Aislinn McCormick
East Molesey,Surrey
Summary
Creative educator focused on inclusion, thriving in collaborative settings and shaping strategic directions through impactful engagement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist Advisor
Blossom House School
Motspur Park, Surrey
2025.07 - Current
- Coordinate statutory, academic, and pastoral care for pupils on caseload.
- Collaborate with transdisciplinary team, including SLT, OT, art therapists, and support staff.
- Manage pupils' EHCPs and facilitated annual reviews in accordance with statutory guidelines.
Functional Curriculum lead for KS4
Blossom House School
Motspur Park, Surrey
2023.09 - Current
- Created a functional curriculum pathway for MDL students
- Initiated partnerships with local community organisations to enrich student learning experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Facilitated collaboration between different departments, promoting an integrated approach towards education.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective lesson plans and teaching resources.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teacher competencies.
Middle Phase lead KS3 and teacher KS3/KS4
Blossom House School
New Malden, Surrey
2022.04 - Current
- Facilitated meetings to address teaching needs and analysed data to support pupil progress.
- Delivered in-house training to staff, stakeholders, and parents on effective educational practices.
- Collaborated with school management to influence strategic decisions and shape the school’s vision.
- Set high expectations for all KS3 pupils, motivating staff and students to achieve excellence.
- Led by example through personal classroom practice, demonstrating strategies to enhance pupil performance.
- Provided guidance and support for staff, fostering partnerships with parents and the community.
- Established plans for developing and resourcing curriculum across short-, medium-, and long-term phases.
- Monitored teaching quality through observations and performance data analysis.
SEN teacher in COIN provision and KS1 teacher
Bell Farm Primary School
Hersham , Surrey
2019.09 - 2022.04
- Plan and teach lessons to support students across a range of abilities and SEN needs including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH from ELG up to KS2.
- Create own curriculum plans for students in the COIN centre on a a four-year cycle.
- Promote pupil inclusion in the community of the mainstream school including access to the curriculum, facilities and extra-curricular activities.
- Provide guidance to colleagues teaching pupils in the mainstream classes, modelling best practice and supporting teaching assistants working with pupils with SEN
- Support inset training and whole school initiatives rolled out across the school by modelling in mainstream classes
- Liaise and collaborate with the DSL on matters of safeguarding and welfare of students
- Joint working with SLTs, OTs and other working agencies particularly around Looked After Children.
- Curriculum lead for Outdoor Learning including Forest School, lead of Science and RE subject during my employment.
Class teacher
St Albans Catholic Primary School
East Molesey , Surrey
2018.09 - 2019.07
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Set up lesson materials, board displays and resources.
- Created engaging lesson plans with differentiation
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants
- Curriculum lead for Design and Technology
Class teacher and SCITT teacher trainee
The Greville Primary School
Ashtead, Surrey
2014.09 - 2019.07
- Developed and implemented policies for the EYFS in line with the school’s commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
- Showed a good understanding of how well the EYFS is being delivered and the impact on pupil achievement
- Used this understanding to feed into the school development plan and produce an action plan for the EYFS
- Promoted pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values
- Consulted pupils, parents and staff about the EYFS and its effectiveness, and assess the feedback against the school’s vision, values and aims
- Worked with the school SENCO to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Work with subject leaders to understand how their subject is developed at the EYFS
- Liaise with the LA on EYFS-related projects and activities
- Subject lead team of English across the school
- Involved in a Maths mastery in EYFS study with Sue Gifford
- Shared outstanding EYFS practice, knowledge and expertise throughout the school as appropriate
- Initiated Forest School practice in early years
Learning support assistant
Thames Ditton Junior School
Thames Ditton , Surrey
2011.11 - 2014.07
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
Freelance journalist
HKSG Media Group
Thames Ditton, Surrey
2008.03 - 2014.07
- Covered current events and breaking news stories.
- Maintained relationships with sources to facilitate ongoing access to information.
- Researched topics thoroughly for comprehensive, informed reporting.
- Edited and proofread written content to maintain high editorial standards.
- Addressed feedback from editors and implemented revisions to improve story quality.
Features writer and editorial manager
The Bookseller magazine
London , Greater London
2001.01 - 2007.01
- Fact-checked content to prevent publication of false information.
- Covered current events and breaking news stories.
- Identified weak or non-compliant content and recommended improved wording.
- Researched issues and checked facts, maintaining high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Produced knowledgeable editorials and commentaries on topics of interest.
Editorial assistant
HarperCollins
Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham
1998.07 - 2001.07
Desk editor (maternity cover)
Elliot Right Way Books
Banstead, Surrey
1997.09 - 1998.06
Marketing assistant
Robert Hale Publishers
Clerkenwell, Islington
1996.08 - 1997.08
Education
Qualified Teacher Status - Primary education
South Farnham SSF SCITT
South Farnham 2014.09 - 2015.07
BACHELOR HONOURS - English Studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 1992.09 - 1996.07
A-Levels - Chemistry and History of Art
North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)
Epsom 1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSEs and GCE A levels - secondary
Beacon Comprehensive School
1988.09 - 1990.06
Skills
- SEN and inclusion advisory
- Training and development
- Trauma-informed education
- In-class SEND support
- Creative lesson design
- Curriculum development
Affiliations
- Crossfit enthusiast, keen mountain walker and avid reader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist Advisor
Blossom House School
2025.07 - Current
Functional Curriculum lead for KS4
Blossom House School
2023.09 - Current
Middle Phase lead KS3 and teacher KS3/KS4
Blossom House School
2022.04 - Current
SEN teacher in COIN provision and KS1 teacher
Bell Farm Primary School
2019.09 - 2022.04
Class teacher
St Albans Catholic Primary School
2018.09 - 2019.07
Class teacher and SCITT teacher trainee
The Greville Primary School
2014.09 - 2019.07
Qualified Teacher Status - Primary education
South Farnham SSF SCITT
2014.09 - 2015.07
Learning support assistant
Thames Ditton Junior School
2011.11 - 2014.07
Freelance journalist
HKSG Media Group
2008.03 - 2014.07
Features writer and editorial manager
The Bookseller magazine
2001.01 - 2007.01
Editorial assistant
HarperCollins
1998.07 - 2001.07
Desk editor (maternity cover)
Elliot Right Way Books
1997.09 - 1998.06
Marketing assistant
Robert Hale Publishers
1996.08 - 1997.08
BACHELOR HONOURS - English Studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
1992.09 - 1996.07
A-Levels - Chemistry and History of Art
North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)
1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSEs and GCE A levels - secondary
Beacon Comprehensive School
1988.09 - 1990.06