Alison Frater
Rochdale
Summary
I have been a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Primary schools for over 16 years. I have extensive knowledge and a passion for education, particularly for Phonics and Literacy. I have worked closely with children for whom English is a second language. I am a positive role model, successful in quickly building rapport with students and parents. In 2012, I achieved the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Programme accredited by IPLCN. I am patient, calm, proactive, motivated, organised, and a team player.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Rochdale council
Rochdale
2010.05 - Current
- SUPPORTING TEACHERS IN ALL AREAS OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM FOR PUPILS AGED 2 – 11
- SAFEGUARDING
- ENCOURAGING PUPILS IN LEARNING
- SUPPORTING CLASS MANAGEMENT AND BEHAVIOUR
- ASSISTING WITH PLANNING/ASSESSING
- WORKING WITH WHOLE CLASSES AND SMALL GROUPS
- IMPUTTING DATA
- INTERVENTIONS
- PREPARING RESOURCES
- DELIVERING FIRST AID
- LUNCHTIME DUTIES
- BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.
Teaching Assistant level 2
Rochdale council
Rochdale
2009.09 - 2010.04
- Provide 1-1 support to SEND pupil in all aspects of the National Curriculum
- Provide alternative explanations to improve understanding
- Use and adapt resources
- Revisit class lessons to embed learning further
- Provide emotional support
- Promote a positive ethos
Home carer
Care 4 U
Rochdale
2008.02 - 2009.05
- ENSURING CLIENTS' COMFORTS BY PROVIDING DIRECT PERSONAL CARE/MOBILITY/DAILY ACTIVITIES IN THEIR OWN HOMES.
- WORK DIRECTLY WITH CLIENTS WHO HAVE DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER, MOBILITY ISSUES, MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH AND END OF LIFE
- MONITOR VITAL SIGNS REGULARLY, ALERTING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO SAFEGUARD CLIENTS
- ASSISTED CLIENTS WITH MOBILITY ISSUES TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE
- BUILT STRONG RELATIONS WITH CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENHANCE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
- MAINTAINED STRICT LEVELS OF CONFIDENTIALITY.
- DEMONSTRATED EMPATHY WITH FAMILY MEMBERS DURING DIFFICULT TIMES, OFFERING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED.
Assistant Care coordinator
Intercare
Rochdale
2005.02 - 2007.12
- TAKING REFERRALS
- CONNECTING WITH CLIENTS AND LIAISING WITH PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES TO DISCOVER WHERE CARE IS NEEDED
- ORGANISING HIGHLY PERSONALISED CARE PLANS TO UPHOLD INDIVIDUALS' HISTORY, ROUTINES, TRIGGERS AND PREFERENCES
- COORDINATING BETWEEN GPs, SPECIALISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND OTHER MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS TO ENSURE SEAMLESS DELIVERY OF CARE
- ASSISTING WITH BOOKING APPOINTMENTS, MANAGING REFERRALS AND ENSURING CLINICAL RECORDS AND FOLLOW-UPS ARE UP TO DATE.
Senior care assistant
Bupa
Rochdale
2003.11 - 2005.05
- SUPPORT DEMENTIA RESIDENTS
- MANAGED MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FOR RESIDENTS
- OVERSEEING CARE ASSISTANTS, ENSURING STAFF HAVE CORRECT GUIDANCE
- PLANNING OF STAFF ROTAS
- ASSISTED IN DAILY PERSONAL CARE TASKS, PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND RESPECT AT ALL TIMES
- TRAINING STAFF ON MOVING AND HANDLING, ASSESSING RISKS
- ATTEND SPECIALIST DEMENTIA TRAINING
- KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS OF WEIGHT, FLUID INTAKE, ECT
- SUPPORT RESIDENTS THROUGH PERIODS OF ANXIETY, AGITATION, OR CONFUSION WITH COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION AND REDIRECTION TECHNIQUES
- ENCOURAGE COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Education
Level 2 - Literacy
Learndirect
Rochdale Functional skills - Maths
KYP
Rochdale 11.2015
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching and learning on schools
Hopwood Hall collage
Rochdale07.2010
BTEC Advamced - Mentoring Young People
Rochdale Connections Trust
Rochdale 2001.04 - 2006.04
Level 3 National diploma - Care
Hopwood Hall Collage
Rochdale 06.2004
Btec first diploma - Care
Hopwood Hall Collage, Rochdale
Rochdale 06.2002
Skills
- SEND experience
- Knowledge of National Curriculum
- Intervention work
- 1-1 support
- Provide cover for PPA
- Support class teachers
- Implementing learning strategies
- Class/behaviour management
- Phonic intervention/assesments/screening
- Reading strategies
- Comprehension groups
- Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs
- First aid
- Breakfast club/ afterschool clubs
- Safeguarding training
- CPOMS/Arbour documenting
- Diabetes and Epipen Training
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Rochdale council
2010.05 - Current
Teaching Assistant level 2
Rochdale council
2009.09 - 2010.04
Home carer
Care 4 U
2008.02 - 2009.05
Assistant Care coordinator
Intercare
2005.02 - 2007.12
Senior care assistant
Bupa
2003.11 - 2005.05
BTEC Advamced - Mentoring Young People
Rochdale Connections Trust
2001.04 - 2006.04
Level 2 - Literacy
Learndirect
Functional skills - Maths
KYP
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching and learning on schools
Hopwood Hall collage
Level 3 National diploma - Care
Hopwood Hall Collage
Btec first diploma - Care
Hopwood Hall Collage, Rochdale