Shazia Ali

An experienced and dynamic primary educator with eight years of expertise across Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, currently thriving as Special Needs Coordinator (SENCo). Qualified with a PGCE and pursuing NPQ SENCo qualification at master's level. I specialise in adaptive curriculum delivery, data informed pupil tracking, and inclusive teaching.

Passionate about fostering diversity, building strong relationships, and advancing every child's learning potential, I am now eager to work with children and young people of diverse needs in all aspects of their lives, supporting their growth and inclusion through adaptive, person-centred approaches.

Teacher/SENCo - Bordesley Village Primary School - Birmingham

(2018-09)

• Deliver inclusive teaching across age groups 3–11 in a diverse, inner-city setting.
• Foster emotional and intellectual well-being in line with the school's ethos: "If children are happy, they will achieve".

Teacher - Somerville Primary School

(2016-09 - 2018-07)

• Mentorship & Support: Guidance from a designated mentor and induction tutor, providing regular feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Reduced Teaching Load: A 10% timetable reduction in the first year and 5% in the second year to focus on development activities.
• Formal Assessments: Two formal assessments at the end of each year, evaluating progress against the Teachers' Standards.

Attachment 1 - Billesley Primary School

(2015-10 - 2016-02)

• Prepared visual aids and resources to support lessons.
• Assessed children's progress and managed classroom behaviour.
• Liaised with parents and professionals about children's development.
• Provided pastoral support in a safe learning environment.
• Collaborated with assistants and volunteers; promoted literacy and numeracy through imaginative play.

Nursery Manager - Khadra Daycare - Nechells

(2013-10 - 2015-09)

• Created a secure, play-based learning environment promoting independence.
• Managed a team of 16 staff, handling recruitment, supervision, and appraisals.
• Led in-house training on safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS.
• Served as designated safeguarding lead and managed daily parent concerns.
• Coordinated with external professionals including speech therapists and local SENCo.

Nursery Nurse - Teeny Tots Nursery - Moseley

(2011-09 - 2013-10)

• Maintained accurate records of key children's progress.
• Planned and delivered developmentally appropriate activities.
• Liaised with parents and attended meetings and training outside work hours.
• Supported a socially inclusive mealtime environment.
• Honoured cultural diversity and upheld nursery standards.

Teaching Assistant - Agency Work - Birmingham

(2006-09 - 2008-07)

• Supported classroom teaching and learner engagement in varied educational settings.

NPQ SENCo - University College London (2024-10)

PGCE with QTS - CETT and University of Birmingham (2015-09)

BA Honours - Education and ICT - University College Birmingham (2008-09 - 2011-07)

GCSE - Math, Biology, English - Birmingham Adult Education Centre (2007-09 - 2012-07)

NVQ level 3 - Childcare Learning and Development - City College Birmingham (2006-09 - 2008-07)

Classroom Assistant level 2 - City College Birmingham (2006-09 - 2008-07)