Insights

Not every vital role in education happens inside a classroom – and that’s exactly why I do what I do.

Moving halfway across the world is no small feat – especially when you’re doing it alone.

If you’re a Kiwi or Aussie teacher wondering what it’s like to take the leap and move to London, you’re not alone.

If the jury is still out on Ofsted and the way it reports on its inspections, what does that mean for children with SEND?

Working as a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teaching assistant is a rewarding and dynamic role that demands patience, creativity, and dedication. Every day brings new challenges and triumphs as SEND TAs work to support students with diverse needs, ensuring they receive the education and care they deserve.

For many people, the UK is the first port of call for international adventures. Because English is so extensively used in international business and entertainment, the total number of English speakers, including those who speak it as a second or foreign language, is estimated to be around 1.5 billion.

When discussing jobs where stress is an issue, you don’t get too far before teaching is mentioned. Needing to please students, parents, colleagues and leadership at every turn, it can feel like you are spinning plates, just waiting for them all to fall.

Being a successful cover supervisor requires a combination of organisation skills, clear communication, and flexibility.

Teaching assistants (TAs) are there to support any learning happening in the classroom. Most of the time, a TA will be active in their support for pupils during lesson time, but they will also be asked to undertake additional duties such as preparing a classroom – and therefore free up a teacher’s time. Teaching assistants may be also be employed to work with children with special educational needs (SEN) or with those with other specific needs.