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Beverley Turner

Norwich,Norfolk

Summary

Friendly and energetic teaching assistant with 14 years of experience in all areas of childcare and education. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and motivated to help them achieve their fullest potential. Works well as part of a team while following all teacher- driven directives. Able to lead planned lesson whilst teacher is not available. Proactive and self-sufficient in creating innovative ways to deliver curriculum. Dedicated to serving developmentally delayed and other special needs children. Seeking an opportunity to work in an encouraging and positive environment.

A Confident Sales Assistant providing excellent customer service thanks to exceptional people skills and dedicated work ethic. Experienced in book and toy sales, and in providing accuracy and efficiency in day-to-day store tasks. A strong team player, proficient in monitoring security and serving diverse customer needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Nursery practitioner

Chestnut Nursery school
Norwich, Norfolk
07.2023 - Current
  • Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
  • Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
  • Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
  • Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
  • Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
  • Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
  • Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
  • Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
  • Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
  • Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
  • Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
  • Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
  • Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies and methodologies.
  • Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests and abilities.

Customer Sales Assistant

East Of England Coop
Norwich, Norfolk
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Stocked, replenished and organised shelves to ensure consistent levels of product availability.
  • Successfully managed shop capacity to ensure compliance with Covid-19 regulations.
  • Provided friendly, engaging and professional retail customer service to many customers daily
  • Continuously improved product knowledge through online training and following managers instructions to maintain highest levels of service quality.
  • Interacted and engaged with customers, providing guidance and expert advice to influence purchase decision.
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers.
  • Ensured cleanliness of bakery and preparatory area, strictly following safety and disinfection guidelines to sustain a safe work environment.
  • Replenished stock shelves to ensure constant product availability.
  • Rotated prepared bakery items to maintain a appetizing, visually appealing appearance.
  • Consistently monitored dry ingredients supply, promptly ordering low-stock items to prevent production disruptions.
  • Employed creative visual merchandising skills to promote specials and display products to facilitate sales.
  • Warmly greeted customers within 3 seconds to maintain exceptional service standards.
  • Packed orders in a efficient manner to maximise productivity.
  • Picked items for customer orders with a good focus on quality.
  • Worked quickly to pack orders in efficient way and minimise damage or shifting of products.
  • Followed all company standards and paid careful attention to customer requests.
  • Adhered to company policies and specific customer instructions.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organised displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and provided details about key benefits.

Care Assistant

Fisher Healthcare
Norwich, Norfolk
10.2019 - 12.2021
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
  • Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
  • Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Organised activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
  • Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
  • Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.

Teaching Assistant

Acorn park school
Norwich, Norfolk
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences and informed parents of their child's progress and areas needing extra attention.
  • Performed developmental screenings to measure motor, language and emotional skills.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, making assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
  • Supervised students in areas such as the refectory, library and playground.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials like homework, textbooks, and classroom supplies.
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Worked with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records
  • Retained interest and maximised receptive learning by educating students using instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
  • Organised activities to drive social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
  • Distributed learning materials such as assignments, text books, and pencil and paper.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
  • Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents, working collaboratively to achieve exam success.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Applied student assessment information to personalise support for students struggling with assignments.
  • Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
  • Oversaw students during recess and lunch breaks to maintain safe environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to determine class schedule and work shift.
  • Maintained clean work place standards to comply with school guidelines and procedures.
  • Gave students papers related to assignments and collected finished work.
  • Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
  • Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.
  • Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
  • Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
  • Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
  • Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
  • Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
  • Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
  • Maximised student engagement and receptive learning by educating students using individualised instructional approaches.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
  • Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.

Supply Teaching Assistant

Teaching personnel
Norwich, Norfolk
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Supervised students in classroom and outside classroom in areas such as the refectory, library and playground.
  • Worked with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials like homework, textbooks, and classroom supplies.
  • Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment.
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
  • Provided supervision to guarantee safety of students during group activities, events and school trips.
  • Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Right for success, Tuckswood primary academy
Norwich, Norfolk
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • General classroom duties
  • One to one support for specific children with behavioural needs Small intervention group work
  • Aiding teacher with marking whilst children are learning.
  • Lunchtime duties Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and colour recognition.
  • Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Supported 1 classroom teacher in implementing a developmentally- appropriate curriculum for a group of 20 /23 students.
  • Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Reported on student progress, behaviour and social skills to parents.
  • General everyday classroom duties within the school
  • One to one support with a child with a medical.
  • Prepared lesson materials daily.
  • Lunchtime duties Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and colour recognition.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Taught an average of 28 students per class.
  • Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
  • Supported 1 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally- appropriate curriculum for a group of 4 to 6 students.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks.
  • Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
  • Reported on student progress, behaviour and social skills to parents.
  • Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
  • Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
  • Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
  • Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
  • Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
  • Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
  • Used curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
  • Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
  • Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
  • Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
  • Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
  • Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Utilised expert behaviour management techniques to carefully manage disruptive classroom conduct.
  • Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
  • Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
  • Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.

Teaching Assistant In Primary School

Angel Road Junior School
Norwich, Norfolk
09.2011 - 08.2016
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
  • Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
  • Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
  • Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
  • Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
  • Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
  • Covered planned lesson whilst teacher was on their PPA time for 30 children.

  • Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
  • Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
  • Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
  • Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Used curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Utilised expert behaviour management techniques to carefully manage disruptive classroom conduct.
  • Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
  • Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
  • Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
  • Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.

Teaching Assistant

PSF Teaching assistant • Mousehold Infant and Nursery School
Norwich, Norfolk
04.2010 - 08.2011
  • Support within a classroom
  • One to one for a PSF child with a medical condition
  • Lunch time duties
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts for alphabet, shapes and colour recognition.
  • Supported 30 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally- appropriate curriculum for a group of 4 students.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Reported on student progress, behaviour and social skills to parents.
  • Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.

