Quotes from candidates using education support
Previous
Next
Our unique Education Support service enables our candidates to seek help, guidance or reassurance through every step of their career. Whether you are just starting out or are already working within a school, we are ready to help you in any way you need.
We offer friendly, one to one sessions during which candidates can speak to one of our experienced teachers about any aspect of the role. We can:
- Help you prepare for interviews or trial days
- Give you an insight into what it is like to work in different schools
- Coach you on the rules and expectations on staff in schools
- Offer training in specific areas such as behaviour management, SEN, lesson planning and many more
- Help identify and solve issues if things aren’t going the way you hoped within your role
- Answer questions, big or small, on any aspect of the role
If you would like to book in a session with a member of our team, simply fill in the form below to get started.
Benefits of Education Support
Our education support and candidate care means you develop and upskill whilst working for us with 1 to 1 CPD and training.
Candidates’ time working for T4S is meaningful and supportive of their career aspirations.
Candidates have the opportunity to develop in several areas and boost their CVs.
Our education support is in line with current educational standards and frameworks.
Working for T4S will increase candidates’ opportunities to gain permanent places in schools.
Meet the Team
Ollie Donohoe
• Head of Sixth Form
• IBCP Coordinator
• BTEC L3 Quality Nominee
• Careers Leader
• Head of House
• Lead Tutor
Ollie is in charge of our Education Support Team and before this, he was a teacher for eleven years. His key roles included Head of Sixth Form, IBCP Coordinator, BTEC L3 Quality Nominee, Careers Leader, Head of House and Lead Tutor. Ollie’s key strengths are in sixth form teaching and learning, pastoral care, behaviour management, teaching PE and vocational subjects.
Ollie has successful experience in improving underperformance with strategy and intervention, working with SEN students, leading and developing CPD, and working with universities, charities and external agencies. He holds various additional qualifications including NPQML, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid and Understanding Autism. In addition to this, he is also a Primary School Governor.
Katie Howes
• Supply Teacher
• Permanent Class Teacher
• Working with SEN children
• ASC
• PMLD
• MLD
• SLD
• Team Teach trained
Katie has worked both as a supply teacher and permanent class teacher over a 6 year period. She specialises in Early Years Foundation Stage and has an excellent understanding of child development.
She has a good knowledge of phonics teaching and has experience of working with SEN children, in particular ASC, PMLD, MLD, SLD and has also got experience of Makaton. During her time as a teacher, Katie trained in dealing with challenging behaviour and was Team Teach trained.
Beth Berritt
• MFL Teacher
• Cover Supervisor
• Trainee Teacher mentor
• Year 7 Tutor
• Grammar Schools
Beth worked as an MFL teacher for ten years, and one year as a cover supervisor. She has successfully mentored several trainee teachers and ECTs. Beth was a year seven tutor and worked on transitions from primary to secondary school; visiting year 6 students in their schools and planning events like settling in days and open evenings.
Beth’s key areas include interview success, trial days, expectations and etiquette, being an effective mentor/ form tutor, time management, lesson planning and organisational techniques to help keep on top of workloads. Having worked in a grammar school, Beth is used to working with high achievers and encouraging deep thinking, using high level questioning and differentiation strategies.
Sarah Campbell
• SENDCO
• Supply and permanent teacher
• Key Stage Leader and Senior Leader
• Permanent Class Teacher
• Team Teach trained
Sarah worked for eighteen years as a Primary School Teacher and one year as a Special Needs Coordinator. She spent the first years of her career teaching in Key Stage 1. During this time, Sarah gained the accreditation of Advanced Skills Teacher and completed outreach work to support other teachers in local schools.
Sarah has also taught both in Early Years including nursery and KS2 both in mainstream and special schools. Sarah has successfully mentored ECTs and TAs. She has completed her NPQML and NPQSL qualifications in school leadership and has been a Key Stage Leader and Inclusion Team Manager. Sarah has a deep understanding of Special Educational needs and has a range of teaching skills and strategies to support all learners to achieve their full potential.
Meet the Team
Ollie Donohoe
Ollie is in charge of our Education Support Team and before this, he was a teacher for eleven years. His key roles included Head of Sixth Form, IBCP Coordinator, BTEC L3 Quality Nominee, Careers Leader, Head of House and Lead Tutor. Ollie’s key strengths are in sixth form teaching and learning, pastoral care, behaviour management, teaching PE and vocational subjects.
Ollie has successful experience in improving underperformance with strategy and intervention, working with SEN students, leading and developing CPD, and working with universities, charities and external agencies. He holds various additional qualifications including NPQML, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid and Understanding Autism. In addition to this, he is also a Primary School Governor.
Katie Howes
Katie has worked both as a supply teacher and permanent class teacher over a 6 year period. She specialises in Early Years Foundation Stage and has an excellent understanding of child development.
She has a good knowledge of phonics teaching and has experience of working with SEN children, in particular ASC, PMLD, MLD, SLD and has also got experience of Makaton. During her time as a teacher, Katie trained in dealing with challenging behaviour and was Team Teach trained.
Beth Berritt
Beth worked as an MFL teacher for ten years, and one year as a cover supervisor. She has successfully mentored several trainee teachers and ECTs. Beth was a year seven tutor and worked on transitions from primary to secondary school; visiting year 6 students in their schools and planning events like settling in days and open evenings.
Beth’s key areas include interview success, trial days, expectations and etiquette, being an effective mentor/ form tutor, time management, lesson planning and organisational techniques to help keep on top of workloads. Having worked in a grammar school, Beth is used to working with high achievers and encouraging deep thinking, using high level questioning and differentiation strategies.
Sarah Campbell
Sarah worked for eighteen years as a Primary School Teacher and one year as a Special Needs Coordinator. She spent the first years of her career teaching in Key Stage 1. During this time, Sarah gained the accreditation of Advanced Skills Teacher and completed outreach work to support other teachers in local schools.
Sarah has also taught both in Early Years including nursery and KS2 both in mainstream and special schools. Sarah has successfully mentored ECTs and TAs. She has completed her NPQML and NPQSL qualifications in school leadership and has been a Key Stage Leader and Inclusion Team Manager. Sarah has a deep understanding of Special Educational needs and has a range of teaching skills and strategies to support all learners to achieve their full potential.
Free Resources
Education Support Newsletter
Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, FAQs and issues please refer to DearFlip WordPress Flipbook Plugin Help documentation.
Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, FAQs and issues please refer to DearFlip WordPress Flipbook Plugin Help documentation.
Teaching Assistant Academy
“T4S in collaboration with the Heart of Worcestershire College Futures Team have supported the creation of a robust relevant curriculum that supports the community with a local jobs need.”
Quote from HoW College
Our Teaching Assistant Academy is a two week training course with no experience required.
A great opportunity for you to progress your career whilst expanding your horizons within the education industry.
Our Most Recent TAA
Worcestershire College, beginning January 30th 2023
Previous
Next
"Please comment on your experience today on the Face to Face Day with T4S Education Support Team"
Book 1 to 1 Session
Are you currently registered with Twenty4Seven Education?
Please log in using our log in area to view this form –
