Teaching Assistant - The Park School (Special Needs Secondary School)
(2021-09)
I am currently working as a Teaching Assistant at The Park School. I support students with special educational needs and complex learning needs in both one-to-one and small-group settings.
- Supported students with a range of special educational needs (SEN) and complex learning needs in both one-to-one and small-group settings.
- Worked under the direction of the class teacher to deliver tailored learning activities and enable students to access the curriculum.
- Assisted students with personal care, ensuring dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
- Promoted students social, emotional, and personal development, encouraging independence and life skills.
- Used positive behaviour management strategies to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Adapted learning resources and activities to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Build positive relationships with students to encourage confidence, engagement, and participation in lessons.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals, such as speech and language teams to deliver high-quality support.
- Followed safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies to maintain the highest standards of care and professionalism.
- I used softwares, such as Word, Outlook, Teams, CPOMs and Arbor.
- I use every compliance to keep up to date with my training and CPD building.
Nursery Assistant - Daydream Nursery
(2018-07 - 2021-09)
Provided high-quality care and support to young children in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment. Worked closely with colleagues and parents to promote children's learning, wellbeing, and development, ensuring each child reached key milestones through engaging activities and positive interactions.
- Supported children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Planned and delivered fun, age-appropriate activities to encourage social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Assisted with personal care, including toileting, nappy changing, handwashing, and encouraging independence.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor play, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
- Built positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to support each child's individual needs.
- Observed, monitored, and recorded children's progress and shared observations with the nursery team.
- Encouraged positive behaviour, confidence, and good communication skills through play-based learning.
- Prepared learning resources and maintained a clean, safe, and organised nursery environment.
- Assisted with snack and mealtimes while promoting healthy eating habits and good hygiene.
- Followed safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies to ensure the highest standards of childcare.
