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Aimee McCarthy

Leeds,West Berkshire

Summary

As an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant, I am dedicated to supporting students with a range of learning needs and challenges. I have developed strong skills in creating tailored support plans, collaborating with teachers and specialists, and providing whole class, 1:1 and group support to enhance student engagement and achievement. I have developed strong skills in building meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues, ensuring that each individual receives the support they need to succeed.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Higher level teaching assistant

Collaborative Learning Trust
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2023 - Current
  • Deliver whole-class lessons in the absence of the teacher, following school policies, lesson plans, and behaviour management strategies to ensure continuity and a safe learning environment
  • Deliver tailored instruction to small groups of students in an alternative provision setting, supporting those struggling in mainstream education
  • Maintain regular communication with parents and carers to ensure consistency and support between home and school
  • Manage and de-escalated challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies and a trauma-informed approach
  • Support children with a range of additional needs, including ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities, adapting teaching methods and resources to promote engagement and learning
  • Develop and implement personalised behaviour management strategies, using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques to address challenging behaviours
  • Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to create and review individual education plans (IEPs) tailored to each child's specific needs
  • Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions, focusing on building social, emotional, and academic skills to support inclusion within the classroom
  • Liaise with external agencies, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and social services, to seek advice and additional support for children with complex needs
  • Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students at all times
  • Identify and report safeguarding concerns to the appropriate staff members in a timely and professional manner
  • Record safeguarding incidents and concerns promptly on CPOMS, ensuring clear and confidential reporting
  • Ensure all safeguarding concerns are communicated effectively to designated safeguarding leads (DSL) and other relevant professionals
  • Follow up on safeguarding issues, ensuring all necessary actions are taken to protect the welfare of students
  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons and activities for whole mainstream classes, small provision groups, intervention sessions, after-school clubs, and 1:1 support, ensuring tailored approaches to meet diverse learning needs
  • Maintain classroom organisation, ensuring resources are readily available and lesson materials are prepared daily
  • Update and maintain visual timetables, classroom displays, and organisational tools to enhance student engagement
  • Supervise students during break times, ensuring safety and fostering positive social interactions
  • Deliver phonics lessons and support reading development, helping students build foundational language skills
  • Mark student work, provide constructive feedback, and communicate progress to the class teacher for ongoing planning
  • Deliver targeted learning and behaviour interventions, closely monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as needed
  • Communicate openly and respectfully with team members
  • Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas and collaborating on school-wide initiatives and projects
  • Use school systems such as Arbor, CPOMS, Outlook, SharePoint, and School Grid effectively to manage student data, track safeguarding concerns, and communicate with staff

Admin and Operations assistant

Broomfield South SILC
Leeds
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managed front-of-house operations, greeting visitors, staff, and students with a professional and welcoming attitude while ensuring security protocols were followed
  • Handled incoming calls, emails, and inquiries, providing accurate information and directing requests to the appropriate staff members or departments
  • Supported the administrative team with scheduling appointments, meetings, and coordinating communication between staff, parents, and external agencies
  • Assisted in maintaining student records and confidential information, adhering to data protection regulations and school policies
  • Coordinated the distribution of materials, notices, and communications to staff, students, and parents
  • Supported the management of school events, including parent meetings, staff training, and extracurricular activities
  • Liaised with external service providers, ensuring timely coordination of services such as therapy sessions and additional support for students
  • Provided administrative support to the Senior Leadership team, SENCO and teaching staff, including processing student referrals and arranging support services
  • Handled confidential documents with utmost discretion and security, always adhering to the schools safeguarding policy.
  • Assured smooth operation with proper inventory management.
  • Streamlined documentation, minimising errors and redundancies.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
  • Maintained organised work environment for improved productivity.
  • Generated reports as required, aiding decision-making process.
  • Ensured strict safeguarding protocols were followed when granting entry and exit to the school, including monitoring specialist transport and visitors

Student Information Service Advisor

University of Leeds
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Acted as the first point of contact for students, parents, and university staff, handling face-to-face, email, and telephone communications on a daily basis
  • Provided timely, consistent, and accurate information to students and individuals across the university
  • Collaborated with colleagues within the department and across the university to ensure smooth service delivery
  • Supported and mentored less experienced colleagues, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Maintained discretion and adhered to GDPR principles in all communications and interactions
  • Logged all interactions and feedback, ensuring accurate records of calls, emails, and footfall for future referencePrioritised workload effectively during busy periods, ensuring no disruption in the service provision process.
  • Documented all services provided, maintaining comprehensive records.
  • Collaborated with team members for improved service performance.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by understanding and meeting their requirements.

