Imogen P

Qualified Early Years and Key Stage 1 teacher with a BA (Hons) in Early Years Primary Teaching (3–7) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Currently working as an EYFS Higher Level Teaching Assistant, independently teaching Nursery, Reception and Year 1 classes, planning and delivering engaging lessons that promote excellent progress for all learners. Passionate about creating nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environments where children feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their potential.

Experienced in phonics, assessment, behaviour management and supporting pupils with SEND. A reflective and enthusiastic practitioner who builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues and is committed to delivering high-quality teaching across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.

EYFS Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Frodsham CE Primary School

(2025-03)

• Independently teach Nursery, Reception and Year 1 classes, including regular PPA cover.
• Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons in line with the EYFS Framework and National Curriculum.
• Teach weekly Year 1 Science lessons and monitor pupil progress through formative assessment.
• Deliver Read Write Inc. phonics sessions and targeted interventions.
• Complete Reception Baseline and ongoing assessments to inform future planning.
• Support pupils with SEND through differentiated teaching, visual supports and personalised strategies.
• Lead teaching assistants when covering whole-class teaching.
• Build strong relationships with parents through transition events, workshops and daily communication.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and wider staff to ensure all pupils achieve their potential.
• Contribute fully to staff meetings, INSET training and wider school life.

Nursery Practitioner - Headstart Nursery, Chester

(2024-07 - 2025-03)

• Planned and delivered engaging learning opportunities for Preschool children.
• Managed a key group of children, completing observations, assessments and reports using Tapestry.
• Monitored children's development using Development Matters.
• Built positive relationships with parents through daily communication and progress meetings.
• Supported children's independence, communication and social development through play-based learning.
• Carried out safeguarding procedures and daily risk assessments.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to provide an inclusive learning environment.

Teaching Placement – Reception - Gorsewood Primary School

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

University of Chester BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS

• Planned and taught sequences of lessons across the EYFS curriculum.
• Used Literacy Tree, Maths No Problem and Read Write Inc.
• Managed continuous provision and classroom organisation.
• Deployed teaching assistants effectively.
• Contributed to assessment, parents' evening and school visits.

Teaching Placement – Reception - Frodsham CE Primary School

(2023-04 - 2023-05)

• Planned and delivered lessons across all areas of learning.
• Developed behaviour management strategies.
• Taught phonics and foundation subjects.
• Attended staff meetings and educational visits.

Teaching Placement - Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School

(2022-11 - 2022-12)

• Supported learning across a creative, child-centred curriculum.
• Gained experience within an alternative educational setting.
• Assisted with outdoor learning, arts and practical activities.

Teaching Placement – Year 1 - Neston Primary School

(2021-11 - 2022-06)

• Planned and taught lessons using White Rose Maths and Read Write Inc.
• Supported pupils with SEND.
• Developed effective classroom management and lesson planning skills.
• Progressed from team teaching to independently teaching the class.

Food Preparation & Customer Service Assistant - ChipD, Chester

(2022 - 2023)

These roles strengthened my communication, teamwork, organisation and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Bar Staff - Kinver Constitutional Club

(2019 - 2021)

BA (Hons) - Early Years Primary Teaching (3–7) with QTS - University of Chester A Levels - Kinver High School & Sixth Form

GCSEs - Kinver High School & Sixth Form