Ashleigh Andrews-Britton
Bristol
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in special needs education, specialising in autism strategies and bespoke education programme delivery. Proficient in physical restraint training, child protection training, and student assessments. Adept at providing one-to-one and small group instruction, mentoring students, and offering in-class SEND support. Strong background in child psychology, social development, pastoral care, and fostering positive student and parent relationships. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes for students with special educational needs through tailored support and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
16117
16117
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching Assistant & Thrive Licensed Practitioner
The Leaf Trust, Stanbridge Primary School
Bristol, Bristol
10.2007 - Current
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Enhanced student wellbeing by offering empathetic and effective pastoral support.
- Coordinated with teachers to create individualised care plans for students.
- Mitigated learning challenges through implementation of tailored intervention strategies.
- Advocated for vulnerable children within the school setting, ensuring their needs were met.
- Offered consistent emotional support to pupils facing personal difficulties.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Provided emotional support for enhanced mental wellbeing of children.
- Worked closely with parents and carers, facilitating positive relationships.
- Developed strong rapport with children under my care; fostered trustful relationships.
- Adapted teaching styles to SEND student needs, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, prioritising data protection standards.
- Managed medication administration for students requiring daily doses during school hours; ensured adherence to doctor's instructions.
Agency Teaching Assistant
Teaching Personnel
Bristol, Bristol
01.2007 - 10.2007
Teaching Assistant
Bromley Heath Infant School
Bristol, Bristol
09.2005 - 01.2007
Play worker - Deputy Leader
Mangotsfield Pre-School
Bristol, Bristol
01.2002 - 10.2006
- Developed strong rapport with children by actively engaging in creative play and learning activities.
- Created fun, educational games for improved cognitive development in children.
- Organised daily activities schedule to provide structured routine for children.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to encourage self-expression and creativity in children.
- Initiated outdoor exploration trips, encouraging curiosity about nature in young minds.
- Conducted informal assessment methods to track growth and development in key areas.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching parent courses to explain neuroscience, attachment theory and child development
Family Thrive Course Leader
Bristol, UK 12.2022 - 12.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Neuroscience, attachment theory and child development
Thrive Licensed Practitioner
Bristol, UK 11.2019 - 11.2020
Level 3 -
Paediatrics First Aid (VTQ)
Bristol, UK 02.2024 - 02.2027
Certificate of Higher Education - Anaphylaxis UK Campaign training
Allergy wise for schools
Bristol, UKLevel 2 -
Adverse Childhood Experiences & Early Trauma
Bristol, UKLevel 3 -
Understanding Autism, Aspergers & ADHD
Bristol, UKLevel 2 -
Administration of Medication & AAI's in Schools
Bristol, UKTQUK Level 2 - Children's mental health
Understanding Young People's Mental Health
Bristol, UKNVQ Level 3 - CACHE
Teaching Assistant
Bristol, UKNVQ Level 2 - NCFE
Sessional Creche Certificate
Bristol, UK6 GCSEs -
Downend Secondary School
Bristol, UKSkills
- Physical restraint training
- Autism strategies
- SEN knowledge
- Student assessments
- Child protection training
- Bespoke education programme delivery
- One-to-one and small group instruction
- Special needs education
- Mentoring students
- In-class SEND support
- Social development
- Pastoral care
- Child psychology
- Student and parent relationships
Timeline
Level 3 -
Paediatrics First Aid (VTQ)
02.2024 - 02.2027
Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching parent courses to explain neuroscience, attachment theory and child development
Family Thrive Course Leader
12.2022 - 12.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Neuroscience, attachment theory and child development
Thrive Licensed Practitioner
11.2019 - 11.2020
Teaching Assistant & Thrive Licensed Practitioner
The Leaf Trust, Stanbridge Primary School
10.2007 - Current
Agency Teaching Assistant
Teaching Personnel
01.2007 - 10.2007
Teaching Assistant
Bromley Heath Infant School
09.2005 - 01.2007
Play worker - Deputy Leader
Mangotsfield Pre-School
01.2002 - 10.2006
Certificate of Higher Education - Anaphylaxis UK Campaign training
Allergy wise for schools
Level 2 -
Adverse Childhood Experiences & Early Trauma
Level 3 -
Understanding Autism, Aspergers & ADHD
Level 2 -
Administration of Medication & AAI's in Schools
TQUK Level 2 - Children's mental health
Understanding Young People's Mental Health
NVQ Level 3 - CACHE
Teaching Assistant
NVQ Level 2 - NCFE
Sessional Creche Certificate
6 GCSEs -
Downend Secondary School
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