Swathy As
Motivated and empathetic individual with a background in education and supporting children with additional needs
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About
Motivated and empathetic individual with a background in education and supporting children with additional needs, looking to transition into a Care Assistant role where I can apply my communication, safeguarding, and support skills to enhance the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Experience
Learning Support Assistant - Forest way School - Coalville, UK
(2025-03)
Supported children aged 4 to 16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, learning difficulties, and behavioural challenges.
- Assisted pupils with personal care needs such as toileting, dressing, hygiene, and feeding, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times.
- Assisted teachers in delivering personalized learning activities based on individual education plans (IEPs).
- Support students with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction skills.
- Assisted with mobility and physical support, helping students participate safely in daily activities.
- Built trusting relationships through patience, empathy, and effective communication.
- Recorded observations of children's progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing to support planning and care.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and care staff to provide consistent support.
Education Volunteer - Shaftesbury Junior School - Leicester, UK
(2024-04 - 2024-10)
Supported children in a mainstream classroom, including those with additional needs, to stay engaged and comfortable.
- Worked closely with teachers and staff, following instructions and contributing to a supportive learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with children through patience, empathy, and active listening.
- Assisted in managing behaviour and emotional needs using calm and consistent approaches.
- Encouraged confidence, independence, and social interaction among pupils.
- Provided one-to-one support when required.
Biology Teacher - MGM Central Public School - Kerala, India
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
I planned and delivered lessons across the curriculum to children's aged 11-16.
- I supported students academic, social, and emotional development.
- Promoted positive behaviour, and maintained a safe and structured classroom.
- Ensuring Children's safety by Following Safeguarding policies.
- liaised with colleagues, parents, and school staff to monitor progress and support student achievement.
Care Assistant - Old age home - Kerala, India
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
Provided compassionate daily care to elderly residents, supporting them with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and mobility while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Assisted residents with meals and hydration, ensuring nutritional needs were met and monitoring any changes in appetite or wellbeing.
- Offered emotional support and companionship, helping to reduce loneliness and promote mental wellbeing.
- Supported residents with walking, transferring, and safe movement to prevent falls and injuries.
- Maintained clean and safe living areas, following infection control and hygiene standards.
Education
Secondary education - Government High School (2012) Kerala, India
Higher Secondary Education - Government Higher Secondary School (2014) Kerala, India
Bachelor degree - Zoology - SN College (2014 - 2017) Kerala, India
Bachelor of Education - Kerala University College of Teacher Education (2018 - 2020) India
MA Education Practice - De Montfort University (2023 - 2024) Leicester, UK
