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LOOKING FOR: YA, ADULT FICTION Laura Bennett developed a love of writing early, attending her first Creative Writing course at college. She then decided to study Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, obtaining a BA before pursuing a career in teaching. She began work at a college for young adults with special needs, and then moved to a vocational college while studying for a post-compulsory PGCE. Laura taught English for a few years, and also ran several Creative Writing courses before returning to LJMU to obtain an MA in Writing. She then worked as a teaching assistant at a local secondary school, before leaving that job to pursue a career at the Liverpool Literary Agency. She has also worked as a private tutor, written for tabletop roleplaying games, and is the narrative writer for an Indie video game. Laura is looking for adult and YA science fiction and fantasy of all stripes, including steampunk, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy, supernatural, and dystopian. She loves diverse casts and complicated relationships. Stories that focus on realistic characters with strong voices are a definite hit, no matter how fantastical their worlds. Laura would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Laura is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 24 October 2024

The Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a support role within educational settings. Covering topics such as classroom management, child development, and effective teaching strategies, this comprehensive program prepares teaching assistants to make a positive impact in classrooms and support the learning journey of students.

Overview   With the ever-increasing demand for SEN in personal & professional settings, this online training aims at educating, nurturing, and upskilling individuals to stay ahead of the curve - whatever their level of expertise in SEN may be.   Learning about SEN or keeping up to date on it can be confusing at times, and maybe even daunting! But that's not the case with this course from Compete High. We understand the different requirements coming with a wide variety of demographics looking to get skilled in SEN. That's why we've developed this online training in a way that caters to learners with different goals in mind. The course materials are prepared with consultation from the experts of this field and all the information on SEN is kept up to date on a regular basis so that learners don't get left behind on the current trends/updates.   The self-paced online learning methodology by Compete High in this SEN Teaching Assistant course helps you learn whenever or however you wish, keeping in mind the busy schedule or possible inconveniences that come with physical classes. The easy-to-grasp, bite-sized lessons are proven to be most effective in memorising and learning the lessons by heart. On top of that, you have the opportunity to receive a certificate after successfully completing the course!   Instead of searching for hours, enrol right away on this SEN Teaching Assistant course from Compete High and accelerate your career in the right path with expert-outlined lessons and a guarantee of success in the long run.   Who is this course for?   While we refrain from discouraging anyone wanting to do this SEN Teaching Assistant course or impose any sort of restrictions on doing this online training, people meeting any of the following criteria will benefit the most from it: Anyone looking for the basics of SEN, Jobseekers in the relevant domains, Anyone with a ground knowledge/intermediate expertise in SEN, Anyone looking for a certificate of completion on doing an online training on this topic, Students of SEN, or anyone with an academic knowledge gap to bridge, Anyone with a general interest/curiosity   Career Path   This SEN Teaching Assistant course smoothens the way up your career ladder with all the relevant information, skills, and online certificate of achievements. After successfully completing the course, you can expect to move one significant step closer to achieving your professional goals - whether it's securing that job you desire, getting the promotion you deserve, or setting up that business of your dreams.    Course Curriculum Module 01 Introduction to Special Needs Teaching Introduction to Special Needs Teaching 00:00 Module 02 SEN Support SEN Support 00:00 Module 03 Common Types of SEN Common Types of SEN 00:00 Module 04 Statutory Assessment for Special Educational Needs Statutory Assessment for Special Educational Needs 00:00 Module 05 Supporting Children with Autism Supporting Children with Autism 00:00 Module 06 Supporting Children with Dyslexia Supporting Children with Dyslexia 00:00 Module 07 Supporting Children with ADHD Supporting Children with ADHD 00:00 Module 08 Creating a Safe Learning Environment Creating a Safe Learning Environment 00:00