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There are many common misconceptions about SEN (Special Educational Needs) students and this disinformation can be damaging. It can lead to misunderstandings and the wrong support being provided for SEN students. These misconceptions can negatively impact how SEN students are treated , educated, and thought of in society. They might question what does SEN stand for or wonder what are SEN needs? This is why it is important to get the right information and not strengthen misconceptions about SEN students. Individuals with special educational needs are diverse, each different with their own personalities, habits and needs. This article will debunk five of the most common misconceptions about SEN students that people think and explain why these are incorrect.
There are many reasons to consider supporting SEN students in your future career. These reasons could be for personal reasons or professional growth. This article will explore five of the reasons you should work with SEN students. These are our personal choices; there are countless other reasons we could list, but we would love to hear your reasons. Please let us know in the comments why you believe working with SEN students is a great decision. One reason to work with SEN students is the difference you can make in their lives.
A common question that is searched online is, what is ADHD? This article will explain not only what ADHD is but also how to support a child with ADHD and some of the treatment options for ADHD. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects people of all ages. However, it is most normally diagnosed during childhood. There are various symptoms, which we will go into more detail about shortly. The main symptoms are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness, but everyone is impacted differently.
You may or may not have heard of a Special Educational Needs Tutor before and be curious as to their role, and could it be the role for you. SEN tutors can play a crucial part in helping SEN students keep on track with their education. Due to their specific needs, students with SEN can struggle to learn in the same way as other students. But this is where a Special Educational Needs Tutor comes in; they work closely with the student to help them learn in the best way for them.
SEN Salaries Overview in the UK (2024 Estimates). When making your career choice, it’s important to consider the earning potential available to you in your chosen sector. This supports financial planning and can guide your entire career journey.
There are many aspects to consider when answering the question of what makes a good SEN teaching assistant. A SEN teaching assistant is essential for helping SEN students to reach their potential. It is an extremely rewarding career that makes a difference to so many lives but requires the right person and temperament. The SEN teaching assistant job role is becoming more and more important in schools as the recognition of SEN needs continues to grow in the UK. If you are interested in attracting the perfect SEN teaching assistant for your school, why not consider partnering with us so we can help you.
We have partnered with The Denbigh Alliance, which is an accomplished and growing multi-academy trust that is boosting efforts to support its diverse student body. Here at Senploy, we will work with The Denbigh Alliance to help them find teachers suitable for the SEND sector, focusing on individuals passionate about supporting students with special needs.
We have partnered with Academies Enterprise Trust , which has 57 primary, secondary, and special needs schools in England, to generate candidates who are suited for roles in the SEND sector. Focusing on individuals passionate about supporting students with special needs, the new partnership will help the trust to boost its efforts to support its diverse student body by ensuring it provides tailored support for SEND pupils.
Special educational needs teaching roles are paramount in ensuring that students with diverse learning needs receive the support and guidance necessary for their academic and personal development. In this blog, we’ll dive into the various roles within SEN teaching, including their responsibilities and corresponding salaries. What is a special educational needs teacher?
Educational psychology and working in special education (SEND) are closely interconnected fields, with educational psychology providing the theoretical framework and understanding of human learning and development that is applied in special education settings. Here, we further explore some key connections:
Following in the footsteps of some esteemed colleagues in the education sector, Senploy Founder and Managing Director, Amy Allen, has been appointed as an Ambassador for National Careers Week (NCW) , from 4 th to 9 th March 2024. #NCW2024. The initiative, supported by NatWest Group, aims to raise awareness, generate interest and discussion around career pathways and the employment sectors open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience.
Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 will take place from 5-11 February. Place2Be launched the mental health awareness week in 2015 to empower, equip and give a voice to every child in the UK. The goal is that no child or young person must face a mental health problem alone. This year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’