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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’
Hello, Senploy community! Join our Managing Director and Founder, Amy Allen as she takes you on a journey through the intricate world of special educational needs and disabilities in education. In this fourth Senploy Spotlight Session, join Simon Hepburn, school marketing and communications consultant, writer AND trainer, as he unravels the complexities of education marketing in the SEND world.
As a business, Senploy is on a mission to encourage more people to work in Special Education (SEND or SEN). More children and young people are being diagnosed with special educational needs and disabilities. As the sector faces a recruitment and retention crisis, raising awareness of SEND as a career of choice is a great place to start. Moving from mainstream education to special education can be a significant and rewarding career change. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, emotional, and physical disabilities.
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: