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06/02/2023

We love a good testimonial to start the week off!

If you want to work with an agency who puts your career first, email jodie on [email protected]

16/06/2020

👩‍🏫 SEN Teaching Assistant Vacancy - September start

Are you looking for a teaching assistant role and have experience or interest in working with children who have social, emotional or behavioural difficulties?

We are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a small, mixed special school in South West London.
You will be responsible for working as part of the SEN TA team in class under the direction of the class teacher assisting small classes of 6-8 students in KS3 but may be working at a KS2 level.

This is a long term contract paying £65-£85 per day. For more information or to apply, contact [email protected] or call 07754783386

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15/06/2020

For Learning Disability Week (15th - 21st June), Mencap is celebrating the importance of friendship!

If you have a great friendship story, or want to shout out a great friend who has gotten you through these crazy times, share them with the using the hashtag .

can be very lovely, especially if you have a . If you or someone you know needs support, you can email [email protected]

15/06/2020

With many children now returning to school, we are looking ahead to the new school year and have lots of roles available with September start dates.

If you are a looking for a new role, or are a school looking for assistance with recruiting new staff, get in contact with Jodie on 07754783386 or [email protected] to see how we can help.

09/06/2020

It is important that we all take the time to educate ourselves about systemic racism so that we can try to work together to eradicate inequality and hate.

Below, we have put together to help you educate yourself and your peers.

20/05/2020

Thank you teachers for all your professionalism, passion and commitment!!

National Thank a Teacher Day is a bit different this year, with most children being kept home away from schools. This time I am sure has created a whole new level of respect for teachers, school leaders, teaching assistants and all other staff who work in our schools, so thank you to you all!

20/05/2020

Captain Sir Tom Moore - a true national treasure!

WWII veteran and NHS fundraising hero Captain Tom is to be knighted. Being described as a "beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus" by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, he inspired a nation whilst raising nearly £40 million for the NHS and releasing a number 1 record!

Arise Sir Tom, we salute you!

19/05/2020

This week (18th - 24th May) is
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The theme for this year is ‘kindness’. Kindness can significantly improve our physical and emotional wellbeing - whether we are giving, receiving or just observing it! It can positively impact you in many ways;

❤️It’s good for your heart - when you commit an act of kindness, your body produces a hormone called oxytocin. Oxytocin causes the release of a nitric oxide, which opens up the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. This important hormone also increases our self-esteem and optimism!

👵🏻It slows the ageing process - Scientists found that if you introduced oxytocin to skin cells put under stress, the levels of oxidative stress (which plays a role in the ageing process) is significantly reduced

😀It makes you feel happy - Being kind also produces serotonin. This is often called the 'happy chemical' and has been found to help heal wounds, calm you down, and improve your mood.

😥It reduces stress and anxiety - As these conditions are linked to low levels of serotonin, being kind could ease emotional and physical effects on our body.

👩‍❤️‍👨It’s contagious! - Kindness creates a ripple effect that can improve the day of many people. .

💊It reduces pain - Kindness produces
endorphins, the brain's natural painkiller. Endorphins are hormones that deal with stress and reduce feelings of pain.

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All you need to know for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, focusing on kindness.