Amelia Steadman
Summary
For the past two years, I have worked as a dedicated special needs teaching assistant, gaining valuable experience in supporting students with a wide range of abilities and needs. My passion for this role has only grown stronger, as I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that care, patience, and encouragement can have on a child’s growth and development. The past two years of working as a SEN teacher assistant has solidified my commitment in wanting to help continue creating inclusive spaces where every student is valued and supported, and I look forward to continuing to make a positive difference in the lives of those I work with.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
SEN teaching assistant
Balfor recruitment
Wolverhampton
10.2024 - Current
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Tailored teaching style to suit diverse learning needs, achieving increased engagement.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Provided one-on-one assistance for pupils struggling academically or socially during school hours.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
SEN teaching assistant
TeacherActive (The bridge school)
Telford, England
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD and autism to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Improved communication skills for non-verbal children, using non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.
- Created sensory stimuli for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder; eased anxiety levels.
Education
Heath Park
Skills
Patient,
- Trustworthy Being able to build trusting relationships with children and young adults
- Empathetic,
- Open minded at understanding each student’s unique personality, strengths, and challenges
- Communication to match needs of each student, whether that involves using simple language, visual aids, or alternative communication tools
- Detail-oriented, which allows me to follow individualised education plans closely and ensure that students receive tailored support
Certification
- Handling Defensive Behaviour in Children with Verbal Intervention - Crisis Intervention
- Awareness of Female Genital Mutilation
- Safeguarding #2 - Spotting the Signs
- What is ADHD? Understanding ADHD in the Classroom as a Teacher
- Calm Communication - Body Language Tips for Teachers
- Six Stages of a Crisis in Children - How to Help a Children
- Understanding ASD
- What is GDPR
- Differ-what! What Differentiation Means and How to Use It
- Helping a Child with Anxiety - Crisis Intervention
Timeline
SEN teaching assistant
Balfor recruitment
10.2024 - Current
SEN teaching assistant
TeacherActive (The bridge school)
05.2023 - 10.2024
Heath Park
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