Isabel Needham

Bilingual Primary Teacher with a strong academic foundation in Primary Education, Pedagogy and TEFL. Combining SEND support, EAL learning and adaptive teaching, I bring an inclusive and creative approach to the classroom that supports diverse learners. Known for designing engaging learning resources and fostering warm, supportive learning environments where pupils feel confident to participate and succeed.

A proactive and collaborative educator who contributes positively to school life and community, committed to continuous professional development.

Primary Teacher & Art Co-Ordinator at Montfort British School (2025-04 – Present)

• Full-time class teacher for Year 1, Year 3 and Year 4
• Plan, deliver and assess lessons across the British National Curriculum
• Lead weekly phonics instruction (Jolly Phonics) & fine motor skills support group
• Monitor pupil progress and implement targeted learning interventions
• SEND specialist

Teaching Placement - Year 2 and Year 5 British curriculum at British Council School

• Planned and delivered PE, Maths, English and Reading lessons
• Implemented Read Write Inc. phonics instruction
• Supported a pupil with dyslexia using the Nessy literacy programme
• Progressed to independent lesson planning and classroom leadership

Teaching Placement - Bilingual Setting at CEIP Severo Ochoa

• Year 2 and Year 3 Spanish LOMLOE curriculum placement
• Delivered Science, Arts & Crafts and English lessons
• Supported a highly diverse and international class group
• Worked with a pupil with visual impairment, adapting materials and support
• Supported small-group learning and classroom management

Therapeutic Pedagogy Placement at CEIP Giner de los Ríos

• Supported pupils with ASD, developmental language disorder (TEL), behavioural needs and gifted profiles. Collaborating with specialists to implement inclusive strategies
• Worked within a specialist TEA classroom (Autism Support Unit)
• Developed adapted learning materials and targeted interventions
• Supported pupils from diverse socio-economic and immigrant backgrounds

SEND Placement - Pedagogy at Colegio San Eulogio Diocesano

• Contributed to psychopedagogical assessments and learning needs screening (DLD/TEL, dyslexia, ADHD, autism)
• Used Dytective screening tools to support dyslexia identification
• Collaborated with external services including ONCE to support pupils with visual impairment
• Analysed results from Sociescuelas wellbeing screening to identify pupil support needs
• Supported pastoral guidance for secondary pupils (peer relationships, body image, wellbeing)
• Assisted staff responding to safeguarding concerns and family support cases

Dual Degree in Primary Education & Pedagogy & PT – Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2024)

Master's in TEFL (Literature Specialisation) – Universidad de Alcalá (2025)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education in PGCE – Anglia Ruskin University (2026)

Secondary Education in General Education – Hastings School (2019)