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The education and training sector can offer a wide range of job roles and plenty of opportunities for progression. Teaching may be the first career path that comes to mind, but there are other avenues in this sector. Alternative job roles include tutoring<\/a>, training new corporate employees and lecturing<\/a> in further or higher education settings.<\/div>\n
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Potential Roles in Education and Training<\/h2>\n
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Education and training job roles span across industries and sectors. Schools, colleges and universities provide most of the jobs in education. Companies in regulated industries facilitate training opportunities for staff to stay up to date and meet their professional registration requirements. Training is provided in-house or outsourced to a dedicated training company.<\/p>\n

This guide focuses on three education and training roles in schools and the workplace: teaching assistant, teacher and training coordinator.<\/p>\n

Teaching assistants<\/strong> (TAs) support teachers in a classroom environment in primary or secondary schools. Teaching assistant jobs<\/a> involve helping less able pupils, preparing classroom activities and making wall displays.<\/p>\n

Teachers<\/strong> are responsible for planning lessons and teaching pupils in a classroom environment. Teaching jobs<\/a> involve taking responsibility for the learning and development of pupils, planning and delivering lessons and working with the wider school team. Teachers can take on leadership roles as they progress in their careers.<\/p>\n

Training coordinators<\/strong> are often part of a large company’s learning and development team. Training coordinator jobs<\/a> involve planning and delivering in-person or online training, evaluating training programmes, supporting learners and onboarding new starters.<\/p>\n

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Salary and Career Progression<\/h2>\n
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A career in education and training can offer a range of salaries, from entry-level hourly rates for inexperienced teaching assistants to high-level professional salaries for senior roles, like a school headship position.<\/p>\n

Teaching assistants<\/strong> are paid on a pro-rata, term-time basis. You may be employed directly by a state or independent school or a supply agency. TAs can work at levels 1, 2 or 3, with salaries that reflect the training and experience related to each level. A typical TA salary is between \u00a312,000 and \u00a323,000 per annum (this is for term-time only work, which is around 39 weeks per year). Teaching assistants can undertake further studies to become qualified teachers if they wish.<\/p>\n

Teacher<\/strong> salaries reflect the training and qualifications required for the role. Teachers are often employed directly by a school but can also work for a supply agency. Working as a supply teacher typically attracts higher pay but lacks the security of guaranteed hours. Government employed teachers<\/a> can expect to earn from \u00a325,000 as a newly qualified teacher, rising to $42,000 and higher for more experienced candidates. There is scope for progression, and teachers can earn more by taking on leadership responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Training coordinator<\/strong> salaries can vary significantly depending upon the industry and employer. At entry-level, you can expect to earn around \u00a322,000 annually, rising to about \u00a330,000 and above with experience.<\/p>\n

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Qualifications, Education and Experience<\/h2>\n
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Teaching assistants<\/strong> must have the following:<\/p>\n