Margaret Onuorah

An experienced and proactive child and youth worker with over 15 years' experience working in Education, Childcare and private settings. Skilled in mentoring, behaviour management, and SEN support. Highly adaptable, calm, and supportive. I build trusted relationships with children and young people, and help them reach their academic, social, and emotional potential.

Childminding & Private Tutor (Maths & English) - Self-Employed

(2023-01 - 2025-02)

• Provided childcare and one-to-one tutoring for children aged 4–11.
• Planned and delivered structured Maths and English lessons.
• Created learning resources, set homework, and gave feedback to parents.
• Supported children's confidence, regulation, and early learning development.

Behavioural Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant - Protocol Education (SEN Schools) - Midfield Primary School, Beacon Secondary School, Woodlands School

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

Worked through Protocol Education in multiple SEN schools, supporting children with complex needs, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH, at: Midfield Primary School, Beacon Secondary School, Woodlands School

• Delivered one-to-one and small-group behavioural mentoring and learning support.
• Assisted in academic interventions, social and emotional development, and behaviour regulation.
• Used visual tools, sensory strategies, de-escalation techniques, and structured routines.
• Collaborated with SENCOs, teachers, therapists, and parents to implement and monitor Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encouraged positive behaviour, self-esteem, communication, and engagement in learning.

Youth Worker (Mentoring) - Sedgehill Community Hall

(2018-03 - 2020-03)

Working with children and young people aged 10–16 who were: At risk of being excluded from school, At risk of becoming youth offenders

• One-to-one mentoring to support behaviour change, emotional regulation, and resilience.
• Delivered anger management, conflict resolution, and self-esteem workshops.
• Collaborated with schools, youth services, safeguarding teams, and families.
• Encouraged positive choices, attendance, and engagement in education.

Youth Worker (Behavioural Mentor)

(2015-06 - 2018-01)

Mentoring young people aged 8–16 who were disengaged socially or academically.

• Delivered personalized activities to build confidence and resilience.
• Supported emotional development, positive behaviour, and re-engagement in learning.

Diploma - Psychology - NCC Online Studies (2024-03 - 2025-03)

Further Maths - Bromley Adult Education (2021-09 - 2022-12)

BA (Hons) - Media, Culture & Communication - University of Greenwich (2002-09 - 2005-05)

English Literature - Bromley Adult College (1999-09 - 2000-04)