Andy Martin
How to become a teaching assistant with no experience
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[...]
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The Stonebridge student experience
Starting a distance learning course for the first time can be daunting, but at Stonebridge College, we’ve spent the last 20 years supporting our students to reach their employment ambitions. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to listening[...]
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Find out how to get into health and social care
Why work in health and social care?
Although almost everyone will at some point in their life rely upon a health and social care professional, few people know much about the vital work that they do. The sector is vast, with a[...]
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How to get to uni without A-Levels and start a business degree
Business impacts upon almost every area of our lives and in a rapidly changing world, it’s a fascinating topic that encompasses many employment sectors. A qualification in business has the potential to open doors, with numerous[...]
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How to get into counselling
What is counselling?
Counselling is a type of therapy that encourages people to talk about their experiences, problems and feelings in a confidential setting. Clients use counselling to consider their own behaviour from new perspectives and to overcome difficult[...]
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Solving the problem of women in web design
Female workers make up just 12% of employees in the IT sector, a statistic which the UK Government hopes to change. Economic and social growth relies on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) research and development. Technology moves[...]
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Find out more about courses for teaching assistants for special educational needs (SEN) jobs
It’s autism awareness month, and this week we’re thinking about the difference that teaching assistants can make to struggling students. Alongside planning activities and preparing learning resources, they offer essential one-to-one help and[...]
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Discover how to become a foot health practitioner with Stonebridge College
An aging UK population means that more people than ever before are seeking treatment for foot complaints. If you’re looking for a flexible new career, with scope to set up your own business, this fast-growing industry could be for you.
With 26[...]
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Explore careers in autism through our flexible qualification
Working with autistic children
It’s World Autism Awareness Week and we’re joining organisations across the UK in campaigning for knowledge about this lifelong condition to be more widespread. Individuals with autism experience their[...]
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How to become a dog groomer
With Crufts showcasing the demand for pampered pets, we’re thinking this week about the world of dog grooming. Taking care of man’s best friend has a long history. The Romans clipped their poodles to look like lions and lithographs from Elizabethan[...]
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