Tuesday 12th May 2026
5.00pm – 7.00pm
Town Centre Campus
Join us for our Early Years and Teaching Assistant Careers Information Evening and discover how you can take the next step in a rewarding career in education.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to develop your skills to progress in your career, this event offers practical insights, expert advice and the chance to explore real opportunities in the sector.
Come along and get inspired to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.
During the evening, you can speak directly with our tutors and current students to learn more about our range of courses:
All qualifications are completed alongside your job role or placement and are fully assessed in the workplace with dedicated tutor support and no college attendance required.
If you’re unable to attend the event on Tuesday 12th May 2026, don’t worry. Simply complete the form below and tick the relevant box. We’ll then arrange for one of our tutors to give you a call back.
To register your interest for our upcoming event, simply use the form below…
St Helens College
Water Street
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 1PP
Thinking about progressing your career in Early Years or education? Amy did – and it’s already making a difference.
Amy works full time as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in a SEN school with Year 5 and 6 pupils. Wanting to move toward her long term goal of becoming a teacher, she chose the FdA Early Years Practice at University Centre St Helens after strong recommendations from friends.
The evening classes mean she can continue working while studying, and she’s found the experience extremely positive. The smaller class sizes and dedicated tutor support have boosted her confidence at work and given her clarity about her career path.
Meet Claire, one of our dedicated BA (Hons) Early Years Practice students at University Centre St Helens!
Claire currently works as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, supporting children aged 4–5. Wanting to progress in her career and grow her knowledge, she made the exciting decision to return to education and study with us – with hopes of one day pursuing a career in speech and language therapy.
The course came highly recommended by a colleague, and with evening classes available, it was the perfect fit for Claire as a busy mum balancing work, home life and study.
She says the staff have been incredibly supportive, the delivery of lessons is clear and easy to follow, and her classmates are lovely. Since starting the course, Claire has grown massively in confidence and even made new friends – something she admits can feel more challenging as you get older.
For anyone thinking about returning to education, Claire has one message:
Do it. It felt daunting at first, but I absolutely love it and would 100% recommend the course to anyone.
Elizabeth is one of our inspiring Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning students, whose journey has been nothing short of transformational.
During her studies, she completed a practical placement that she says was life changing, giving her the confidence, knowledge, and hands‑on experience she needed to pursue a new career path. After completing the course, she secured a role as a Senior Learning Support Worker, supporting children from around the world as they learn English across local schools.
As a mum of four young children, returning to education felt daunting – but Elizabeth was determined to create new opportunities for herself. She explains that the course gave her everything she needed to succeed and helped her realise “you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it.”
For anyone thinking about taking that step back into learning, Elizabeth has one message:
Do it. It felt daunting at first, but I absolutely love it and would 100% recommend the course to anyone.
