Teaching & Childcare Learner Stories

“I had been working as a dinner lady for three years and decided I wanted to move into the classroom properly. My adviser at Lift College was brilliant — she explained exactly what I needed, got me enrolled within a few days, and I finished my level 3 TA diploma in just over a year. I got a TA contract at my local primary within two months of qualifying.”

“I was working in a nursery without any formal qualifications and my manager kept pushing me to get a level 3. I was nervous about going back to studying but the online format meant I could do it around my shifts. The tutor support was genuinely helpful — not just a portal you log in to and never hear from anyone. I passed first time.”

“After 15 years working in admin I wanted a complete change. I started voluntary work at a local nursery and enrolled on the level 3 early years course at the same time. The qualification was structured really well — I could see how the units matched what I was doing in the nursery each week. I am now a room leader and could not be happier with the career change.”

“I am a mature learner in my late 40s and was genuinely worried the online study would not suit me. I could not have been more wrong. The course materials were clear, the tutor marked my assignments quickly, and the whole process was straightforward. I am now a specialist SEND TA and I wish I had done this ten years ago.”

“I needed a qualification that I could study around my children. The online delivery meant I could study in the evenings once they were in bed. My school even agreed to support my evidence portfolio, which made the practical side much easier. The Lift College team were responsive every time I had a question.”

“The level 3 was completely affordable for me through the monthly subscription, and I barely noticed the cost. The qualification itself was thorough — the safeguarding and EYFS units in particular gave me real confidence in my role. My nursery manager commented on how much my practice had improved.”