Paula Horrell

I am a self-motivated, compassionate and dedicated individual with confident communication skills and a strong passion for supporting children to feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential. I am kind, caring and patient, with a child-centred approach and a genuine ability to build positive, trusting relationships. I understand the importance of listening to children, recognising their individual needs and responding with empathy, consistency and understanding.

I am particularly passionate about supporting children who may experience challenges with learning, emotional wellbeing or behaviour, and believe that understanding the reasons behind behaviour is key to helping children thrive. I am organised, punctual and reliable, enjoy working within a structured routine and use my initiative to respond positively to changing situations. I work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and value collaboration with colleagues, families and other professionals.

I am always keen to learn, develop my practice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children I support

Level 3 Standard Teaching Assistant at Kirton Primary School (2025-09 – Present)

This role mainly includes: supporting pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing within the primary curriculum, working with individuals and small groups to provide targeted support. adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs, promoting inclusion, independence and confidence, working closely with teachers and other professionals to monitor progress, behaviour and engagement, contributing observations and support IEP, providing pastoral and emotional support, helping pupils develop positive relationships, manage challenges and engage positively in school life, classroom preparation, learning resources and activities, while maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment, help to develop social, emotional and communication skills and work in accordance with school policies and procedures, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and the health, safety and wellbeing of all.

Homemaker/Mother (2022 – 2025)

Residential Support Worker/senior residential support worker at Bettercare Keys/Keys Group (2013-12 – 2022)

• as above plus added responsibility; shift leading, managing the team, therapeutic care, supporting welfare and family visits, supporting in educational placements EBD and SEN children.

Residential Support Worker at Fulbridge Social Care (2013-02 – 2013-12)

• advocate for LAC, safeguarding and supporting.

Sales Assistant Roles at The Original Factory Shop (2009-08 – 2013-10)

Volunteer at Girlguiding (2021 – Present)

supporting at local and county (Lincolnshire south)

Volunteer at Hand me down hub (2023 – Present)

Community organisation

Founder and managing director at ProjectRevolution:YOUTH

YCCD (Armenia), Kreativy NonProfit(kft) (Hungary), TDM2000 Polska (Poland), Generation Europa (Austria), AICEM (Italy)

Working alongside other organisations-management and administrative areas

10 GCSE’s in English, Math and science – George Farmer Technology and Language College, Holbeach A levels in Psychology, Sociology, English, Art – College of West Anglia, Kings Lynn

Ba(hons) in psychosocial studies – Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, Kings Lynn Campus

Level 3 Standard Teaching Assistant NCFE (2025-Present-awaiting gateway with Boston College)