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Formal TA Qualifications

Courses for existing and aspiring teaching assistants

Our nationally recognised Level 3 and 4 qualifications are aimed at those looking to start a career as a Teaching Assistant, or looking to up-skill in their current role. These qualifications are perfect for those who want to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to be a Level 3 or Level 4 Higher-Level Teaching Assistant by gaining a formal certification.

Join hundreds of schools who have worked with us to train their staff , get great discounts for multiple bookings.

 

Key points and benefits

Buy for your school

Contact us to enrol your delegates or ask further questions 

  • Fully remote distance learning courses, we do not need to observe delegates in person. There is no need for time to be taken away from the classroom and there are no exams to be taken. 
  • We will need delegates to have an expert witness, this is usually the class teacher they work closest with, although it can be anyone with QTS in the school. The delegate collates all the observations and evidence for the expert witness to sign.
  • We will provide a personal tutor for the duration of their course.
  • Regulated qualifications under OFQUAL with the awarding body TQUK. 
  • On completion delegates will receive a formal certificate.
  • All delegates get lifetime access to our library of school specific, on-demand CPD.
  • When booking a course, your school will be offered a free trial of our on demand CPD courses.  
  • Payment is not required upfront, an invoice can be raised for the school. 
  • It’s easy to enrol delegates, simply provide their full name, email address and the course they are doing. 

Save time

Reduce in person training days and give every member of staff expert training at the click of a button.​

Save money

A single low-cost annual plan for unlimited staff and courses.​

On-demand, any device​

High quality video-based content available anytime, anywhere.​

Expert training

Easily accessible courses for teaching and non-teaching staff.​

CPD accreditation​

CPD hours and certification awarded on completion.​

Latest updates

Our team of educational researchers ensure our courses are updated with the latest policies and legislation.​

Ensure compliance​

Meet statutory training requirements with our compliance-based courses.​

Manage your CPD centrally​

Our market leading LMS will allow you to assign new users, track progress and run completion reports.​
Thirsty Scholars have given me step by step guidance through this course, with the outcome being very positive. My tutor was only ever an email away and was very responsive so I never had to wait for help. It has been a much better option than going back to college.
Abbie GCourse - Level 3 certificate in supporting teaching and learning
I completed two courses with Thirsty Scholars in order to understand and appreciate assessment procedures and methods of best practice. The support was personalised, supportive and patient with my every question and query. I cannot recommend this company highly enough and I know that when I'm looking to do further CPD it is one of the first places I would look for as they are exceptional.
Mark E
The courses that we accessed were informative and engaging, and the content was exactly what we were hoping with a blend of practical suggestions and information. The course fitted perfectly into our current approaches to behaviour, ACE's and trauma informed practice.
Owen TurnerHeadteacher, Peterston Super Ely CiW Primary School
We have used Thirsty Scholars for just under a year now and have found it to be invaluable with the range and quality of the training it provides. All members of the school staff have been able to access at least one element that has supported their work at school.

The fact that my maintenance officer can access Health and Safety courses, middays are able to have Safeguarding training and teaching staff can look at areas of teaching and learning means the site is a great additional to our CPD programme.

Chris ShortHead of School, Bradshaw Community Primary School
We at Little Rascals are really impressed with TSP. From customer service to course content, the process was swift, uncomplicated and efficient. We are looking forward to the new courses they have to offer, all for excellent value.
Yvette AdamsNursery Manager, Little Rascals Day Nursery
Your webinars are absolutely easy to follow, informative and we can do it at our own pace. It is so user-friendly.
Wanda GroblerAssistant Head, Oakbank Primary School
I’ve done the GDPR, online safety for students and Child Protection in Schools training.

I thought the content was relevant and the presentation clear and engaging. The length of time it took to complete wasn’t onerous either.

Alison KirkTeacher, The Heath School
Following a free trial of the Thirsty Scholars training during summer 2020, we decided to subscribe to the learning platform to offer all our staff access to training in a more flexible way given the situation with the pandemic. We have made particular use of the GDPR Essentials training, which all staff have completed and now forms a part of our staff induction process, freeing up time for the staff who normally have to deliver this. I'm looking forward to the development of further courses in the future too. They have been extremely helpful and responsive to any enquiry we have sent, and welcome feedback on course development. Definitely value for money!
Andrea BarnesBusiness Manager, Penwortham Girls School
Thirsty Scholars is such a great CPD resource which is easily accessible for all members of our school community. Staff have accessed a range of materials that have supported Teaching and Learning, GDPR, Safeguarding, through to Health and Safety. We are excited to see new courses being developed and will be making sure it forms part of our CPD offer to all staff next academic year. We’re so impressed with your customer service too!
Paula TimlinDeputy Head, Beacon Hill School
Staff feedback was that the course was enjoyable, informative and helped give them a better understanding of issues in the classroom. I found the platform was perfect for staff development in the current situation, the opportunity to be able to complete courses at a time suitable for each member of staff and receive feedback from the courses was particularly useful.
Owen TurnerHeadteacher, Peterston Super Ely CiW Primary School
I must say it is a really end-user friendly site. All our staff found it super easy to navigate and the course content was engaging and clear. The process to sign up was super easy and the speed at which we were set up was great. I would indeed recommend Thirsty Scholars.
Mistura BrissettBusiness Manager, The Vale School
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Spread the cost

If you would like to spread the cost of your course over six months, you can do so easily through interest free direct debit payments.

We will then contact you to make the first payment upfront and once paid you will be able to begin your course and we will send you a Gocardless link to complete a direct debit mandate for future payments.

Feel free to ask us any questions about the course before proceeding with payment.

Please note we do not need to perform any credit checks and you will only receive your certificate once the balance is paid.