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Dawn Brown

Dawn Brown

Harrogate ,North Yorkshire

Summary

Compassionate professional with strong communication and teamwork skills, experienced in supporting individuals with special educational needs including autism and challenging behaviours. Proficient in Makaton sign language and PECS training. Certified in epilepsy first aid, asthma management, and safeguarding, dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Respite carer/ Personal assistant

Chrys Spaulding Chapman
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
11.2013 - Current
  • Delivered extensive support to autistic child and family within home environment.
  • Accompanied child on outings.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Monitored child during overnight stay.
  • Provided personal care during childhood.
  • Prepared meals and beverages
  • Assisted with medication.
  • Facilitated and autonomously executed activities organised by parent.
  • Facilitate parental respite during care of autistic child and sibling
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

SEN teaching assistant

The Forest School
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
11.2012 - Current
  • Communicated with parents and carers routinely, strengthening meaningful home-school partnerships.
  • Led group activities to encourage social interaction among SEN students.
  • Facilitated customised literacy and numeracy sessions, enhancing basic skills proficiency.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.
  • Facilitated diverse needs during school trips to ensure safety.
  • Supported teachers with monitoring student progress.
  • Delivered one-to-one support to students for enhanced access to learning within environment.
  • Facilitated emotional and educational growth for numerous students facing SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
  • Created a purposeful learning environment, applying behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.
  • Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
  • Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
  • Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
  • Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
  • Coordinating sensory sessions aimed at meeting students' sensory requirements

Equine groom

The Donkey Sanctuary
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2010 - 11.2012
  • Assisted SEN children in enjoying activities both on donkey's back and at ground level.
  • Monitored safety measures within zones intended for children and adults.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness and tidiness throughout spaces.
  • Oversight of donkey care and employed equipment.

Equine groom

Private employment
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2008 - 03.2010
  • Large-scale event preparation involved cleaning stalls and organising tack room layout.
  • Maintained professional demeanour during high-stress situations like emergency vet calls, keeping calm atmosphere beneficial for animals.
  • Ensured optimal health of animals with regular exercise routines.
  • Maintained clean and organised stable environment to ensure horse safety.
  • Administered prescribed medication to horses under veterinarian's guidance, promoting animal wellbeing.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to coordinate daily duties efficiently.
  • Provided excellent care for horses by daily grooming, feeding and health checks.
  • Demonstrated keen attention to detail whilst checking for signs of illness or injury in horses.

Cafe assistant

M&S
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
05.2005 - 08.2008
  • Delivered excellent customer service with thorough product knowledge.
  • Took accurate food orders, preventing misunderstandings and errors in service delivery.
  • Handled money transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
  • Kept the workspace clean for a tidy and hygienic environment.
  • Served customers promptly, ensuring they enjoyed their visit.
  • Restocked display cases regularly for optimal product availability.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by always maintaining a friendly and positive attitude.
  • Enhanced cafe atmosphere with attention to cleanliness and decoration details.
  • Communicated effectively with team members, resulting in smooth operations.
  • Prepped ingredients daily to maintain fresh offerings.
  • Handled customer complaints efficiently, preserving brand reputation.
  • Fulfilled all duties as assigned during peak hours for effective operation of the café.
  • Welcomed customers with a smile, providing attentive service from arrival to departure.

Education

National Diploma - Equine

Askham Bryan College
York
09.2007 - 07.2008

GCSEs - GCSEs

Granby High School
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
09.2001 - 07.2007

Skills

  • Makaton sign language
  • PECS training
  • Communication aid skills
  • Epilepsy first aid certified
  • First Aid trained
  • Asthma trained
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Sensory integration support
  • Classroom supervision
  • Personalised learning techniques
  • Resourceful thinking
  • Personal care proficiency
  • Nurturing attitude
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • Challenging behavioural needs
  • Calm demeanour
  • 1:1 student support
  • Activity support
  • Behaviour management strategies
  • Small group support
  • Positive behaviour promotion
  • Personal care assistance
  • Worked within different ages ranges from EYFS to year 9

Affiliations

  • Horse riding
  • Cross stitch
  • Jigsaws

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Respite carer/ Personal assistant

Chrys Spaulding Chapman
11.2013 - Current

SEN teaching assistant

The Forest School
11.2012 - Current

Equine groom

The Donkey Sanctuary
04.2010 - 11.2012

Equine groom

Private employment
09.2008 - 03.2010

National Diploma - Equine

Askham Bryan College
09.2007 - 07.2008

Cafe assistant

M&S
05.2005 - 08.2008

GCSEs - GCSEs

Granby High School
09.2001 - 07.2007

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