Support Worker Assistant

PSF Teaching assistant and MSA • Heartsease Primary Academy
Norwich, Norfolk
09.2008 - 04.2010
  • For a child with a medical condition delivering a set lesson plan to support PSF child's educational needs lunchtime duties with a PSF child.
  • Reported on student progress, behaviour and social skills to parents.
  • Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
  • Supported 1 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 4 students.
  • Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and colour recognition.
  • Promoted and supported clients' physical, emotional and well-being.
  • Contributed to cleaning, organising and keeping institutional environment pleasant.

Play Worker

Playworker • Heartsease playgroup
Norwich, Norfolk
04.2006 - 08.2008
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and colour recognition.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and colour recognition.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Reported on student progress, behaviour and social skills to parents.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
  • Responsible for PSF child's medical care and documentation for multi agencies in contact with the PSF child's parents.
  • Established high level service expectations and implemented behavioural policy and management techniques with expertise.
  • Designed range of fun and engaging activities including group games, excursions and arts and crafts, specifically tailored to needs and interests of children.
  • Worked to cultivate safe and supportive environment for children to relax, play and socialise effectively

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Adult Education Centre
Norwich
12.2014

NVQ Children's Care, Learning And Devlopment

Adult Education Centre
Norwich
09.2009

High School Diploma - GCSE

The Hewett Academy
Norwich
04.1993

Skills

  • Special education knowledge
    Exceptional organizational skills
    Conflict resolution techniques Positive and optimistic
    Social services knowledge
    Fast Learner
    Effective member of team
    Autism awareness
    Mother of 3 boys
    Updating documentation on Key children
    Fast Learner
    Supervising
    Teaching cover
    Strong verbal communication
    Self-motivated
    Extremely organized
    CPR and Child CPR Training (2019)
    Observant
    Skilled in conflict resolution
    IT Knowledge
    First aid
  • Customer service
  • Customer support
  • Covid-19 regulatory knowledge
  • Product placement
  • Visual merchandising

Accomplishments

  • Full Paediatric first aid training September 2023
  • Safeguarding Level 2 training July 2023
  • The Prevent Duty and British values training July 2023
  • Food safety and Hygiene level 2 training July 2023
  • Child Protection training July 2023
  • Introduction to the EYFS July 2023
  • FGM training July 2023
  • Food allergy awareness training September 2023
  • Witchcraft training July 2023
  • Understanding Autism training November 2023
  • Child development training November 2023

Maths and Literacy in Early years training November 2023

  • Biting in early years training November 2023
  • Numicon professional development, coursed provided by Angel road Junior school, Angel road, Norwich, Norfolk course completed June2012.
  • Child protection course, provided by Norfolk county council, course completed May 2009
  • Introduction to the early years foundation stage, course provided by Norfolk county council, course completed February 2009.
  • Working in partnership through early support, course provided Norfolk county council, 2 day course completed February 2009.
  • EAL support within school course provided by Norfolk county council completed June 2016.
  • Safe supervision of curriculum swimming course, provided by council, course completed in March 2014.
  • Ruth Miskin two day phonics training course, provided by Right for success completed in March 2017.
  • Level 2 in children's care, learning and development achieved September 2009, course provided Adult Education, Kings street, Norwich, Norfolk.
  • Functional Skills qualification in English level 1 achieved August 2014 course provided Adult Education, Kings street, Norwich, Norfolk.
  • Emergency first aid achieved March 2018 course provided by Right for success, Eaton Hall specialist academy, Pettus road, Norwich Norfolk.
  • Step up and Step on training achieved October 2017 for step up, stop on achieved October 2016 training provided through, Right for success ,Pettus Road, Norwich Norfolk.

  • FAA Level 3 in Emergency Paediatric first aid achieved 2019 through NUCO Training.
  • COSHH, Anaphylaxis, Health and safety, HACCP, Fire safety, Medication management, Food safety level 2 in catering, Manual Handling of objects. Equality and diversity, Safeguarding children practice level 3 and Autism awareness achieved through Psittacus online learning whilst employed at Acorn park school.
  • FGM HM government training completed in Jan 2019
  • Prevent online training completed in Jan 2019
  • Team teach 2-day training course and Advanced team teach training one day course achieved at Acorn park school.
  • TA 101 2 day training course completed in Sept 2019 achieved at Acorn park school.
  • Self harm and suicide prevention training completed in June 2019 at Acorn park school

Timeline

Nursery practitioner

Chestnut Nursery school
07.2023 - Current

Customer Sales Assistant

East Of England Coop
11.2019 - 12.2022

Care Assistant

Fisher Healthcare
10.2019 - 12.2021

Teaching Assistant

Acorn park school
01.2019 - 09.2019

Supply Teaching Assistant

Teaching personnel
06.2018 - 12.2018

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Right for success, Tuckswood primary academy
09.2016 - 06.2018

Teaching Assistant In Primary School

Angel Road Junior School
09.2011 - 08.2016

Teaching Assistant

PSF Teaching assistant • Mousehold Infant and Nursery School
04.2010 - 08.2011

Support Worker Assistant

PSF Teaching assistant and MSA • Heartsease Primary Academy
09.2008 - 04.2010

Play Worker

Playworker • Heartsease playgroup
04.2006 - 08.2008

Level 3 Diploma

Adult Education Centre

NVQ Children's Care, Learning And Devlopment

Adult Education Centre

High School Diploma - GCSE

The Hewett Academy

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