Education welfare officers (sometimes known as education social workers) work with schools, pupils and families to resolve issues of poor attendance. Their responsibilities include: meeting with school staff, pupils and parents to identify problems and possible solutions advising parents about their legal responsibility to ensure their children receive an education up to the age of 16, [...]
Education technicians support staff teaching science, IT and Design and Technology in schools and colleges by preparing equipment and materials and assisting in practical lessons. Their tasks include: delivering, setting up and checking equipment supporting teaching staff in practical lessons by taking part in demonstrations and giving technical assistance to students putting away equipment after [...]
E-learning developers, also known as e-learning technologists, build online training areas (learning platforms) known as virtual learning environments (VLEs) for universities, colleges and corporate training companies. This technology is increasingly being integrated into courses and training programmes by colleges and companies to aid student and staff development. The technology is used in both face-to-face and [...]
Drug and alcohol workers, also known as substance misuse workers, play an important role in helping people to tackle their substance abuse problems. They deal with people in three broad categories of substance misuse: drugs (illegal, prescription and over-the-counter) alcohol solvents. Drug and alcohol workers help clients to access services such as counselling, healthcare and [...]
Driving instructors teach people the skills needed to drive safely, understand road procedures and pass their driving test. This will initially involve assessing the learner’s driving knowledge and skills and planning a series of lessons geared towards helping the learner to get their driving licence. Most driving lessons follow a similar pattern and involve: introducing the learner to the vehicle controls enabling the learner to develop the correct [...]
Dance teachers work with individuals and groups of all ages, and in a range of settings, including private dance schools, community centres, state and independent schools, and colleges. In primary schools, dance is usually taught by the class teacher. In secondary schools dance teachers usually teach other subjects such as drama, performing arts or physical education [...]
Communication support workers (CSWs) work in schools and colleges helping deaf students to communicate with their teachers or tutors and other students on the course. They use methods such as interpreting between spoken English and British Sign Language (BSL), and lipspeaking. Working alongside other professionals, such as teachers and interpreters, communication support workers provide support for students by, for example: helping students understand [...]
Careers advisers support people who need to make decisions about education, training and work. They may help clients with any of the following: assessing their abilities, interests and achievements finding learning and work opportunities using computer software, careers information and other resources making choices which are realistic and suited to their circumstances evaluating available options [...]
Audiovisual (AV) technicians, also known as AV support technicians, set up, program, operate and maintain all types of audiovisual equipment in conference, exhibition and learning environments. Equipment includes slide, overhead and multimedia projectors, DVD, CD, video recorders and players, PA systems, video conferencing systems, stills and video cameras, darkroom facilities, sound engineering and video editing suites, [...]
Wood machinists work primarily in the processing and manufacturing divisions of the UK wood supply chain. They cut and prepare timber for use in furniture manufacture, DIY stores and the construction industry. Working from detailed technical drawings and templates, they select the type of wood required, estimate the amount needed, and cut and prepare it [...]
