Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
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I am a reliable and organised professional with strong administration, communication and coordination skills. I have experience maintaining accurate records, managing priorities, supporting day-to-day operations and providing dependable assistance in fast-paced environments. I am proactive, adaptable and confident working independently or as part of a team, with a focus on delivering an efficient and professional service.
My degree in Education and previous roles have helped me build a strong set of transferable skills suited to administration and support-based positions. I have experience in record management, written communication, planning, organisation and handling information with accuracy and confidentiality. I am comfortable working in busy settings, managing changing priorities and supporting teams to keep processes running smoothly and efficiently.
Pupil Support Assistant Level 2 - Dunfermline High School (ASN) - Dunfermline
(2023-08)
Working as an effective team member I worked collaboratively with teachers and other member of staff. I established positive relationships with pupils who have challenging behaviour and helped to improve their numeracy and literacy skills so they can achieve intended outcomes. I ensured they were in a learning environment where they can work without any interruption.
I helped support children individually or in small groups in school/curricular activities to enhance personal development e.g., in the playground/leisure activities/school outings/practical class activities. I have provided information to the updating, planning, scheduling activities and review process of individual pupils. I helped pupils in the use of technology to enhance learning e.g.
ICT. Supervised pupil's self-administration of medication. I had to create a level of trust with pupils and was aware of any changes in their condition, acting as required. Organising and managing the equipment and resources required for a pupil around the school and in class e.g., mobility aids, communication devices, IT and being familiar with specific technologies.
Supporting pupil to follow instructions given by the class teacher,
Pupil Support Assistant Level 2 - Woodmill High School (ASN) - Dunfermline
(2021-04 - 2023-06)
Working as an effective team member I worked collaboratively with teachers and other member of staff. I established positive relationships with pupils who have challenging behaviour and helped to improve their numeracy and literacy skills so they can achieve intended outcomes. I ensured they were in a learning environment where they can work without any interruption.
I helped support children individually or in small groups in school/curricular activities to enhance personal development e.g., in the playground/leisure activities/school outings/practical class activities. I have provided information to the updating, planning, scheduling activities and review process of individual pupils. I helped pupils in the use of technology to enhance learning e.g.
ICT. Supervised pupil's self-administration of medication. I had to create a level of trust with pupils and was aware of any changes in their condition, acting as required. Organising and managing the equipment and resources required for a pupil around the school and in class e.g., mobility aids, communication devices, IT and being familiar with specific technologies.
Supporting pupil to follow instructions given by the class teacher,
Student Teacher - St Margaret's Primary School - Dunfermline
(2017-08 - 2018-04)
I worked with children in P4 – P7 from August to December then P1 – P3 from January until April. During this time, I worked with different ability groups, gave additional support, worked with different staff like PE specialist and Pupil Support Staff. I took on responsibilities such as lesson planning whilst developing different engagement skills between younger and older pupils and worked with a pupil, with ADHD, to improve his learning.
Student Teacher - Canmore Primary School - Dunfermline
(2016-09 - 2016-04)
Within this role I observed pupils in the classroom, play area and lunchtime environment at different stages in the primary school. I lead reading groups, assisted in devising lesson plans for PE, Art and Maths classes and participated in a working group focusing on the improvement of learning within the school. Through this I was able to develop good working relationships with all members of staff and partners including after-school club staff, PE and ESOL specialists.
Retail Manager - Good News Newsagent - Dunfermline
(2010-04 - 2015-12)
I was responsible for the opening and closing of the shop. I ensured a high level of customer service was provided by all staff whilst being responsible for tasks like: processing and organising items for delivery to customers; stock taking and replenishment; cashing up all takings and recording all financial transactions. I also liaised with suppliers and ensured that all health and safety was managed within the store.
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies - University of Edinburgh (2015-09 - 2020-08)
Access to Humanities - Humanities - Fife College (2014-08 - 2015-06)
Mathematics 1 SCQF Level 5 - Mathematics - Fife College (2014-08 - 2015-06)
English SCQF Level 5 - English - Fife College (2014-08 - 2015-06)
