Swathy As

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.

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.

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