Portage home visitor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Portage home visitors provide help at home for pre-school children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or other special needs.

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Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort,

Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.
Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.
Modify the general preschool curriculum for special-needs students.
Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.
Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.
Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

Average salary
34,128 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Portage home visitor

36,670 GBP
33,450 GBP

Average salary for part-time Portage home visitor

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Salary over time for Portage home visitor

Salary for this role has increased over time

34,731 GBP
35,323 GBP
34,601 GBP
34,034 GBP
33,488 GBP
34,978 GBP
34,128 GBP
34,556 GBP
34,439 GBP

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Future outlook for Portage home visitors

Very good outlook

43 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

24% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Portage home visitor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

32% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
32% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate
24% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You could learn some of the skills you need for this job through a college course like the Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care, or a T level in Education.

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Portage home visitor.

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Portage home visitor. Check that you know:

Computer based training software Children's educational software

Device drivers or system software Screen magnification software; Screen reader software

Electronic mail software Email software; Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software Drawing software

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

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Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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Portage home visitor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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