Bethany Alston
Rainham ,Kent
Summary
I'm a dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience supporting children with special educational needs, including SEMH. I have proven ability to create engaging lesson plans and learning materials that enhance student participation and achievement. I pride myself in being a strong communicator with excellent time management skills, fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. I'm committed to developing independent and confident learners in inclusive environments.
I have attended various courses to enhance my skillset in working with young people, such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), along with MELSA training a course run by educational psychologists that help you delve into the psychology of learning, which allowed me to collaborate with department leads and senior management on being able to implement it throughout the academy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Bradfields Academy
Chatham, Kent
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing tailored educational plans for students with special needs.
- Supported students in enhancing their social skills and emotional resilience through structured activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to monitor student progress and adapt strategies as necessary.
- Facilitated communication between educators, parents, and external specialists to ensure comprehensive support.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings providing updates on child's progress, strengths, and areas requiring improvement.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust educational strategies as required.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Danecourt Special School
Gillingham, Kent
01.2021 - 11.2023
- developed tailored lesson plans to support individual learning needs of students.
- Assisted teachers in implementing behavioural management strategies for diverse classrooms.
- Engaged students in interactive activities to enhance their social and communication skills.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special educational needs during lessons.Dev
- Developed tailored behaviour intervention plans to address individual student needs.
- Created consistency in behaviour expectations with clear communication and staff training.
Nursery practioner
busy bees
rainham , kent
02.2011 - 11.2021
- Supported daily activities by engaging children in creative play and educational tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all children in care.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement age-appropriate learning programmes.
- Monitored children's development and behaviour, providing feedback to parents and guardians.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines tailored to the Early years Foundation Stages (EYFS)
Bed and breakfast operator
coach house
Detling, Kent
06.2005 - 02.2011
- Assisted in managing front of house operations to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
- Implemented feedback from guests to improve service quality and overall customer satisfaction.
- Represented front of house services, maintaining polished, professional appearance to uphold company image.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Higher Level Apprenticeship in The Children's and Young People's Workforce
Skills First
Kent 03.2018 - 03.2019
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Supportive teaching methods
- Early childhood education knowledge
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Administrative reporting skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Resilience training methods
- Attention deficit strategies
- Autism spectrum knowledge
- Behavioral support strategies
- Social emotional learning practices
- ADHD management techniques
- Patient and empathetic approach
- Educational psychology knowledge
- Challenging behavior management
- EHC plan knowledge
- Pastoral care practices
Timeline
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Bradfields Academy
11.2023 - Current
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Danecourt Special School
01.2021 - 11.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Higher Level Apprenticeship in The Children's and Young People's Workforce
Skills First
03.2018 - 03.2019
Nursery practioner
busy bees
02.2011 - 11.2021
Bed and breakfast operator
coach house
06.2005 - 02.2011