKE TO THANK STONEBRIDGE AND ALL ITS STAFF FOR MAKING LEARNING SO ENJOYABLE!! THANK YOU LORRAINE

By: LEMB40

I studied the Teaching Assistant Diploma and chose to do the course online. It has been worth every penny! The service that Stonebridge provide is excellent! My course tutor was very supportive and always responded to any queries straightaway. Course material was easy to follow. Assignments were marked well within the time limit stated, I often received my grade the next day. I managed to complete the course within 2 months, and was awarded 'DISTINCTION'! I would definitely recommend studying with Stonebridge College and i am hoping to enroll on my next course very soon!

By: Guest Review

Studying the teaching assistants course has been brilliant! I have been able to work at my own pace and fit it in around my full time job. I have recieved excellent feedback and help from my tutor. The course was easy to follow and I have learnt a lot of useful information that I now incorporate into my everyday practice. It has been an enjoyable course giving me the qualification I needed to progress in my career. Thank you!

By: Kate Bird

I recently completed the Teaching Assistant Course and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of returning to study. I found the course informative and the more you put into it the more you will benefit. You will need to gain actual experience working directly with children to have a reasonable chance of obtaining employment. I have been working voluntarily for a few hours in a school for a few weeks and they have just offered me a job, so for me it has all been very worthwhile. If being a teaching assistant is the career you would like to get in to, then this course is perfect. I am now considering doing the Special Educational Needs Course next.

By: Deborah Cunningham

Teaching assistant Fantastic Course would highly recommend.

By: Cheryl Bloodworth

This was a great course which is also well structured. The feedback from the tutor was amazing!!!

By: e37978

Great course well planned out and easy to understand and the back up of your own tutor, I really enjoyed it and passing has given me more confidence and will hopefully give me a better chance of being employed as a teaching assistant.

By: Pat Wilkes