Emily Light

Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience as a volunteer play leader and volunteer TA in a SEN school, specialising in early childhood education and child development. Demonstrates strong communication skills, effective listening, and expertise in facilitating age-appropriate activities to enhance social interaction, creativity, and teamwork among children. Adept at ensuring child safeguarding compliance, maintaining organised environments, and promoting healthy habits through hygiene practices and nutritious meal preparation.

Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships and creating safe spaces for learning and exploration. Committed to supporting children's growth while contributing to inclusive educational settings.

Knowledgeable

Playworker with deep understanding of and experience with family childcare. Displays high degree of honesty, loyalty and integrity. Actively supports ongoing development and education for all students.

Volunteer play leader at Hertfordshire County Council (2024-04 – 2025-12)

• Facilitated communication development for children with special educational needs to enhance their social interactions and learning capabilities.
• Facilitated preparation of nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits.
• Facilitated interactive play sessions to enhance children's social skills and foster collaborative relationships.
• Facilitate guided play activities to promote engagement and enjoyment.
• Cultivated a safe environment for children to explore and learn effectively.
• Ensured compliance with safeguarding protocols and health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Cleaned up after activities to prepare rooms for next sessions.
• Set up equipment, ready for children playtime, assembling while following safety guidelines.

volunteer TA in a SEN school at Hertfordshire County Council (2025-05 – 2025-07)

• Facilitated children's engagement with play activities to foster creativity and social interaction.
• Facilitated communication among children to enhance social interaction and teamwork.
• Managed snack preparation and feeding to ensure optimal nourishment and enjoyment for children.
• Ensured maintenance of a safe environment through proactive risk assessments and safety protocols.
• Maintained organised classroom environment to facilitate a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Designed engaging activities for children, fostering creativity and exploration.
• Led community walks with children.
• Engaged actively in physical education lessons to enhance overall fitness and teamwork skills.
• Organised classroom spaces and materials to help teacher prepare for lessons.

GCSEs, level 1/GCSE – Ionsdale School (2026)