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Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.

School business managers oversee the efficient day-to-day running of a school and support the headteacher and leadership team.

School crossing patrols help children and adults cross the road safely on their way to and from school.

A school houseparent looks after the welfare, safety and pastoral care of students in boarding schools.

Lunchtime supervisors work in primary, secondary and special schools, looking after children during the lunch break.

Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.

Skills for life teachers work with adults and sometimes 16 to 18-year-olds to improve their English and maths.

Special educational needs (SEN) teachers work with children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities.

Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants support teachers to help children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Swimming teachers help people learn how to swim, improve their swimming skills and exercise in water.

Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with reading, writing and learning activities.

Trade union officials represent, train and advise union members, carry out research and develop policy.