Sarah Chapman

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with 13 years of experience in primary education, specializing in special education needs and disabilities, attachment & trauma support and mental health & wellbeing. Proven ability to enhance provision resulting in implementing and developing the English as Additional Language department. Successfully leading to gaining a prestigious award, the School of Sanctuary Award.

Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and committed to raising awareness of neurodiversity and inclusion.

13 years as a teaching assistant in Prior's Mill CE Primary School, working from Level 2 up to Higher Level Teaching Assistant. My role was primarily focussed on supporting SEND and MHWB needs. I implemented and developed the English as Additional Language department which led to me gaining the School of Sanctuary Award- the first educational setting in Billingham to do so! I have led training in mental health support and specialise in attachment and trauma support.

• Leading EAL, a whole school approach- The Bell Foundation
• Paediatric first aid- Level 3- JD Training Solutions
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)- Leeds Beckett University
• Licensed Thrive Practitioner- childhood years- Thrive 
• Attachment & Trauma Lead in Schools- University of Brighton and Hove/ TouchBase
• Theraplay Level 1- The Theraplay Institute, sponsored by Stockton Sixth Form College