Ben Fairman

Dedicated education professional with hands-on experience supporting pupils with SEN in primary settings. Skilled in behaviour management, adaptive learning strategies, and cross-team collaboration. Committed to fostering pupil confidence, wellbeing, and curriculum access.

SEN Support Assistant - St Mary & St Michael's Catholic Primary School – East London - East London

(2025-09 - 2026-03)

• Delivered 1:1 and small-group SEN support for pupils aged 4–11, adapting strategies to individual learning and emotional needs
• Applied positive reinforcement and behaviour management techniques to reduce disruption and promote pupil wellbeing
• Collaborated with teachers and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality provision across the classroom

Volunteer Primary School Sports Coach - Primary School

(2023-09 - 2025-09)

• Supported PE lesson delivery and coordinated extracurricular sporting events alongside the Lead PE Teacher
• Built strong communication skills engaging with pupils, staff, and parents from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated consistent reliability and initiative, progressing from volunteer role into a paid SEN position

Sports - Coaching - Barking and Dagenham College

GCSEs - Emerson Park Academy (2018-09 - 2023-07)