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Meet Esme Bianchi-Barry, CEO of the cutting-edge and innovative education recruitment company, also joined by Lucy Edwards, and Danielle Boyle from Monarch Education Recruitment! Dive into the heart of SEN education in the second episode of the Senploy Spotlight Sessions. In this engaging episode, our Founder & Managing Director, Amy Allen, sits down with Esme, Lucy, and Danielle to explore the ever-evolving landscape of special educational needs and disabilities.
Join Amy Allen, Founder and Managing Director of Senploy, as we kick off an exhilarating series designed to illuminate the intricacies of SEND employment and education. Our first guest, Abigail Hawkins, visionary Founder of SENDCO Solutions, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by SENCOs. Abigail's journey is one of dedication, born from the frustrations she encountered during her time as a SENCO.
Launching Senploy Spotlight Sessions: Founder & Managing Director Amy Allen Unveils the Future of SEND Employment! Embark on an exciting journey with us as we unveil the inaugural Senploy Spotlight Session featuring Amy Allen, the visionary Founder, and Managing Director of Senploy. This session marks the beginning of a transformative series, shedding light on the intricacies of SEND employment and education.
There are both advantages and disadvantages to starting your job search during December. Data from Senploy shows that December 2022 suffered a 13% decrease in the number of job vacancies posted compared to the number uploaded the month previously (November 2022). A swift recovery in January 2023 benefitted from a 34% increase in job availability compared to December 2022.
A healthy teacher and teaching assistant (TA) relationship in special education is vital. These individuals collaboratively play a pivotal role in creating a conducive learning environment for students with special needs. The relationship between Teacher and TA has far-reaching impacts on a pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development. Here, we delve deeper into the reasons why this relationship is crucial and should be nurtured:
Improving the teacher and teaching assistant (TA) relationship in special education is essential for providing the best possible support to students with special needs. Here are ten ways to enhance this relationship:. Remember that the ultimate goal is to create a harmonious and effective team that prioritises the well-being and progress of students with special needs. By fostering a positive teacher and TA relationship, you can significantly improve the quality of education and support provided in both mainstream and special schools.
As we find ourselves amid a teacher recruitment and retention crisis, now is the time to consider how the rigidity of using a traditional application process is potentially eliminating and damaging the emerging talent pool. Who is being missed because of tradition?. In our research over the past few years, we have established that application forms are not favoured amongst the job seeking community. Candidates are time poor; application forms take time to complete, the process turns off potential applicants rather than enticing them to apply. CVs are conducive to a quick one-click-apply process and are favoured by recruitment agencies and candidates alike.
It’s that time of year again where the long holiday is over, the children are back to school, and we go again. For many educators this is a time of excitement and familiarity, for others it’s new and nerve wracking, but for some it’s a reminder of the challenges that come with working in a special school environment.
The school holidays can be an especially challenging time for families with children who have special needs. Here are some tips to help families with special education needs survive during the holidays:. 1. Stick to a routine: Children with special needs prefer a routine and predictability, so try to stick to your regular routine as much as possible during the holidays. This can help reduce anxiety and stress.
As the teacher recruitment and retention crisis is ramping up, the future is looking increasingly worrying for the education sector. The teaching workforce is decreasing, the impact of which will be severe. At Senploy, we are determined not to let the Special Education sector fall into crisis. We have made it easy for schools to cost effectively advertise and engage with talented SEN professionals.
The Coronation of Charles III and Camilla is just a few days away and this event is especially exciting as it’s the first Coronation of a monarch to take place in the UK since that of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 – 70 years ago!. It’s a moment in history to be celebrated and what better way of getting SEN students involved than with some fun classroom activities?
We know just how demanding a career in SEN can be. That’s why we’ve launched our competition giving one lucky winner the chance to scoop a £250 voucher to spend however they fancy – a weekend away, spa day, special meal or even shopping trip. Enter here – winner will be announced on 30th June 2023. Good luck!