Compare online teaching assistant courses
There are a number of TA courses online which enable you to obtain relevant qualifications. Detailed below are some of the most well known home study courses along with the details of popular learning centres including current prices (November 2013).
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Stonebridge
Stonebridge is one of the largest home learning colleges in the UK, with over 41,000 students on their books, and has an excellent track record of enabling students to get ahead in the world of work through relevant and recognised accreditations.
TA College
TA College is an approved learning centre, producing study sessions that are easy to follow with clear instructions and step-by-step guidance. The training is delivered through e-learning via easy to follow study sessions and a personal e-portfolio to store your work into.
ICS Learn
International Correspondence Schools (ICS Learn) is an experienced distance learning organisation and have been pioneers in teaching skills and qualifications at a distance for over 120 years.
Open Study College
Open Study College provide fully accredited, industry recognised awards and pride themselves on their service offering friendly tutor support.
Home Learning College
Home Learning College has an active online community of over 20,000 students and is the UK’s largest distance learning provider for professional qualifications.
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Placement | Study Time | Cost/£ | |
| Stonebridge | N/A | 80 hrs | 599.00 |
| TA College | N/A | Approx 6 months | 639.00 |
| ICS Learn | N/A | 85 hours | 480.00 |
| Open Study College | N/A | 100 hours | 369.00 |
Level 2 Certificate in STLS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Placement | Study Time | Cost/£ | |
| Stonebridge | 150 hrs | 187 hrs | 1,034.99 |
| TA College | 3-6 hrs/week | Approx 9 months | 1,443.00 |
| Home Learning College | 100 hrs | 180 hrs | 632.00 |
Level 3 Award in STLS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Placement | Study Time | Cost/£ | |
| Stonebridge | N/A | 80 hrs | 349.00 |
| TA College | N/A | ~ 6 months | 639.00 |
| ICS Learn | N/A | 80-85 hrs | 480.00 |
Level 3 Certificate in STLS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Placement | Study Time | Cost/£ | |
| Stonebridge | 50 hrs | 180 hrs | 349.00 |
| TA College | 3-6 hrs/week | ~ 9 months | 1,608.00 |
| Home Learning College | 100 hrs | 300 hrs | 696.00 |
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist support for Teaching and Learning in Schools | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Placement | Study Time | Cost/£ | |
| TA College | 7+ hrs/week | 12 - 18 months | 1,788.00 |
STLS = Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
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Richard Carson on March 7, 2014 at 8:10 am said:
Aha! Just what I was looking for.
Michelle on November 20, 2014 at 2:38 pm said:
Wish I’d seen this before Signing up with a college that Ncfe & cache pulling out
Farjana on February 23, 2015 at 11:45 am said:
Really helpful website.