Beverley Gibson

A professional, responsible individual with a varied skill set, including administrative, social care and education; specialising in SEN support. Proven ability to adapt lesson plans, activities and implement positive behaviour management strategies, and foster independence. Organised, supportive and creative, with a strong belief in ongoing personal development.

Activities Coordinator - Order of St John care home

• Organising fun and rewarding activities for residents
• Liaising with suppliers and entertainers
• Working with and supporting volunteers
• Writing and distribution of weekly and monthly newsletters, advertising and promoting activity engagement
• Data Entry

SEN Teaching Assistant - Athena school

(2024-05 - 2025-08)

• Supporting student with SEMH needs
• Enabling them access education within a nurturing, safe environment to enable learning, development and independence
• Creative and collaborative support, suitable for student needs
• Knowledge of restraint training
• A flexible approach to supporting students with challenging behaviour

Customer Service Support - Serco / Lincoln County Council

(2023-07 - 2023-10)

• Working in a Customer Care Centre, as first point of contact
• Receiving calls to access information on school transport
• Triage for calls on children service
• Gathering information, transferring calls effectively
• Communicating verbally and via email
• Recording detailed, accurate information and logging calls
• Using both Microsoft and internal IT systems to access information and relaying to members of the public

Multi-faith Chaplaincy Administrator - University of Lincoln

(2022-08 - 2023-04)

• Supporting the running of the multi-faith chaplaincy team through various administration tasks
• Maintaining financial and all other records
• Keeping everyone up to date on events and supporting students and team members
• Liaising with outside agencies
• Use of IT programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Organising events
• Completing purchase orders and overall financial records

Learning Support Assistant - Riseholme College

(2021-11 - 2022-06)

• Supporting the needs of students to enable them to achieve their educational goals as well their personal development
• Working one-to-one and in group settings with SEN students
• A flexible approach to supporting students with challenging behaviour
• Being an ally to LGBTQIA+ students

Learning Support Assistant - Various – Agency

(2018-09 - 2021-10)

• Working in a variety of educational settings, including Secondary and SEN Schools
• Supporting students one-to-one and in a group setting, overcoming behaviour that challenges and enabling students to succeed personally and educationally
• Establishing strong supportive relationships with students
• Flexible approach to new settings

Weekend Housing Officer - YMCA

(2011 - 2019)

• Supporting vulnerable residents with personal, emotional and practical needs
• Administrative duties on reception, communicating with outside agencies and emergency services
• Providing practical support, including catering meals

Learning Support Assistant - Easton & Otley College

(2011 - 2019)

• Supporting SEN students 16+ to adults
• Teaching practical skills to enable independence

BA honours - History and Theology - St John's College

Diploma - Ministry and Mission - Queens Foundation College

GCSEs