Danielle Stone

Experienced children's support professional with a background in education, SEND and early years. I have strong experience supporting children with additional, emotional and behavioural needs, alongside safeguarding responsibilities and working with families and external professionals. I hold a Level 4 SEND qualification and an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills, with additional training in domestic abuse, mental health, SEMH and Prevent.

I am keen to build on my experience and knowledge within a role supporting vulnerable children and families, with a particular interest in safeguarding, wellbeing and providing effective support to those experiencing challenging circumstances.

Teaching Assistant - Bonneygrove Primary School

(2025-10)

• Support Year 1 pupils through whole-class, small-group and one-to-one work, adapting support for individual learning and developmental needs.
• Support pupils with SEND and emotional or behavioural needs, promoting inclusion, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Deliver targeted interventions including Little Wandle phonics and monitor progress to inform teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding and child-welfare procedures, responding appropriately to concerns and maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Early Years Practitioner & SENCO - Mill Lane Pre-School

(2023-04 - 2025-10)

• Coordinated support for children with SEND, identifying needs and developing individualised support plans and IEPs.
• Worked closely with parents/carers, colleagues and external professionals to coordinate appropriate support.
• Supported children with developmental, behavioural and emotional needs and built positive professional relationships with children and families.
• Maintained accurate, confidential records and followed safeguarding procedures for reporting and escalating concerns.

Early Years Practitioner - Little Oaks Montessori Nursery

(2021-01 - 2023-04)

• Supported children aged 2-4 with emotional, social and developmental needs as a key person.
• Observed and assessed development, planned individualised activities and identified areas requiring additional support.
• Worked with families and colleagues while maintaining safeguarding, child-protection and confidentiality requirements.

Customer Service Advisor & Creche Assistant - Borough of Broxbourne Council

(2018-05 - 2021-04)

• Provided safe, responsive care for children aged six weeks to five years and professional support to parents and members of the public.
• Maintained safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality standards.

Admin & Finance Assistant / Operations Officer - Borough of Broxbourne Council

(2015 - 2017)

• Developed strong administrative, record-keeping and customer-service skills while working professionally with members of the public.

Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years

Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills - NCFE CACHE

Level 3 Certificate for SENCOs in Early Years (PVI)

Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) - Qualsafe

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Edexcel BTEC

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration Knowledge

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction