Having decided to go back to college and do a teaching assistant course, with a view to eventually gaining a teaching qualification, I was told I couldn't do the level 3 course because it was 20 years ago that I sat my English and Maths GCSEs so they are not recognised. I would have to do the level 2 course instead then resit my english and Maths, followed by the level 3 course.
I was a bit gutted actually about it cos I feel like I totally wasted my time getting these qualifications.
I would like to get into teaching but am unsure of which path to go down. I thought starting with the teaching assistant thing might be a good place to start followed by a foundation degree then a full time year at University. Anyone have any better ideas? I can study part time at the moment but could probably step it up in years to come if needs be.