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Claire Beaver

Claire Beaver

Mansfield,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Kind, nurturing and approachable. Great rapport with adults and children. Excellent communication skills and understanding of communication both verbal and non verbal.

Passionate about giving every person in my care the opportunity to flourish and reach their full potential.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Support worker

Voyage Care
Mansfield and Nottingham., Nottinghamshire
04.2023 - Current

Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.

  • Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.

Teaching assistant in primary school

Nottinghamshire County Council
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
09.2021 - Current

Incorporated technology into lessons improving children's ICT skills.

  • Created visual aids for use during lessons that enhanced learner engagement and understanding of key concepts.
  • Contributed to the development of school policies aimed at enhancing teaching methods and techniques.
  • Adapt teaching when needed to inform future planning.
  • Work as part of a team to support children and colleagues to feel valued, important and boost self confidence to help reach individual potential.
  • Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
  • Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress and achievements.
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
  • Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
  • Lead first aider.

SEN teaching assistant

Nottinghamshire County Council
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
09.2014 - 07.2021
  • Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
  • Implemented visual aids during lessons; supported better information retention.
  • Coordinated special educational needs assessments to inform individual planning.
  • Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Created sensory stimuli for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder; eased anxiety levels.
  • Improved classroom behaviour with implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
  • Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
  • Delivered tailored literacy and numeracy sessions, improving basic skills proficiency.
  • Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among SEN students.
  • Fostered inclusivity within the school community; promoted acceptance and respect for all pupils.
  • Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.

Teaching assistant in primary school

Nottinghamshire County Council
Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
09.2005 - 07.2014
  • Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
  • Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings, discussing individual student progress and areas of improvement thoroughly.
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational atmosphere.
  • Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
  • Assisted in preparation of lesson plans, resulting in well-organised, effective classes.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
  • Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
  • Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.

Education

BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing - Childcare

Clarendon College
Nottingham
09.1993 - 07.1995

GCSEs - 8 GCSE's Grade B-E

The Brunts School
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
09.1989 - 07.1993

Care Certificate -

Voyage Care
Nottinghamshire
04.2023 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Experience of working with children and adults with varying needs and life experiences and the ability to individually support and enhance their well being, education and quality of life
  • Deep understanding and experience of promoting a positive approach to behaviour management
  • Happy and outgoing personality with a kind disposition
  • self motivated and always willing to seek any professional development needed
  • Care plan implementation
  • Medication administration
  • Experience of planning and delivering emotional support provision
  • Team player
  • Community integration
  • Individual support planning
  • Personal care assistance
  • Record-keeping
  • Respect for diversity

Timeline

Support worker

Voyage Care
04.2023 - Current

Care Certificate -

Voyage Care
04.2023 - 05.2023

Teaching assistant in primary school

Nottinghamshire County Council
09.2021 - Current

SEN teaching assistant

Nottinghamshire County Council
09.2014 - 07.2021

Teaching assistant in primary school

Nottinghamshire County Council
09.2005 - 07.2014

BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing - Childcare

Clarendon College
09.1993 - 07.1995

GCSEs - 8 GCSE's Grade B-E

The Brunts School
09.1989 - 07.1993
Claire Beaver