Danielle Stone

Teaching Assistant

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CheshuntMember since August 31, 2026

Experienced professional in educationSEND and early years and safeguardingSafeguarding and child protectionPrevent awarenessDomestic abuse awarenessCounselling and active-listening skillsSensitive, non-judgemental communicationSEND, EHCP and SEMH supportEmotional wellbeing and behaviour supportProfessional boundariesConfidentialityAccurate recording and information handlingBuilding positive relationships with children, families and professionalsCollaborative working

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Experienced professional in educationSEND and early years and safeguardingSafeguarding and child protectionPrevent awarenessDomestic abuse awareness

About

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.

Experience

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)