Principal Resourcing Education Specialists has launched the “Get into the Classroom” initiative in response to the growing demand for unqualified classroom staff in schools. Recognising the need for more individuals with classroom experience to fill the increasing number of vacancies, Principal Resourcing’s program provides free training to those with transferable skills who are looking to kickstart a career in education as a Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor.
The “Get into the Classroom” initiative offers an opportunity to work in schools even without a PGCE or formal college/university-level education training. Principal Resourcing has recruited two in-house trainers with a combined 35 years of experience, covering both primary and secondary sectors. They seek candidates with transferable skills, particularly those with a patient and nurturing nature, as well as strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Becky Scott, one of Principal Resourcing’s candidates, shared her experience, saying, “The transferable skills that I realised I had from being in healthcare were person-centred care, being nurturing, and being able to build positive, trusting relationships. The advice I’d give to people wanting to get into the classroom is just do it. The support and training aren’t just for getting you into the classroom; it’s there all the time. Principle Resourcing is literally just on the other end of the phone.”
Principal Resourcing provides candidates with specific classroom skills, including training that can be tailored to individual schools’ needs, aligning with their ethos and policies. The initiative also offers tools and training for roles involving special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) settings.
Candidates who have transferable skills and are willing to commit to at least ten hours of training, along with additional homework and mentor follow-ups, can benefit from Principal Resourcing’s comprehensive training program. After completing the training, candidates can join the pool of educators working in schools across Yorkshire and its surrounding areas.
If you are interested in the “Get into the Classroom” initiative, you can submit an enquiry form on Principal Resourcing’s website, and they will contact you within 24 hours.
Principal Resourcing has been placing local candidates in schools across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire since 2004. As a DfE-approved agency, they prioritise recruiting and retaining quality supply teachers and support staff, ensuring candidates receive top-notch training and support.
