Hi Luke
I would suggest calling in to a couple local tile shops and find out who are the busiest tiles locally to your self and then find out which ones are doing work to a high standard, try giving them a call and seeing if they want or are willing to have you go out with them. And I am sure that if you show willing ness to learn and some natural ability that a good tile will offer you some sort of work even starting off as a tiles mate labouring. And work your way up from there and then do some courses !
Good luck
Wish you were closer to me in gloucestersire as I can't find any one willing to take time and learn the trade !