Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Custom Section
References
Hobbies and interests
Timeline
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Claire Baker

Orpington,KENT

Summary

Dedicated educational professional with diverse experience in school settings, specialising in SEN, general teaching assistant, and 1-2-1 support roles. Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills, fostering student success through tailored support and collaboration.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Children's Ministry

HOPE CHURCH
Borough of Bromley/CITY OF LONDON, KENT
01.2017 - Current
  • Coordinated monthly team meetings with parents to engage children in delivering God's truth and love through structured programming.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals, enhancing overall children's ministry experience.
  • Handled complaints with clear communication and effective problem-solving, ensuring a supportive environment for families.
  • It begins with the serious subject of registration, with the management communicating with the families and collecting all the information about their child/children, including any allergies.
  • Then after registration, it's free-flow play; all activities are limited so that the morning's programme can be adhered to. Then refreshments for all the children who want to receive refreshments.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
  • Achieved service time and quality targets.

Nursery Practitioner

Premier Lodge Day Nursery Sidcup
Borough of Bromley/CITY OF LONDON, KENT
09.2025 - 11.2025

Job Seeker

CAP Job Club
Borough of Bromley/CITY OF LONDON, KENT
01.2025 - 03.2025

General TA/Learning Support Assistant

Pickhurst Junior Academy
Borough of Bromley/CITY OF LONDON, KENT
01.2025 - 01.2025

Employability Skills course

Bromley Jobcentre
Borough of Bromley/CITY OF LONDON, KENT
02.2024 - 03.2024

Lunchtime Cover/Room Support

KINDRED NURSERIES and PRESCHOOL
10.2023 - 02.2024

TA/SEN TA/121

Various Agencies
10.2018 - 10.2023

Support Team Nursery Practitioner

BRINDSWELL NURSERY
04.2021 - 12.2022

Nursery Room Attendant

Monkey Puzzle Day care Nursery
01.2019 - 09.2020

Lunchtime Support

LITTLE ELMS NURSERY
03.2018 - 12.2018

Nursery Room Attendant

JBD Childcare Recruitment Agency
05.2016 - 11.2017

Carer for Family Member

01.2012 - 01.2016

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Bromley College
Borough of Bromley/CITY OF LONDON, KENT
01.2014 - 07.2015
  • Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
  • Established positive relationships with students, modelling appropriate behaviour and adapting responses to meet individual classroom needs.
  • Assisted in the creation and maintenance of a safe classroom environment, minimising risks and hazards.
  • Attended Bromley College for evening study sessions, collaborating with teachers to enhance knowledge and prepare for effective classroom engagement.

Dining Hall Assistant and LAS

Mary Cray Primary school
05.2015 - 06.2015

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3 and Diploma in Specialist Teaching Level 4 - NCFE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Bromley College
Borough of Bromley
01-2015

Employability Skills Level 1 Certificate for Introduction to Customer Service - Employability Skills Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

Bromley Jobcentre
Borough of Bromley
01-2024

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - NCFE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Bromley College
Borough of Bromley
01-2011

Functional English and Maths - English Lnguage

B A E Poverest College
Borough of Bromley

GCSE English Language - English Language

B A E Poverest College
Borough of Bromley

GCSE English, Catering -

Ramsden School
Borough of Bromley

Skills

  • Child engagement strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Safety protocols
  • Assistance skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Independent initiative
  • Child engagement strategies

Accomplishments

  • I am on the rota to volunteer with my church’s children from reception to year 6 on a monthly basis.
  • I occasionally assist with ‘POP IN,’ a weekly during term time community group for older people male and female (50+) in connection with my local church in Orpington.

Custom Section

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with children of primary age.
  • Helping to inspire and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds and capabilities.
  • Active listener, demonstrating patience and understanding to work with children.
  • Observant to identify potential hazards and behaviours of children.
  • Creative, adaptable, and approachable to be able to contribute within lessons.
  • Can supervise small groups of children and work on a 1-1 basis.
  • Intermediate IT skills (comfortable with Microsoft Office and Internet)
  • Great at building a good rapport and relationships with both staff and children.
  • Works productively with the classroom environment alongside other professionals.
  • Ability to work well in a team as well as completing tasks independently.

References

Available on request.

Hobbies and interests

  • As said previously being involved with my church#
  • Reading
  • Current Affairs
  • Visiting my home city of LONDON

Timeline

Nursery Practitioner

Premier Lodge Day Nursery Sidcup
09.2025 - 11.2025

Job Seeker

CAP Job Club
01.2025 - 03.2025

General TA/Learning Support Assistant

Pickhurst Junior Academy
01.2025 - 01.2025

Employability Skills course

Bromley Jobcentre
02.2024 - 03.2024

Lunchtime Cover/Room Support

KINDRED NURSERIES and PRESCHOOL
10.2023 - 02.2024

Support Team Nursery Practitioner

BRINDSWELL NURSERY
04.2021 - 12.2022

Nursery Room Attendant

Monkey Puzzle Day care Nursery
01.2019 - 09.2020

TA/SEN TA/121

Various Agencies
10.2018 - 10.2023

Lunchtime Support

LITTLE ELMS NURSERY
03.2018 - 12.2018

Volunteer Children's Ministry

HOPE CHURCH
01.2017 - Current

Nursery Room Attendant

JBD Childcare Recruitment Agency
05.2016 - 11.2017

Dining Hall Assistant and LAS

Mary Cray Primary school
05.2015 - 06.2015

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Bromley College
01.2014 - 07.2015

Carer for Family Member

01.2012 - 01.2016

Teaching Assistant Level 3 and Diploma in Specialist Teaching Level 4 - NCFE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Bromley College

Employability Skills Level 1 Certificate for Introduction to Customer Service - Employability Skills Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

Bromley Jobcentre

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - NCFE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Bromley College

Functional English and Maths - English Lnguage

B A E Poverest College

GCSE English Language - English Language

B A E Poverest College

GCSE English, Catering -

Ramsden School
Claire Baker