Samantha Lupton

Driven Teaching Assistant in Primary School bringing [Number] years of experience. Positive role model, successful in quickly building rapport with students. Adept at working with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging and interactive lessons.

Carer - Family

(2010-12 - 2014-01)

During this time I acted as an unpaid carer for my elderly grandmother. I cooked, cleaned, shopped and prepared food for her. I continued this role until I gave birth to my first child in 2014.

Teaching Assistant In Primary School - West View Primary School - Hartlepool

(2009-10 - 2010-09)

In this role I worked throughout the school in key stages 1 and 2. Gaining experience in supporting children in nursery and all years of the primary school, creating positive and engaging learning environments to improve student experiences. My main position within this role was working 1:1 with an Autistic child with challenging behaviour.

Production Operative - Walkers crisp factory - Peterlee

(2006-01 - 2007-01)

Working as part of a team in a food manufacturing environment I undertook a variety of duties. Part of my role was working on a production line and completing duties to meet deadlines while using strict health, safety and hygiene standards at all times.

Teaching Assistant - Ward Jackson Primary school - Hartlepool

(2004-09 - 2006-07)

This voluntary position allowed me to gain practical experience working in a classroom. My duties included assisting the class teacher in day to day activities, organising educational tasks and ensuring the care and welfare of all pupils in wider school environments such as the playground and dining hall.

Teaching Assistant - St Begas primary school - Hartlepool

(2001-09 - 2002-07)

Working with children in groups and 1:1, I gained experience working in a classroom environment whilst studying for an NVQ level 2 in Early years and Education.

Nursing Assistant - St Helens Primary School - Hartlepool

(2001-09 - 2002-07)

I supervised children in the classroom and on the yard as well as organising activities. Preparing food and keeping areas clean and tidy where part of my daily routine. This school was a placement whilst I studied my NVQ level 2 in early years and Education.

Waitress/Kitchen assistant - Goodbodys Eaterie - Hartlepool

(1999-01 - 2001-12)

Working as part of a team, my job involved taking orders, serving food, cash handling and keeping areas clean and tidy whilst adhering to strict health and safety regulations at all times.

Higher National Diploma - Education; Access diploma (equivalent to A Level) in Humanities and Social science - subjects including History, Sociology, Criminology, Criminological studies, - Hartlepool College of Further Education (2011-09)

NVQ Level 3; CLANSA Certificate - Classroom Literacy and Numeracy support Assistant. Equivalent to NVQ Level 3.

• Education - Stockton sixth form college (2005-09)

NVQ Level 2; NVQ Level 2 in Early years care and education.

• Education - Hartlepool College of Further Education (2002-07)

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science, I.T, French, History, Graphic Technology.

• Henry Smiths Comprehensive School (2001-05)