Anna Fairbairn
Dunfermline,Fife
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge in special educational needs and child development. Demonstrates effective communication, lesson planning, and behavioural intervention skills. Adept at providing mobility and personal needs assistance with patience and empathy. Possesses a strong academic background and familiarity with curriculum standards, including a deep understanding of the autism spectrum. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports individual growth and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pupil support assistant
Fife Council
Dunfermline, Fife
10.2019 - Current
- Support children with special needs to achieve their full potential.
- Establish a safe learning environment with strict adherence to school policies.
- Facilitate group activities to promote social and academic development.
- Personalise classroom support to individual pupil needs, providing focused, helpful care.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation for more efficient classroom management.
- Deliver inclusive programmes to support engagement across student lifecycle.
Support worker
Scottish Autism
Dunfermline, Fife
05.2013 - 10.2019
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency in a day centre environment.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
Education
SVQ SCQF Level 7 - Social Services and Healthcare
Fife College
Dunfermline 01.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Napier University
Edinburgh 09.2012 - 06.2014
Higher National Diploma - Social Sciences
Fife College
Dunfermline, Fife 08.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
- Special educational needs knowledge
- Effective communication
- Lesson planning
- Behavioural intervention
- Patience and empathy
- Mobility and personal needs assistance
- Academic background
- Child development knowledge
- Familiarity with curriculum standards
- Autism spectrum understanding
Timeline
Pupil support assistant
Fife Council
10.2019 - Current
SVQ SCQF Level 7 - Social Services and Healthcare
Fife College
01.2019 - 09.2019
Support worker
Scottish Autism
05.2013 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Napier University
09.2012 - 06.2014
Higher National Diploma - Social Sciences
Fife College
08.2010 - 06.2012
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