CHRISTINA CRAGG
Cosgrove,United Kingdom
Summary
I have gained a lot of experience working with KS2 children with varying needs and abilities. I was given the opportunity to lead small groups of children preparing them for their SAT exams.
I am a very organised person, and I have good common sense. I work well as part of a team, but I do have the ability to lead groups and plan lessons under my own initiative.
I have worked for several years in a Primary School environment, in many different roles.
I also also worked extensively in an Administration role and I have good knowledge of a variety of software packages.
I am organised and calm and work well under pressure.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lunchtime supervisor/Teaching Assistant
Cosgrove Village Primary School
Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised pupils during lunchtime, ensuring good behaviour.
- Conducted regular checks of eating areas for possible hazards or cleanliness issues.
- Helped special needs students with meals, achieved inclusivity.
- Reported any significant behavioural issues to the relevant teacher or Head Teacher.
- Worked closely with Teachers to deliver lessons to primary aged children.
- Work independently with small groups of children.
- Promoted a safe and positive environment by enforcing school policies.
- Upheld discipline in eating areas to maintain orderliness.
- Provided emotional support to distressed students, contributed to mental wellbeing.
- Responded quickly to accidents or incidents on the playground.
- Collaborated with other Lunchtime Supervisors to provide consistent care for all pupils.
- Monitored playground during breaks, ensured secure play environment for children.
- Supported catering team by serving meals when necessary, ensured smooth operation of lunch service.
- Managed conflict amongst students to promote harmony.
Receptionist Administrator
Greenleys Junior School
Milton keynes, Buckinghamshire
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
- Entering and updating pupil records on SMS and Parentmail.
- Face to face contact with parents and visitors to the school.
- Organising after school clubs
- Contacting parents for information
- Supervising children until they are collected.
- Day to day running of a busy school reception.
- Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
- Administered mail distribution process, ensuring each department received its correspondence in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Cosgrove Village Primary School
Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Mainly working with year 5 & 6 children to prepare them for SAT's. Working 1:1 with SEN children. Organising Maths resources for various year groups and keeping track of progression.
- Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
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School Business Manager
Cedars Primary School
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Budget Management and bank reconciliation.
- Payroll and HR.
- FMS updating and monitoring,
School Business Manager
Cosgrove Village Primary School
Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
11.2014 - 06.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of Schools Finance and Budget Management, including three year budget plans, HR, Health & Safety and maintaining stock levels.
- Good experience of FMS finance software.
- Management of Staff.
- Arrange training courses for staff and regularly check staff are up to date on all safeguarding training.
- Complete monthly reports and send to Northamptonshire County Council, including VAT returns and Bank account reconciliations.
- Completed the relevant training to enable me to authorize DBS checks for staff and volunteers at the school.
- Completed staff performance managements and also conducted interviews.
- Attend finance meetings with Governors and present financial information.
- Census Submittal every quarter.
- Updating Pupil Records using SIMS Software.
- Cash recording and banking.
- Liaising with parents, staff and visitors and dealing with issues when necessary.
- Arranging quotations for building works and liaising with contractors.
- Day to day running of a busy school office.
Bookkeeper
Castlethorpe Village Pre-School
Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Applying for funding from the county council, Payroll, Invoicing and paying suppliers.
Contracts Manager
Pericom Plc
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
03.1997 - 12.2006
- Renewal of IT maintenance contracts.
- Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
- Book keeping
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
Link training College
Milton Keynes 09.1993 - 03.1994
GCSEs - Maths C, English E, Science E, DT D, Art D, Humanities E
Denbigh Secondary School
Milton Keynes 09.1989 - 06.1993
Skills
- School policy adherence
- Children's emotional wellbeing
- Competence in administering medications
- Child protection training completion
- Multi-Tasking capability
- Pupil behaviour monitoring
- Child safety awareness
- Empathy towards children
- Flexibility in schedule
- Allergy awareness
- Safeguarding and welfare promotion
- SEN lunchtime supervision
Affiliations
- My hobbies include socialising with friends and family, spending time in my garden and watching movies.
Accomplishments
I have completed various courses and activities during my time in education.
These include SEN courses and emotional support activities.
Timeline
Lunchtime supervisor/Teaching Assistant
Cosgrove Village Primary School
04.2025 - Current
Receptionist Administrator
Greenleys Junior School
01.2025 - 02.2025
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Cosgrove Village Primary School
07.2019 - 12.2023
School Business Manager
Cedars Primary School
06.2019 - 07.2019
School Business Manager
Cosgrove Village Primary School
11.2014 - 06.2019
Bookkeeper
Castlethorpe Village Pre-School
01.2013 - 05.2013
Contracts Manager
Pericom Plc
03.1997 - 12.2006
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
Link training College
09.1993 - 03.1994
GCSEs - Maths C, English E, Science E, DT D, Art D, Humanities E
Denbigh Secondary School
09.1989 - 06.1993
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