Bethany Baker
Pontypridd
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong background in compassionate patient engagement and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Demonstrates confidence in delivering presentations to varied audiences and maintaining a resilient attitude in challenging situations. Skilled in planning and supervising activities, establishing trust, showing empathy, and maintaining professional boundaries. Committed to following procedures and maintaining readiness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
09.2021 - Current
- Provided tailored educational and emotional support to pupils with diverse learning needs.
- Adapted learning materials to individual needs.
- Facilitated independent living skills training sessions aimed at self-sufficiency.
- Ensured adherence to school policies regarding safety standards when dealing with special needs children.
- Engaged students in various group activities that fostered teamwork and cooperation.
- Promoted inclusion and encouraged peer interaction, contributing to improved social integration.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
Play worker
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
07.2021 - 08.2024
- I worked the first 4 weeks of the summer holidays for 4 years as a playworker.
- Supervised and engaged children in structured and unstructured play activities.
- Prepared nutritious snacks for healthy eating habits promotion amongst the children.
- Ensured clean play area by regularly tidying up after each activity session.
- Encouraged social, emotional and physical development through creative and outdoor play.
- Developed strong rapport with children by actively engaging in creative play and learning activities.
- Led games and supervised children between ages of 5 - 11 years old.
- Set up play areas, materials and equipment to enhance activities and encourage physical health.
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Children's care learning and development
Coleg y Cymoedd
04.2001 -
BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma - Public Services
Coleg y Cymoedd
Agored Cymru Level 1 Essential Communication Skills
Agored Cymru
GCSEs - English Literature
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - ICT
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Welsh Second Language
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Physical Education
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Maths
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - English Language
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Additional Applied Science
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Art & Design
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
Skills
- Compassionate patient engagement
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Able to maintain a confident and resilient attitude in highly challenging situations
- Confident in delivering presentations to a range of different audiences
- Able to plan and supervise the activities of others
- Establishing trust, showing empathy, and maintaining professional boundaries
- Supporting young people from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs
- Following procedures, maintaining readiness, and showing commitment
Timeline
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Caerphilly County Borough Council
09.2021 - Current
Play worker
Caerphilly County Borough Council
07.2021 - 08.2024
Level 3 Diploma - Children's care learning and development
Coleg y Cymoedd
04.2001 -
BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma - Public Services
Coleg y Cymoedd
Agored Cymru Level 1 Essential Communication Skills
Agored Cymru
GCSEs - English Literature
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - ICT
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Welsh Second Language
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Physical Education
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Maths
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - English Language
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Additional Applied Science
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
GCSEs - Art & Design
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive
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