Soumaya Badache

A dedicated and highly experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with expertise in Primary and Early Years settings. Specialist knowledge in supporting children with Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Speech and Language Delays, and EAL. Experienced in implementing interventions like autism attention bucket, and NELI. I strongly believe in inclusive education, committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

Learning Support Assistant - Mayville Primary School

(2023-10 - 2026-03)

• Deliver targeted Attention Autism (Bucket Time) sessions to increase engagement and focus for SEN pupils.
• Facilitate NELI (Nuffield Early Language Intervention) to support speech and language development.
• Lead 1:1 and group phonics in line with the curriculum (RWI).
• Collaborate closely with the SENCO to monitor EHCP progress and adapt learning materials for inclusivity.
• Created and led 1:1 and small group interventions for SEND pupils, or pupils with additional needs, monitoring progress.
• Supported class assemblies and social-emotional groups, resulting in improved pupil confidence and peer relationships, and general classroom support.
• Successfully transitioned pupils through structured routine and visual timetables.

1:1 SEN LSA - George Mitchell Primary School

(2022-09 - 2023-09)

• Provided 1:1 support for a pupil with complex needs, focusing on academic and emotional regulation.
• Designed and implemented a personalised visual timetable and workstation, reducing transition anxiety.
• Maintained daily communication logs for parents and the SENCO to ensure a holistic approach to the child's development.

Early Years Practitioner - Redwood Preschool - London

(2020-09 - 2022-07)

• Managed a key group of children, tracking progress through the EYFS Framework 2021 and digital learning journeys.
• Adapted the environment to be enabling and nurturing for SEN children, ensuring sensory needs were met within the classroom.
• Built strong, trusting partnerships with parents, offering strategies to support speech and language development at home.

Degree - Media and Communications - University d'Annaba

Diploma - Preschool Practice

Certificate - Childcare

Level 2 - Teaching Assistant