Case Study
Year 2 Learner – From Frustration to Focus
Background
A Year 2 learner’s parent expressed concern that he had made little progress in school for two years. She wanted support with his learning and behaviour at home.
Initial Observations
Limited speech and difficulty expressing needs.
Could only sit and focus for a couple of minutes.
Displayed frustration through kicking, biting, pushing, hitting, screaming, and sometimes running away.
Loved laptops and phones; responded well to screen-based activities.
Strengths
Very creative, responded well to imaginative tasks.
Strong reading ability provided a foundation for learning.
Our Approach
• Built on his interest in technology to increase engagement.
• Structured short sessions to gradually develop attention span.
• Introduced behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Designed creative, reading-based activities around his strengths.
Impact After Several Months
Able to stay engaged for longer periods.
Significant reduction in aggressive outbursts.
Improved communication and emotional regulation.
Renewed confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
‘I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to work with your esteemed agency to supply teachers and support staff. It has been a wonderfully fulfilling journey working alongside your team and meeting the needs of our school.
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“As a specialist teaching assistant, who has always worked in mainstream schools, it was a refreshing change to join an agency which specifically matches my experience and knowledge. The recruitment process is very straight forward and you are given a warm welcome when you arrive at the office. The recruiters are friendly and professional and immediately put me at ease. Candidate care is excellent and there is always someone on hand to help deal with any queries or issues you may have. I can honestly say it has been a very positive experience for me and I wish I had joined sooner.”
Specialist Teaching Assistant
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