Jakki Hook

Experienced Reading and Phonics Support Assistant with a strong background in supporting children with literacy difficulties, SEND, autism and speech and language needs. Skilled in delivering daily reading and phonics interventions, tracking pupil progress and working closely with teaching staff to improve outcomes. Knowledgeable in safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Currently studying the NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Phonics and Early Reading.

Reading and Phonics Support Assistant - Gilbert Inglefield Academy

(2024-01)

• Deliver daily reading and phonics interventions for pupils requiring additional literacy support.
• Support students who struggle with reading, helping improve decoding, fluency, comprehension and confidence.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and adapt interventions to individual needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEND teams to support pupils across the school.
• Promote a positive reading culture and encourage reading for pleasure.

Library Volunteer - Gilbert Inglefield Academy

(2023-11)

• Assist with cataloguing books and maintaining library resources.
• Support pupils in accessing appropriate reading materials.
• Provide administrative support within the library.

Learning Support Assistant - The Rushmere Park Academy

(2022-11 - 2024-01)

• Supported pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder within a specialist resource provision.
• Assisted children in accessing learning and participating in wider school life.
• Supported literacy, numeracy, speech and language development.
• Delivered small-group phonics interventions.
• Assisted with library duties and ran a lunchtime reading and painting club.

School Lunchtime Supervisor - Dovery Academy

(2022-01 - 2022-11)

Supervised children aged 3–4 during lunchtime and provided support within the preschool setting when required.

Accounts Assistant - Quartz Publishing & Exhibitions (DMG World Media)

(2007-11 - 2011-08)

Managed invoicing, payment processing, collections, sales ledger allocations, administration and reception duties.

Credit Controller - Turret Publishing & Exhibitions (DMG World Media)

(2005-08 - 2007-11)

Managed customer accounts, credit control activities, invoice processing and customer queries.

Customer Service Assistant - TIGI Haircare

(2000-03 - 2005-07)

Processed orders, handled customer enquiries and liaised with courier companies regarding deliveries.

Customer Service Assistant - Radisson Hotel Group

(1999-01 - 1999-12)

Handled hotel booking enquiries and customer reservations.

Data Capture Clerk - Southern Electric

(1996-10 - 1998-11)

Data capture and document scanning responsibilities.

GCSEs - Mathematics, English, English Literature, History, Economics and Art - Evelyns Secondary School, Hillingdon