Dawn Chester

• Adapted teaching materials to meet the specific needs of individuals, fostering inclusive education.
• Supported students in mastering learning concepts through tailored one-on-one and small group tutoring, improving their academic confidence.
• Collaborated with teacher to devise and execute challenging, stimulating lessons aligning with the school's philosophy and mission.
• Led after-school clubs and activities within the school's extracurricular programme, significantly increasing student engagement and participation.
• Maintained student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
• Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
• Assisted in the creation and maintenance of a safe classroom environment, minimising risks and hazards.
• Offered emotional support and guidance to pupils, fostering resilience and well-being.
• Assisted pupils with special educational needs, enabling equal access to learning resources and opportunities.
• Supervised and provided support to pupils with special needs, constantly helping with access to learning.
• Coordinated with teachers to identify pupils' areas of difficulty, facilitating targeted interventions.
• Mentored students to support achievement of target grades.
• Encouraged pupil participation and interaction, cultivating a supportive classroom community.
• Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives, boosting academic performance.
• Attended conferences to learn about new research and present findings.
• Supported diverse learning needs through tailored assistance, enhancing pupil engagement and understanding.
• Assisted in planning and executing lesson plans in collaboration with lead teachers, promoting educational consistency.
• Prepared and duplicated teaching materials to help facilitate student understanding of key content.
• Supervised student projects, facilitating progress and encouraging deeper learning through application.
• Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching assistant skills and knowledge.
• Attended to pupils' hygiene, first aid and other personal and social needs.
• Encouraged students to ask challenging questions and thoroughly examine subject material.
• Facilitated communication between pupils and teachers, bridging gaps in understanding and expectations.
• Informed parents and caregivers of the child's progress, key achievements and areas of concern.
• Facilitated discussions that ignited student curiosity and deepened understanding of concepts, fostering a culture of inquiry and critical thinking.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support pupil welfare and academic success.
• Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that aligned with the national curriculum.
• Oversaw classes of up to 30 students during teacher absences, ensuring continuity in learning.
• Maintained excellent student relationships by providing warm, welcoming and supportive environments.

• Planned unique, engaging messy play activities to encourage children's sensory development.
• Facilitated engaging learning activities designed to promote early literacy and numeracy skills in a playful environment.
• Maintained high health and hygiene standards by cleaning and sanitising play areas and equipment regularly.
• Planned and delivered play activities with structure and enthusiasm, encouraging group participation.
• Administered first aid and managed minor injuries, maintaining a calm and reassuring presence for children.
• Targeted activities and games to suit children's ages and abilities.
• Guided children's social development through a balanced approach involving learning and free play.
• Developed engaging resources for children that enhanced learning and supported developmental goals.
• Monitored progress and development, keeping clear, accurate observations and reports to feed back to parents.
• Entertained children with games, stories and age-appropriate films.
• Implemented positive behaviour management strategies to maintain a safe and supportive nursery setting.
• Maintained accurate records of children's development, attendance, and any incidents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Designed and set up stimulating learning environments that encouraged exploration and discovery.
• Supervised and cared for children, using storytelling and rapport-building skills to foster interest and engagement.
• Encouraged children's emotional, social and educational development through carefully planned learning-through-play activities.
• Encouraged sharing and considerate play to aid social development.
• Supported children with additional needs through tailored interventions, ensuring their full inclusion in nursery activities.
• Supervised large groups during outdoor play and field trips.
• Coordinated with colleagues to plan and deliver a diverse range of stimulating activities suitable for all developmental stages.
• Supported children's hygiene needs with personalised support and diligent potty training.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the nursery environment, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.

Facilitated engaging learning activities designed to promote early literacy and numeracy skills in a playful environment, cleaned and sanitised play areas and

equipment for excellent health and hygiene standards., guided children's social development through a balanced approach involving learning and free play.

Managed nursery operations including opening and closing, planning engaging activities, greeting parents and children, taking messages for sick or absent children, administering medication and first aid, and maintaining a calm presence for children.