Aisha McElya
Frome,Somerset
Summary
Behaviour is communication- Look beyond the behaviour and see the need.
Compassionate, calm and dedicated to supporting students to achieve their own personal best, encouraging a positive future. Believing a feeling of safety, having basic needs met and fostering emotional security come first in the gateway to learning.
Practising non - judgemental ‘ unconditional positive regard’ for students, parents and staff.
Thriving on open communication and working as a team with other people who are person centred, adaptable, enjoy some fun and believe in positivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Special Needs Support Teaching Assistant
Avanti Park School
Frome, Somerset
2019.09 - Current
- Connection before correction- believe behaviour is communication.
- Develop and nurture excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments using creative play environments.
Special Needs Support Teaching Assistant
Steiner Academy Frome
Frome, Somerset
2014.09 - 2019.08
Working with children experiencing the highest level/ complex needs - social, emotional, educational.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play - Play Therapy
PTUK
Bristol 03/2024 - 11/2025
BA ( Hons ) Art and Design - Textiles
University of Creative Arts
Farnham, Surrey 09/1995 - 07/1998
Early Years Teacher Status - Education - KS 1
University of Derby
Derby 09/2012 - 06/2013
Skills
- Positive relationship building and restorative practice
- Ongoing safeguarding training - familiar with CPOMS/ Arbor
- Level 2 - Counselling Training
- Introductory training in Counselling - Bath Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre
- Training in paint, clay, sand tray therapy
- Excellent knowledge of KS2, phonics, online platforms eg Literacy Gold, Lightning Squad, Nessy
- High level SEND / SEMH experience
- Developmental trauma training certificates
- Paediatric First Aid
- Learning plans, pupil passports, Pupil Voice, provision map
- Training in EBSA - Emotionally Based School Avoidance
- Team Teach
- Enhanced DBS
Timeline
Special Needs Support Teaching Assistant
Avanti Park School
2019.09 - Current
Special Needs Support Teaching Assistant
Steiner Academy Frome
2014.09 - 2019.08
Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play - Play Therapy
PTUK
03/2024 - 11/2025
BA ( Hons ) Art and Design - Textiles
University of Creative Arts
09/1995 - 07/1998
Early Years Teacher Status - Education - KS 1
University of Derby
09/2012 - 06/2013