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Alexis Firth

Wakefield,Pontefract

Summary

I am a dependable and adaptable professional with experience in many roles, including Attendance Officer Support, Teaching Assistant and Private Nanny, bringing a strong understanding of working with children and young people in both educational and home settings. I am quick to learn, patient and approachable with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

I am experienced in monitoring attendance, supporting classroom activities, and maintaining structured, safe environments while handling sensitive information with discretion.

I demonstrate calmness under pressure and have clear communication skills making me well-suited to upholding exam regulations and expectations. Ensuring fairness and supporting a focused and secure environment as an invigilator.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Attendance support

Carleton High School/Protocol Education.
Pontefract, Wakefield
12.2025 - Current

- Calling parents and carers to determine why their child is absent.

- Answering calls from parents reporting absence.

- Logging absences using BromCom and CPOMS.

- Using BromCom reports to collate late marks and send detention notices.

- Writing and sending letters pertaining to the attendance policy.

- Accurate record keeping of letters sent using Excel.

Coordinated with Family Liaison Officers to identify and implement support strategies for improving student attendance.

Supervised students arriving late to school at designated gate.

- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.

- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Private Nanny

High Profile Client
London
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Provided 24/7 sole care for a young child, preparing meals, assisting with personal care, and organising appointments.
  • Created mentally stimulating activities to promote fine motor skills and educational development.
  • Communicated with parents to provide daily feedback about child's development and progress.

Teaching Assistant/HLTA

Protocol Education
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Planning and delivering three months of interventions for KS1 and EYFS pupils who needed extra support after COVID.
  • Adapted strategies to meet diverse needs of school and children, enhancing learning experiences.
  • Established strong relationships with children and school staff, promoting a positive and supportive learning environment.
  • Delivered long-term and short-term cover for schools across the district, ensuring continuity of education.

Teaching Assistant

The Pontefract Academies Trust
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Planning, resourcing, and delivering intervention following the national curriculum for KS1 and EYFS.
  • Supporting the implementation of long-term and short-term plans for covering all national curriculum requirements across KS1 and EYFS.
  • Analysing data from assessments to inform next steps and identify barriers and misconceptions.
  • Assisting children to progress under the direction of the class teacher.
  • Building strong relationships with parents and ensure that strong lines of communication are in place through parent meetings and other events.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Oplex Careers
06-2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Wakefield College
01-2020

High Speed Training.

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Curriculum planning
  • Intervention strategies
  • Record keeping
  • Parent communication
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship building
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adaptive learning
  • Discreet

Hobbies and Interests

  • Crochet
  • Baking
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Reading

Timeline

Attendance support

Carleton High School/Protocol Education.
12.2025 - Current

Private Nanny

High Profile Client
10.2023 - 05.2025

Teaching Assistant/HLTA

Protocol Education
05.2022 - 09.2023

Teaching Assistant

The Pontefract Academies Trust
09.2019 - 10.2021

Higher National Diploma - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Oplex Careers

Certificate of Higher Education - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Wakefield College

High Speed Training.
Alexis Firth