Anna (Ania) Matthews
Summary
Positive and empathetic individual with strong communication skills, coupled with deep understanding and experience in educational and wellbeing support. Committed to helping students reach their full potential through solution-focused approach. Strong background in supporting SEND students and collaborating closely with Senco. Friendly and outgoing. Values good teamwork. Possesses well-developed IT and organisational skills. Committed to ongoing professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Link Worker
All Saints & Emscote Schools, All Saints Church
Warwick
01.2022 - Current
- Ongoing pastoral, emotional and practical support for approx. 10 nominated families and students per term, including SEND and EAL families.
- One on one wellbeing sessions for students experiencing emotional difficulties: Solution Focused BRIEF Coaching and Drawing & Talking Therapy (10-15 students a week).
- Working closely with the schools' Designated Safeguarding Leads as part of safeguarding team.
- Leading monthly school assemblies and engaging students/parents/staff in joint singing projects.
Teaching Assistant
All Saints' CofE Junior School
Warwick
04.2012 - 01.2022
- Assisting children's learning (SEND/ EAL) - individually, in small groups and in class.
- Carrying out assessments and tracking students' progress.
- Collaborating with teaching staff and parents.
- Preparing classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
Previous employment history available upon request.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Counselling Skills
Warwickshire College WCG
Leamington Spa 09.2024 -
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Highbury College
Portsmouth /2009 - /2010
Postgraduate Studies - Special Education/ Pedagogical Therapy
The University of A.Mickiewicz
Poznan, Poland /1997 - /2001
Master of Arts - Educational Studies - Social Rehabilitation
The University of A.Mickiewicz
Poznan, Poland /1997 - /2001
Skills
- Good at applying Solution Focused techniques in helping students reach their full potential
- Friendly, motivating, positive, non- judgemental and caring nature
- Experienced in supporting SEND students (including those with EHCP) and working closely with Senco
- Skilled in working with others on one to one basis as well as in group setting
- Good degree of IT, planning and organisational skills
- Strong communicator, team worker, good at maintaining positive relationships with others
- Emergency First Aider
- Up to date training and sound application of:
- Health & Safety at Work
- Safeguarding
- Equality & Diversity
- Food Hygiene Level 2
Certification
Solution Focused BRIEF Therapy Practitioner - 2025
Drawing & Talking Practitioner (advanced) - 2023
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Counselling Skills
Warwickshire College WCG
09.2024 -
Family Link Worker
All Saints & Emscote Schools, All Saints Church
01.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
All Saints' CofE Junior School
04.2012 - 01.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Highbury College
/2009 - /2010
Postgraduate Studies - Special Education/ Pedagogical Therapy
The University of A.Mickiewicz
/1997 - /2001
Master of Arts - Educational Studies - Social Rehabilitation
The University of A.Mickiewicz
/1997 - /2001
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