Chloe Leech
Barrow in Furness,Cumbria
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Professional experienced in implementing autism strategies and lesson planning for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Enhanced social emotional learning through effective classroom support and one-to-one instruction while fostering parent-teacher collaboration to optimise student outcomes. Committed to advancing inclusive education practices and providing exceptional learning experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant
Cumbria teaching agency
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
2025.09 - Current
- Collaborated with teaching staff to organise school events, enhancing community spirit.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Managed administrative tasks to support smooth class operations.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
- Assisted with staffing across various schools, including roles in baby room, Year 1, reception class, and nursery class.
- I have done a few 1 to 1 roles in my 4 years working in education, this is something i am passionate about.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
Apprentice teaching assistant
St Georges primary school
Barrow in furness, Cumbria
2021.12 - 2025.07
- Assisted in lesson planning to enhance classroom engagement and support diverse learning needs.
- Ensured safety of pupils during school hours and on outings by following strict protocols.
- Carried out administrative tasks for increased organisational efficiency within the class.
- Communicated regularly with parents about pupil progress, strengthening home-school connections.
- Assisted students individually with assignments, leading to enhanced comprehension of subject matter.
- Supported children with special educational needs, ensured inclusivity.
- Set up equipment required for lessons which helped in smooth running of classes.
- Guided students through independent learning tasks fostering self-reliance.
- Participated in teacher training sessions to improve teaching assistant skills.
- Prepared teaching materials for effective lessons.
- Provided feedback on pupils' work and progress contributing to their academic improvement.
- Attended parent-teacher meetings and provided valuable input on student performance.
- Observed pupils' behaviour and reported findings to teachers for intervention.
- Maintained clean and organised classroom environment, promoting a positive and conducive learning atmosphere.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Designed individualised lesson plans for improved academic performance.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among SEN students.
- Implemented visual aids during lessons; supported better information retention.
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
- Conducted assessments for special educational needs to identify individual learning requirements.
- Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
- Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
- Encouraged independent learning through structured tasks, boosting self-reliance skills.
- Prioritised pupil safety during school trips; minimised risk of accidents.
- Tailored teaching style to suit diverse learning needs, achieving increased engagement.
- Improved classroom behaviour with implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered inclusivity within the school community; promoted acceptance and respect for all pupils.
- Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Designed sensory stimuli resources for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, promoting a calming environment.
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans, enhancing student support.
- Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Improved communication skills for non-verbal children, using non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.
- Created a purposeful learning environment, applying behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.
Education
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 - Education
Furness College
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 2022.06 - 2023.08
Level 2 FS English - Education
Furness College
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 2022.09 - 2023.01
Skills
- Autism strategies
- Lesson planning
- Social emotional learning
- SEN knowledge
- SEND support
- Lesson planning
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Classroom support
- One-to-one and small group instruction
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) assistance
Affiliations
- Dance
- Theatre
- Singing
- Drawing and Painting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching assistant
Cumbria teaching agency
2025.09 - Current
Level 2 FS English - Education
Furness College
2022.09 - 2023.01
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 - Education
Furness College
2022.06 - 2023.08
Apprentice teaching assistant
St Georges primary school
2021.12 - 2025.07