Barbara W

A dedicated and empathetic mother of an autistic child with over a year of hands-on experience as a Midday Supervisor, focusing in safeguarding, supervision, and behavioral support of children from Nursery to Year 6. I have valuable professional experience with deep, first-hand personal insight as a parent of a child on the Autism spectrum. I bring an exceptional level of patience, emotional resilience, and practical insight to the classroom, committed to creating an inclusive environment where every unique child feels safe, understood, and supported to reach their full potential.

Midday Supervisor - Riverside Academy

(2025-03)

• Supervised and ensured the safety, well-being, and safeguarding of children with diverse special educational needs from Nursery through to Year 6.
• Managed unstructured lunchtime environments by creating calm, structured, and predictable routines to reduce anxiety and sensory overload for neurodivergent pupils.
• Defused challenging behaviours and supported emotional regulation using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques.

Teaching Assistant Level 3 + Early Years, Teaching and Child Care & SEN, Teaching Assistant - School of Health Care