Bethany Dillon
Liverpool,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in supporting individuals with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Proficient in autism understanding, 1-to-1 tutoring, and physical disability experience, ensuring tailored educational support. Skilled in stress management tactics and SEND compliance, committed to fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Liverpool Progressive School
Liverpool, United Kingdom
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Support students with a range of special educational needs including ASD, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties, both one-on-one and in small groups.
- Assist class teachers in planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual education plans (IEPs).
- Use a variety of communication aids and behaviour management techniques to support student engagement and emotional regulation.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, behaviour incidents, and support strategies.
- Work closely with therapists, SENCOs, and parents to ensure consistent support and communication.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment aligned with safeguarding best practices.
- Provided classroom and personal care support to pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties.
- Supported sensory and emotional needs through structured routines and calming strategies.
- Helped develop social interaction skills through guided play and structured peer activities.
- Training (e.g. Team Teach, safeguarding, Makaton)
School Assistant
Community Family Services
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Monitored children at after-school program location, offering safe place for children to play and complete homework assignments.
- Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
- Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
- Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
- Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
Childminder
Family Community Services / Liverpool FC
Liverpool, United Kingdom
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Offered learning-through-play activities, stimulating physical, mental and social development.
- Maintained exceptional levels of cleanliness and hygiene to best protect children's health and safety.
- Developed engaging, stimulating activity programmes, following parent guidelines to meet development goals.
- Supplied appropriate snacks, meals and drinks, adhering to dietary requirements for optimal child wellbeing.
Education
GCSE -
Notre Dame Catholic College
Skills
- Autism understanding
- 1-to-1 tutoring
- Physical disability experience
- Stress management tactics
- SEND support
- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) compliance
Relocating to
Manchester end of June/July 2025
Timeline
Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Liverpool Progressive School
09.2024 - 06.2025
School Assistant
Community Family Services
10.2021 - 09.2024
Childminder
Family Community Services / Liverpool FC
10.2021 - 09.2024
GCSE -
Notre Dame Catholic College
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