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Bethany Davies

Rawmarsh,South Yorkshire

Summary

Driven individual bringing experience in education. Positive role model and successful in quickly building rapport with students. Adept at working with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging and interactive lessons. Excited to bring background and achievements.

Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge in early childhood education and a deep understanding of the autism spectrum. Proficient in Makaton sign language and adept at employing creative learning techniques to support children with learning disabilities. Demonstrates strong skills in positive reinforcement, conflict resolution, and adaptability to change. Committed to ethical counselling practices, confidentiality, and providing empathetic therapeutic listening. Resilient in stressful situations and consistently reliable and punctual.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply teaching assistant

CER
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers in planning lessons and preparing materials leading to smooth class operations.
  • Supported learning with interactive activities
  • Supervised pupils during breaks and lunchtime, ensuring safety rules were adhered to at all times.
  • Managed classroom behaviour for improved focus on learning objectives.

Time off

Maternity Leave
09.2022 - 12.2024

Teaching Assistant

Kelford Special school
Rotherham
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Moving and handling trained
  • Mental health awareness trained
  • Feeding trained
  • Safeguarding trained
  • PECS trained
  • I work closely with SEND children (ages 4-6) providing support, care, and helping them develop in many areas of their life, including social and academic
  • I can communicate on all levels, with non verbal and verbal children
  • I know how to use pecs and different symbols for non verbal children and encourage them to use different forms of communication and learning
  • I know basic makaton and have a broad understanding on complex needs
  • I provided personal care such cleaning and changing
  • I work with patience, empathy and care and always put the children's needs first
  • Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.

NHS 111 Call Handler

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Rotherham
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Dementia trained
  • Mental health awareness trained
  • NHS Pathways trained
  • I have a broad understanding on different ailments
  • As a health advisor at NHS 111 Call Flex, I received calls from emergency calls, to mental health distress calls to something as simple as the common cold
  • I dealt with all types of ailments, and direct the patients to the most appropriate place for them, whether that be a trip to the doctors or an emergency ambulance
  • I would go through assessments for each patient, for any type of ailment, and pass this on to the appropriate service
  • I work with compassion, empathy and care, always putting the patients needs first
  • Deescalated tense situations with calm, patient communication style.

Career Break

Travelling
11.2019 - 02.2020

Barista/Waitress

Wentworth Garden Centre
Rotherham
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing top-quality coffee and beverages.
  • Provided a welcoming atmosphere to customers, promoting return visits.
  • Addressed any customer complaints or issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered exceptional service to customers for their enjoyment and comfort.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Career Break

Travelling
01.2019 - 06.2019

Bar Staff

Horse And Jockey
Rawmarsh
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
  • Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
  • Restocked bar efficiently during busy periods.
  • Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.

Studying

TRC
10.2017 - 07.2018

Apprentice Support Worker

Sheffield Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
  • Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.

Sandwich Artist

Subway
Parkgate
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Exhibited proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Collaborated with other staff members efficiently to improve overall team performance.
  • Delivered high-quality food preparation with attention to detail and presentation.
  • Prepared fresh sandwiches, following specific customer requests for a personalised experience.

Care Assistant

Fenwood Nursery
Rotherham
05.2016 - 05.2016
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling to engage students more effectively.
  • Collaborated with colleagues for effective planning of school events such as sports day and holiday parties.
  • Facilitated creative play, arts and crafts, sparking imagination and creativity amongst the children.

Education

A-Levels - Health and Social Care

Thomas Rotherham College
09.2018 - 07.2019

NVQ Level 3 - Counselling

Barnsley College
Barnsley
01.2025 -

NVQ Level 2 - Counselling

Barnsley College
Barnsley
09.2024 - 12.2024

Skills

  • Early childhood education knowledge
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • Makaton sign language
  • Learning disabilities understanding
  • Creative learning techniques
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Positive reinforcement methods
  • Adaptable to change
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ethics in counselling compliance
  • Counselling empathy
  • Therapeutic listening
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Confidentiality
  • Resilience in stressful situations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supply teaching assistant

CER
01.2025 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Counselling

Barnsley College
01.2025 -

NVQ Level 2 - Counselling

Barnsley College
09.2024 - 12.2024

Time off

Maternity Leave
09.2022 - 12.2024

Teaching Assistant

Kelford Special school
09.2021 - 08.2022

NHS 111 Call Handler

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
03.2020 - 08.2021

Career Break

Travelling
11.2019 - 02.2020

Barista/Waitress

Wentworth Garden Centre
06.2019 - 10.2019

Career Break

Travelling
01.2019 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Health and Social Care

Thomas Rotherham College
09.2018 - 07.2019

Bar Staff

Horse And Jockey
07.2018 - 12.2018

Apprentice Support Worker

Sheffield Hallamshire Hospital
03.2018 - 07.2018

Studying

TRC
10.2017 - 07.2018

Sandwich Artist

Subway
07.2017 - 10.2017

Care Assistant

Fenwood Nursery
05.2016 - 05.2016
Bethany Davies