- Cycling
- walking
- keep fit
- watching sport
- caravanning
David McConnon
Chesterfield,Derbyshire
Summary
Perceptive teaching assistant in special educational needs with experience in implementing valuable curriculums for special education needs. Excellent communication and organisation skills and uses innovative methods to teach subjects. Committed to motivating, encouraging and maximising full potential to achieve successful results. Also can adapt to any job role and always committed to providing the best results Responsible yard professional with aptitude for creating safe working environments. Solidly understands risk assessment procedures and implements guarded work practices. Proactively secures yards and equipment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Derbyshire County Council
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
09.2006 - Current
- supporting young people in education
- organise trips/visits
- drive minibus
- liaise with parents/ agancies
- reports
- time management
- Assisted in the development of social skills through structured group activities and peer interactions.
- Assisted in adapting classroom environments to be more sensory-friendly for students with sensory processing issues.
- Promoted positive behaviour through the implementation of reward systems tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques to create a safe and productive learning environment.
Residential Childcare Worker
Eastwood Grange
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
03.2002 - 09.2006
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, building trust and positive relationships.
- Managed transitions for children entering or leaving residential care, ensuring a smooth adjustment.
- Engaged children in discussions about their feelings and experiences, encouraging open communication.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the residential setting, enhancing safety.
- Maintained detailed records of children's behaviour, progress, and care to ensure comprehensive support.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour.
- Promoted independence among children by teaching life skills and encouraging self-care abilities.
Yard Foreman
forticrete
Matlock, Derbyshire
03.1997 - 03.2002
- Kept yard neat, tidy and hazard-free to keep staff and customers safe.
- Facilitated smooth operation of the yard by efficiently managing tasks and priorities.
- Prepared orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation within the yard, promoting a safe working environment.
- Worked comfortably in all weather conditions.
- Picked up, transported and safely stored stock around yard using counterbalance forklift.
- Unloaded stock deliveries, checking delivered products against order slips.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Child care
Derby college
Derby2007
GCSEs - O levels
Chesterfield Grammer school
Chesterfield 1982
Skills
- Behaviour management
- Emotional support
- Risk assessment
- Classroom adaptation
- Positive attitude
- Timekeeping
- First Aid certification
- ime management
- multi tasking
Interests
Timeline
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Derbyshire County Council
09.2006 - Current
Residential Childcare Worker
Eastwood Grange
03.2002 - 09.2006
Yard Foreman
forticrete
03.1997 - 03.2002
NVQ Level 3 - Child care
Derby college
GCSEs - O levels
Chesterfield Grammer school