SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Local Secondary SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £88.92 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you passionate about neurodiversity and mental health? Join a supportive secondary team as an SEN Teaching Assistant and turn "small wins" into life-changing progress.Why This is the Most Rewarding Role in EducationThis isn't just a classroom job; it's a role for a mentor
SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Local Secondary SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £88.92 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you passionate about neurodiversity and mental health? Join a supportive secondary team as an SEN Teaching Assistant and turn "small wins" into life-changing progress.Why This is the Most Rewarding Role in EducationThis isn't just a classroom job; it's a role for a mentor
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Ready to Start a Truly Rewarding Career?Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment
Ready to Start a Truly Rewarding Career?Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment
KS1 Teacher | Inspiring the First Big Steps (Year 1 & 2)Role: Key Stage 1 Teacher (Full-Time)Location: Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding AreasSalary: £140 - £170 Per DayContract: Fixed TermAre you ready to build the foundation for a lifetime of learning?The early years of school are where the magic happens. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and patient KS1 Teacher to join a friendly primary school in Tamworth. Whether you're turning phonics into a
KS1 Teacher | Inspiring the First Big Steps (Year 1 & 2)Role: Key Stage 1 Teacher (Full-Time)Location: Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding AreasSalary: £140 - £170 Per DayContract: Fixed TermAre you ready to build the foundation for a lifetime of learning?The early years of school are where the magic happens. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and patient KS1 Teacher to join a friendly primary school in Tamworth. Whether you're turning phonics into a
Primary SEND Teaching Assistant | Nurturing Every MilestoneRole: SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary)Location: Perry Common & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermCan you be the calm in a child's busy school day?For a child with additional needs, the jump into primary school can be overwhelming. We are seeking a patient, creative, and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Tamworth. You will be the
Primary SEND Teaching Assistant | Nurturing Every MilestoneRole: SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary)Location: Perry Common & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermCan you be the calm in a child's busy school day?For a child with additional needs, the jump into primary school can be overwhelming. We are seeking a patient, creative, and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Tamworth. You will be the
SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary) | Building IndependenceRole: Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS3 & KS4)Location: Perry Common & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermHelp a young person find their voice and their future.Secondary school can be a daunting place for any teenager, but for a student with SEND, it can feel like an impossible puzzle. We are seeking a resilient, relatable, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant t
SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary) | Building IndependenceRole: Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS3 & KS4)Location: Perry Common & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermHelp a young person find their voice and their future.Secondary school can be a daunting place for any teenager, but for a student with SEND, it can feel like an impossible puzzle. We are seeking a resilient, relatable, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant t
SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Local Secondary SchoolsLocation: Swindon & Surrounding AreasPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £88.92 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you passionate about neurodiversity and mental health? Join a supportive secondary team as an SEN Teaching Assistant and turn "small wins" into life-changing progress.Why This is the Most Rewarding Role in EducationThis isn't just a cl
SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Local Secondary SchoolsLocation: Swindon & Surrounding AreasPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £88.92 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you passionate about neurodiversity and mental health? Join a supportive secondary team as an SEN Teaching Assistant and turn "small wins" into life-changing progress.Why This is the Most Rewarding Role in EducationThis isn't just a cl
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant | Youth Mentor | Local Secondary SchoolsLocation: Swindon & Surrounding AreasPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £88.92 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you a relatable, resilient individual who can connect with teenagers and help them navigate the challenges of secondary school? Join our local network as an SEN Youth Mentor and build the foundation for their future independ
Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant | Youth Mentor | Local Secondary SchoolsLocation: Swindon & Surrounding AreasPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £88.92 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you a relatable, resilient individual who can connect with teenagers and help them navigate the challenges of secondary school? Join our local network as an SEN Youth Mentor and build the foundation for their future independ
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Primary SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Local Primary SchoolsLocation: Swindon & Surrounding AreasPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £88.92 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you a patient, nurturing individual looking to make a lifelong impact on a child's earliest years? Join our local primary network as an SEN Teaching Assistant and help every child find their voice.A Career Built on Impact, Not Ju
Primary SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Local Primary SchoolsLocation: Swindon & Surrounding AreasPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £88.92 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you a patient, nurturing individual looking to make a lifelong impact on a child's earliest years? Join our local primary network as an SEN Teaching Assistant and help every child find their voice.A Career Built on Impact, Not Ju
SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary) | Spark a Love for LearningRole: Primary SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 / Small Group)Location: Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermCan you be the guiding light for a child's first steps in education?Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and capable. We are looking for a patient and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Primary School in Tamworth. You wi
SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary) | Spark a Love for LearningRole: Primary SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 / Small Group)Location: Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermCan you be the guiding light for a child's first steps in education?Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and capable. We are looking for a patient and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Primary School in Tamworth. You wi
SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary) | Building IndependenceRole: Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS3 & KS4)Location: Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermHelp a young person find their voice and their future.Secondary school can be a daunting place for any teenager, but for a student with SEND, it can feel like an impossible puzzle. We are seeking a resilient, relatable, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assista
SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary) | Building IndependenceRole: Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS3 & KS4)Location: Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermHelp a young person find their voice and their future.Secondary school can be a daunting place for any teenager, but for a student with SEND, it can feel like an impossible puzzle. We are seeking a resilient, relatable, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assista
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
KS2 Teacher | Birmingham Salary: £140-233 per day Location: Central BirminghamStart: ASAP Are you a passionate KS2 Teacher looking for teaching work that flexes with your availability? Randstad Education is seeking talented and enthusiastic English teachers to join our team, working across local primary schools in Birmingham and the surrounding area. Whether you are looking for short term, daily assignments in a variety of schools, or longer term placement
KS2 Teacher | Birmingham Salary: £140-233 per day Location: Central BirminghamStart: ASAP Are you a passionate KS2 Teacher looking for teaching work that flexes with your availability? Randstad Education is seeking talented and enthusiastic English teachers to join our team, working across local primary schools in Birmingham and the surrounding area. Whether you are looking for short term, daily assignments in a variety of schools, or longer term placement
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Primary SEND Teaching Assistant | Nurturing Every MilestoneRole: SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary)Location: Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermCan you be the calm in a child's busy school day?For a child with additional needs, the jump into primary school can be overwhelming. We are seeking a patient, creative, and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Tamworth. You will be
Primary SEND Teaching Assistant | Nurturing Every MilestoneRole: SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary)Location: Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding AreasSalary: £88.92 - £100 Per DayContract: Fixed TermCan you be the calm in a child's busy school day?For a child with additional needs, the jump into primary school can be overwhelming. We are seeking a patient, creative, and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Tamworth. You will be
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Academic Inclusion | Local SchoolsPosition: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / Next TermAre you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts "click"? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.Bridging the Gap:
Ready to Start a Truly Rewarding Career?Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment
Ready to Start a Truly Rewarding Career?Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment
Ready to Start a Truly Rewarding Career?Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment
Ready to Start a Truly Rewarding Career?Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment
Ready to Start a Truly Rewarding Career?Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment
Ready to Start a Truly Rewarding Career?Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment