Do universities value A Level RS? Yes—why admissions rate it, how to showcase it in your personal statement, smart subject pairings, and key FAQs....

Best A Level pairings for Religious Studies—English, History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Languages, Maths and more, with pathways (Law, PPE, IR,...

Handpicked A Level RS textbooks and revision resources by exam board, plus free reliable sources and a weekly study stack to boost grades....

TA levels explained clearly: Level 2 vs Level 3 vs HLTA—who each suits, Award vs Certificate/Diploma, placement needs, progression, and how to choose....

Do you need a placement for TA courses? See when it’s required (Level 3 Certificate/Diploma, HLTA), typical 4–5 hrs/week, evidence & DBS, how to start...

RQF, NCFE CACHE & Ofqual explained in plain English—what each means, how awarding bodies differ from providers, and a step-by-step check to verify a g...

Yes—you can become a TA with no experience. Start a Level 2/3 Award, secure a 4–5 hrs/week placement, then progress to Level 3 Certificate/Diploma. In...

Online vs college TA courses: recognition (Ofqual/RQF), flexibility vs structure, placement requirements, assessment, cost/support, and who each route...

Return to work after a career break: why TA suits returners, Level 3 Certificate/Diploma as default (with placement), Level 3 Award fallback, DBS & En...

TA salary made simple: how hourly rate, weekly hours and “paid weeks” calculate annual pay; what term-time only means; grades/responsibilities; worked...

Term-time only (TTO) explained: hours vs paid weeks, how pro-rata salaries are calculated, FTE vs actual pay, worked examples, and what to check befor...

Decode TA job titles fast: TA, LSA, 1:1, SEN TA, Intervention TA, Cover Supervisor, HLTA—duties, grades, and the best qualification for each....

Compare TA roles in Primary, Secondary and SEN: pace, duties, group sizes, skills focus, progression paths, and how to choose placements....

Step up from TA to HLTA: what HLTAs do, entry requirements, the Level 3 → Level 4 pathway, evidence/portfolio tips, timescales, and pay/grades....

DBS checks for TAs made simple: which level you need (Enhanced + Children’s Barred List), who applies (schools/umbrella—not us), costs, volunteer exem...

Essential school policies for Teaching Assistants: safeguarding/DSL, behaviour, SEND, first aid/medical needs, health & safety, trips, GDPR/confidenti...

What an SEN TA actually does: classroom access/adaptation, communication support, regulation, targeted interventions, 1:1/EHCP work, therapy collabora...

Practical autism support for TAs: visual timetables, structured routines, communication strategies, regulation plans, low-arousal prompts, and simple ...

Clear comparison of Early Years (0–5) vs School-Age (5–16): EYFS vs National Curriculum, day-to-day duties, placements, hours/term-time, progression—a...

ATS-friendly TA CV made simple: one-page layout, keywords, power bullets, entry-level & experienced examples, plus Primary and SEN cover-letter templa...