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Caitlin Hughes

Johnstown

Summary

I am a highly motivated and compassionate professional with significant experience supporting children, young people and families within educational settings. I demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children through a therapeutic, holistic and child-centred approach. I have experience in family support, early intervention and preventative work, including supporting children’s educational needs through EHCPs, IEPs and targeted interventions, enabling positive outcomes and reducing escalation of need. I work effectively in multi-agency environments, supporting individuals with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and promoting positive parenting, independence and resilience. I have excellent organisational, time management and communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Achievement Leader / Senior Achievement Leader

Woodlands Limited

11.2024 - 04.2026

Promoted independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes through a consistent person-centred and therapeutic approach.
Provided support within an educational setting, enabling individuals to access learning and achieve developmental targets.
Led and delivered a Social Thinking Programme, supporting the development of social skills, emotional understanding and positive peer relationships.
Applied therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation, behaviour management and overall wellbeing.
Engaged in early intervention and preventative work by identifying emerging educational, behavioural, emotional and family-related concerns, supporting EHCP and IEP targets, and implementing strategies to reduce escalation and improve outcomes.
Worked closely with Carers to provide support, share strategies and promote consistency between home and educational settings.
Supported individuals with daily living skills, emotional wellbeing and behavioural needs, encouraging confidence and resilience.
Demonstrated leadership by supporting and guiding colleagues, ensuring high standards of care and consistency of practice.
Undertook responsibilities as a Senior Achievement Leader, including assisting with team coordination and acting as a positive role model for staff.
Covered staff absences by leading sessions and delivering planned activities and lessons, ensuring continuity of learning and support.
Managed challenging behaviour using appropriate de-escalation strategies, maintaining a calm, consistent and professional approach.
Ensured all practice adhered to safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures.
Worked collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, contributing to reviews, care planning and information sharing to ensure a coordinated approach to support.
Contributed to care planning, reviews and multi-agency communication to ensure effective and consistent support.

Teaching Assistant

Educate, Wrexham

09.2021 - 10.2024

Provided 1:1 and group support to children, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
Promoted safeguarding and wellbeing by maintaining a child-centred approach.
Supported behaviour management strategies to encourage positive outcomes.
Worked collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals to implement support plans.
Supported the delivery of EHCP and IEP targets through tailored 1:1 and group interventions, contributing to early intervention strategies and improved educational outcomes.
Built positive relationships with families, sharing progress and supporting consistency between school and home.
Adapted effectively to different school environments and pupil needs.

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Acton Park Primary School

01.2023 - 09.2023

Supported a pupil’s social, emotional and educational development through structured interventions.
Promoted independence and confidence through tailored support strategies.
Monitored and reported progress, contributing to reviews, risk assessments and planning.
Managed challenging behaviour using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
Worked in partnership with staff to ensure consistent and effective support.
Supported the implementation of EHCP/IEP targets through structured interventions, contributing to early intervention and the pupil’s social, emotional and academic progress.
Maintained communication with family members and professionals to support a consistent, multi-agency approach.

Dance Teacher

Streetvibez Dance School

01.2019 - 01.2020

Delivered structured sessions promoting confidence, teamwork and discipline while building positive relationships with children and families.

5x60 Officer

Wrexham Council

05.2019 - 07.2019

Encouraged participation in physical activity, supporting health, wellbeing and engagement among young people.

Volunteer Dance Teacher

St Christopher’s School

10.2018 - 01.2019

Supported children’s development through structured and inclusive activities.