Craig Thompson

• As an ASD class teacher, I provide tailored education and support for pupils with autism and related learning or communication needs. I create a structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that helps students develop academically, socially, emotionally, and independently. My role includes planning and adapting lessons to meet individual needs, using behaviour and communication strategies, monitoring progress, and working closely with teaching assistants, therapists, families, and other professionals to support each child’s development and well-being.

Developing and implementing individualised educational targets based on the children’s EHCP’s and IEPs.

Using long term and medium term plans to inform lesson planning that accommodates various learning styles and abilities.

Creating a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes the academic, social, and emotional growth of students.

Collaborating with parents, support staff and other educators to monitor progress and adjust strategies as necessary.

Use specialised teaching techniques and resources to help students improve communication, motor skills and cognitive development.

Managing behaviour effectively using positive reinforcement and intervention strategies.

Advocating for the needs of students and ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.

Facilitate dynamic drama workshops, engaging young people in creative expression and collaboration.

Teach and develop essential drama skills, fostering confidence, teamwork, and artistic growth.

Lead and coordinate performances, ensuring full participation and creating an enjoyable, impactful experience for all involved.

Ensure the safety and well-being of young people during sessions by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Supporting a variety of educational activities tailored to meet the needs of individuals with complex special educational needs, ensuring a personalised learning approach.

Deliver direct instruction and guidance to small groups of students, fostering engagement and understanding through adapted teaching strategies.

Provide assistance with personal hygiene and intimate care. Ensuring personal care is delivered with dignity and professionalism.

Manage and support students with challenging behaviour, implementing appropriate interventions, including physical intervention, in accordance with school policy.

Safeguard the well-being of students by strictly adhering to all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring a secure and supportive learning environment.

Supported physical, social, and emotional well-being of children with special educational needs, including those with additional disabilities such as visual impairments, enhancing their overall development.

Monitored and recorded children's progress, delivering accurate information to classroom teacher to guide effective planning.

Design and prepare engaging learning materials tailored to the needs of individual students.

Fostered stimulating and inclusive classroom environment by maintaining dynamic displays and organised workstations, promoting student engagement.

Collaborate with external professionals, such as speech and language therapists and physiotherapists, to ensure comprehensive support for each child.

Ensure the safeguarding and protection of young people by strictly following all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.

Provided flexible support and cover as an agency teaching assistant, adapting to the needs of both primary and secondary schools.

Demonstrated versatility by responding to the varying demands of each day, transitioning seamlessly between roles needed.

Supported whole classroom environments as well as offering tailored, one-on-one assistance to individual students.

Frequently served as a cover supervisor, managing classroom activities and ensuring the completion of assigned work.

Helped students stay on task and engaged, fostering a productive and supportive learning environment.

Provided exceptional customer service in front-of-house department, assisting customers with professionalism and courtesy.

Responded to customer questions and concerns promptly, delivering accurate information to enhance overall experience.

Managed operations of store's warehouse department, ensuring efficient workflows and effective inventory management.