Teaching assistant

Leeds City Counci
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.2010 - 01.2022
  • Maintained classroom tidiness, organised resources, and ensured all materials were ready for lessons
  • Supported small groups of children and provided 1:1 assistance, particularly for students with additional needs
  • Collaborated with the class teacher to deliver lessons, adapt resources, and assist with overall classroom management
  • Created and prepared learning resources, ensuring appropriate materials were available for lessons and activities
  • Monitored and supported positive behaviour management, using effective strategies to address and de-escalate challenging behaviours
  • Updated and maintained visual timetables, displays, and other classroom organisation tools
  • Supervised playground activities, ensuring safety and promoting positive social interactions among students
  • Delivered phonics lessons and provided targeted support for reading and language development
  • Marked students' work, provided feedback, and communicated progress to the class teacher for further planning
  • Covered classes during PPA time and teacher absences, ensuring continuity of learning
  • Filed students' work in books and folders, maintaining an organised system for progress tracking
  • Interacted with parents regularly, providing updates on their child's progress and supporting communication between home and school
  • Completed registers and lunch choices, uploading relevant information to school systems
  • Assisted with reading, changing books, and maintaining reading records for home and school use
  • Delivered learning and behaviour interventions, working closely with students to meet their individual needs
  • Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
  • Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
  • Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
  • Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and potential improvements.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
  • Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.

Nursery nurse

Childrens Corner Day Nurseries
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2002 - 05.2010
  • Provided daily care for children aged 3 months to 5 years, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental needs were met
  • Led story and singing sessions, fostering early literacy and language skills through interactive activities
  • Supervised meal times, toileting, and personal care, including feeding and changing, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment
  • Planned and set up engaging activities, tailored to the developmental stages of children, to support learning and growth
  • Maintained and updated children’s profiles, tracking progress and development in line with individual care plans
  • Followed care plans to ensure all children’s needs were met, adapting routines as required for each child
  • Communicated children’s daily routines and progress in detail with parents and carers, providing regular updates and addressing concerns
  • Maintained a tidy and organised nursery environment, ensuring displays and room setup were visually stimulating and age-appropriate
  • Wrote detailed reports for key children, outlining their progress, achievements, and areas for development

Store assistant

Argos
Leed, West Yorkshire
05.2001 - 01.2002
  • Undertook various roles within the store, both customer-facing and behind the scenes, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service
  • Delivered high-quality customer service, assisting with product inquiries, providing recommendations, and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Operated the cashier system efficiently, handling transactions, processing payments, and managing cash accurately
  • Checked deliveries and performed stock takes, ensuring accurate inventory records and stock management
  • Replenished stock displays, maintaining organised and attractive product layouts to promote sales and improve customer experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Care, Learning and Development

SMART training
Leeds
01/2003 - 09/2009

GCSEs -

Rodillian High School
Leeds
09/1996 - 07/2001

Certification

Prevent Training-September 2024

Safeguarding Training-September 2024

Team Teach Training-November 2024

Timeline

Higher level teaching assistant

Collaborative Learning Trust
09.2023 - Current

Admin and Operations assistant

Broomfield South SILC
01.2023 - 09.2023

Student Information Service Advisor

University of Leeds
01.2022 - 01.2023

Teaching assistant

Leeds City Counci
05.2010 - 01.2022

Nursery nurse

Childrens Corner Day Nurseries
01.2002 - 05.2010

Store assistant

Argos
05.2001 - 01.2002

NVQ Level 3 - Care, Learning and Development

SMART training
01/2003 - 09/2009

GCSEs -

Rodillian High School
09/1996 - 07/2001

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