Myra Malik

Experienced SENCO and Primary Teacher with a strong background in special educational needs, curriculum planning, and staff development. Proven track record in implementing 'Assess, Plan, Do, Review' strategies to support individual learning needs. Adept at fostering inclusive environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and parents.

Skilled in non-verbal communication techniques. Committed to safeguarding children and promoting their well-being. Passionate about continuous professional development and enhancing educational outcomes for all students.

SENCO at Noor Ul Islam Preschool (2022-09 – Present)

• Supporting staff to understand, identify and meet SEN needs of children in setting
• Ensure parental involvement
• Liaise with multi-agency settings when making referrals and accessing professional support
• Deliver SEN specialist staff trainings
• Maintain high standard of continuous professional development by accessing training

Primary Teacher at Noor Ul Islam Primary School (2020-09 – 2022-07)

• Planning, preparing and teaching primary pupils of a range of abilities using UK National Curriculum
• Organising resources and fostering a positive learning environment
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic presentation and maintaining discipline through various behaviour management techniques
• Coordinating trips and assemblies
• Working with colleagues on fostering whole school ethos in events
• Ensuring safety of children
• Engaging with parents to provide regular progress feedback

Assistant SENCO and Secondary Art Teacher at North Road Academy (2018-01 – 2019-07)

• Working with SENCO and staff to implement supportive interventions for pupils with SEND
• Engaging with parents on progress
• Delivering Art lessons to pupils in KS 3
• Organising and preparing resources for lessons
• Coordinating relevant trips
• Ensuring safety of children

KEY STAGE 1 SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER at RAVENSBOURNE SCHOOL (2007-09 – 2009-02)

• Plan and deliver lessons for pupils with SEND according to their IEP targets and P scales
• Manage and work with a team of staff in the classroom
• Use Makaton and PECS systems to enhance communication
• Coordinate school trips and assemblies
• Work with medical staff and therapists on site
• Deliver regular progress feedback to parents

SESSIONAL PLAY WORKER at ELHAP (Every Life has a purpose) (2004-09 – 2006-07)

• Use appropriate play work intervention styles to support a range of play types
• Ensure safety of children in my care
• Prepare and tidy the playground areas under direction of senior staff
• Attend staff trainings

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Royal Holloway, University of London (2003)

Post graduate diploma in Child focused Practice – Birkbeck, University of London (2005)

Post graduate certificate in Education – University of East London (2007)

QTS in Qualified Teacher Status – General Teaching Council for England (2008)

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years SENCO – Best Practice Network (2024)