Claire Thompson
Morpeth,NORTHUMBERLAND
Summary
A confident and enthusiastic professional known for being organised, detailed, and hard-working. Demonstrates exceptional time management skills and a personable, polite, and approachable demeanour. Experience in the Early Years through to KS2, with a solid commitment to the social, academic and professional growth of pupils. An empathetic professional, who loves working with children, making a positive impact on young people's lives and contributing to their development. Passionate about enhancing the learning experiences for pupils through the outdoors and developing new ways to encourage pupils, whilst challenging and inspiring them to deepen their knowledge and understanding.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6027
6027
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early Years Practitioner
PAWS
Morpeth, Northumberland
2025.01 - 2026.02
- Nurture, Educate and Care for children age 2-4 years.
- Maintaining clean, safe and secure environment, adhering to safeguarding procedures and meeting daily needs of young children.
- Enhanced learning outcomes through planning developmental play activities based on early year's foundation stage to promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
- Served as Key Person for five children.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Observing progress and keeping development records.
- Integrated new students into existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development and to ensure high-quality care.
Youth Worker
Northumberland Young Farmers
Newcastle upon Tyne
2020.01 - Current
- Plan, organise and oversee competition events and fundraising.
- Designated Safeguarding Officer.
- Interpersonal skills to work well with others, establish and maintain good relationships, and treat young people with respect and sensitivity.
- Supporting young people in agricultural and countryside to develop transferable skills.
Supply Teaching/Teaching Assistant
First Class Supply
Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Worked in variety of different primary schools, mainly Reception/Nursery and some SEND.
- Build relationships in short period of time with students and staff.
- Having patience and flexibility in classroom setting and different schools.
- Adapted teaching methods for students' individual learning needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Primary School Teacher
St Mary's Church of England First School
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Developed lesson plans around national curriculum.
- Established excellent behaviour management to promote positive classroom environment.
- Experience of Safeguarding in Education settings.
- Effective communication skills with pupils, staff, parents and wider stakeholders.
- Ability to work as part of teaching team and using own initiative and knowledge.
- Flexible in various roles of teaching to fulfill all types of work and managing subjects for school.
- Leading subject (Outdoor and Art & Design) by creating action plan to improve subject across school in preparation for Ofsted.
- Writing and implementing risk assessments for school trips.
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety within environments for all ages and activities.
- Able to work confidentially.
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Vibes
Morpeth, Northumberland
2011.01 - 2016.01
- Taught range of exercise classes in clear, safe manner.
- Adapted training methods to suit individual fitness levels or health concerns, making exercise accessible to all participants.
- Motivating individuals/groups to achieve their fitness goals.
- Group exercise leadership.
- Exercise modification and injury prevention.
- Designing specific personal training programmes for clients.
- Fostered community spirit within gym through fun, interactive group sessions.
Sales assistant
Robson & Cowan
Morpeth, Northumberland
2006.01 - 2013.01
- Maintained high customer service at all times.
- Adaptable to range of jobs throughout store.
- Excellent communication skills with customers, suppliers and staff.
- Attention to detail to display product at their best.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
Education
GCSE - English, Maths, Science, Geography, Physical Education, Art, Food Technology
King Edwards VI School
Morpeth, NorthumberlandA-Level - Geography, Physical Education, Psychology
King Edwards VI School
Morpeth, NorthumberlandBachelor of Science - Health and Exercise Science
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon TyneProfessional Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary Education Studies, School Direct
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2015.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- Confident and Enthusiastic
- Organised and detailed
- Hard-working
- Personable, polite and approachable
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Walking
- Family activities
- Helping on family farm and looking after our hens
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Years Practitioner
PAWS
2025.01 - 2026.02
Supply Teaching/Teaching Assistant
First Class Supply
2024.01 - 2025.01
Youth Worker
Northumberland Young Farmers
2020.01 - Current
Primary School Teacher
St Mary's Church of England First School
2016.01 - 2019.01
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary Education Studies, School Direct
Northumbria University
2015.09 - 2016.07
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Vibes
2011.01 - 2016.01
Sales assistant
Robson & Cowan
2006.01 - 2013.01
GCSE - English, Maths, Science, Geography, Physical Education, Art, Food Technology
King Edwards VI School
A-Level - Geography, Physical Education, Psychology
King Edwards VI School
Bachelor of Science - Health and Exercise Science
Newcastle College