Stefanie Venne

SEND Teaching Assistant

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Peterborough, Orton Longueville, PeterboroughMember since 29 June 2022

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About

I am young professional with 6 years of experience working in SEND. I am interested in furthering my career in education, I am currently applying for a part time university course do to this.

Experience

My present job is with Cambridgeshire Regional College ( 2016 to the present time)

I am a young professional looking to further my career in teaching. In the last 6 years, I have gained significant experience working with special educational needs (SEND). This work has included the care and education of young adults with a variety of disabilities including, Downs syndrome, Autism, Global delay, Aspergers, ADHD, and other severe learning difficulties. Some clinical conditions have included epilepsy and diabetes.

My duties include

Classroom and lesson preparation
The importance of embedding English and Maths into each lesson.
Creating resources, and aligning these to the individual learning needs.
Where necessary the provision of personal care.
Developing artwork materials
The undertaking of sensory circuits
Responsibility for monitoring progress and report writing relating to my students.

A good deal of my working day is on a 1:1 basis with students, however, I understand the importance of working in a team in this challenging environment. Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal are essential when working in SEND. Empowering students to achieve their personalised learning outcomes, including Educational Health and Care Plan targets is an integral part of my role.

A communication book is completed daily to ensure that the carers and parents are kept up to date on behavioral issues and learning progress. A team meeting is held each morning to discuss the learning and development of each individual. A pro-monitor entry on the intent, implementation, and impact of each student is part of my daily routine.

I am passionate about the care and academic progress of each of my learners as I want them to reach their full potential. I believe the knowledge and skills I have attained are easily transferable to the primary school setting as I have had a good foundation in the care of individuals with special needs.

Education

Cambridge Regional College: 2010-2012 + BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied

Science (Medical Science)

Ramsey Abbey College: 2005-2010 + 8 GCSE’s

I undertake annual training to include:

Moving and handling
Safeguarding (DBS checked)
Fire training
Kitchen hygiene
PREVENT training against radicalisation
Epilepsy care training
Mar chart training and administration of medications
SKIP training now requires update
June 2022- Diabetes and insulin training

In-house training:

Makaton
Accurate record-keeping
Regular appraisals and observations

I am undertaking my Level 1 Makaton training in the summer and I hope to be accepted onto a part-time University course to continue my learning within SEND.