Amy Thompson

Plan, teach & assess learning outcomes for pupils with severe learning difficulties

Lead, support & manage a staff team of 5

Maintain comprehensive records & reports linked to pupils progression & needs

Work in partnership with parents & carers, external agencies & multi-disciplinary teams to support the learning & well-being of all pupils

Adhere to safeguarding measures & respond to safeguarding concerns in a professional manner, following appropriate guidelines & procedures

Delivering training to staff to support the development of teaching & learning

• Lead the schools communication team to deliver a whole school approach in the development & teaching & learning of pupils with SEN
• Planned tasks for team & myself on a weekly basis & completed them accordingly
• Planned & delivered training for parents, carers & staff
• Liaised with a range of external agencies & professionals, e.g SALT, HI/VI services
• Planned the schools yearly whole school training development plan
• Organised staff inset days & training workshops, which included outside agencies, e.g CITES
• Supported staff to meet their individual development targets
• Planned & lead induction for new staff, which included feedback & identifying areas of development

• Fostered a child with severe learning difficulties from the age of 11 - 28
• Worked closely with a range of professionals from both children's, adult & external services
• Maintained accurate & comprehensive daily records

Plan, teach & assess learning outcomes for pupils with severe learning difficulties

Lead, support & manage a staff team of 5

Maintain comprehensive records & reports linked to pupils progression & needs

Work in partnership with parents & carers, external agencies & multi-disciplinary teams to support the learning & well-being of all pupils

Adhere to safeguarding measures & respond to safeguarding concerns in a professional manner, following appropriate guidelines & procedures

Delivering signing training to staff to support communication & teaching & learning

Communication Assistant;

• Work as part of the schools communicate team to make resources to support receptive & expressive communication skills for pupils
• Plan & deliver communication sessions with pupils
• Create communication resources for pupils & class teachers
• Run communication workshops for parents & staff
• Plan & manage workload effectively
• Liaise & work alongside Communication team manager

Portage Manager;

• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals to identify & assess families in need of a service
• Work alongside families to plan a service to meet their needs
• Manage a team of portage workers
• Maintain records to a high standard
• Plan training via the National Portage service within School to train 10 new portage visitors
• Deliver 3 day training alongside National Portage Service, including power-point on the service provided at Glyne Gap school
• Support families & follow procedures to respond appropriately to any complaints/concerns

Teaching Assistant;

• Supported the teaching & learning of children with SEN, alongside the class teacher

NVQ Assessor;

• Supported & assessed Teaching Assistants to complete & achieve their Level 3 in childcare & education qualification

Makaton Tutor;

• Delivered Makaton training to staff & parents
• Awarded trainee's with the relevant Makaton Certification on successful completion of training