- Playing Tennis, Football and BasketBall
- Cooking
- Travelling, connection and community
Ebuka Ozoh
Thatcham
Summary
Dedicated children and adult Support worker with over two years' experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a specialist school or home environment. Skilled in working with individuals with ASD, MLD, SEMH needs, sensory and communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. Experienced in delivering person-centred, one-to-one and group support, promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour, and community inclusion. Recognised for building trusting relationships through empathy, consistency, and effective communication while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professional practice. Passionate about helping children and young people develop confidence, life skills, and independence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
Brookfields School
Reading
03.2025 - Current
- Provide person-centred support aligned with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), adapting learning activities to enhance engagement, independence, and academic progress
- Delivered one-to-one, small-group, and classroom support to enhance learning experiences for students with diverse SEND needs
- Establish positive relationships with students, families, teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support each child's wellbeing, development, and individual needs
- Utilised positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies to foster emotional regulation and maintain a safe, inclusive, nurturing learning environment
- Monitored and reported on pupils' progress, wellbeing, and behavioural changes to ensure high safeguarding standards and promote dignity, respect, and inclusion
CAMPUS RESIDENT ADVISOR AND SUPPORT
The American University in Cairo
New Cairo
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided pastoral care and welfare support for students from diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Acted as first point of contact during emergencies and wellbeing concerns.
- Supported conflict resolution and safeguarding within residential accommodation.
- Organised wellbeing initiatives that promoted inclusion and community engagement.
SIA DOOR SUPERVISOR
LUXE Security Group Ltd & Provide SESS Ltd
Reading, UK
02.2022 - Current
- Safeguard vulnerable individuals within busy public and licensed environments.
- Maintain professionalism during emergencies while prioritising public safety.
- Assess risk and respond appropriately during incidents.
- Use effective communication and conflict management to de-escalate difficult situations.
- Build positive relationships with customers from diverse cultures.
SALES ADVISOR, BRAND AMBASSADOR AND FUNDRAISER
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Leicester, UK
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Cultivated strong donor relationships through compassionate communication, enhancing support for animal welfare.
- Engaged public on behalf of vulnerable animals, using empathy and storytelling to foster awareness and support.
ASSISTANT FIRE RISK ASSESSOR INTERN
ACE Fire Midlands LTD
Loughborough, UK
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Produced technical fire risk reports for 20+ clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy across sites in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.
- Led fire marshal training and safety awareness programs, improving workplace safety culture and licensing outcomes.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to integrate fire safety solutions into building designs and renovation projects.
WAITING-ON AND FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF
Mint Hospitality and Event Recruitment Ltd
Leicester
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered outstanding customer service as the first point of contact, resolving queries with professionalism and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Trained new staff, streamlined service delivery, and maintained accurate billing records, ensuring consistency and building trust with customers.
- Coordinated event operations across sites, reducing customer complaints by 50% through effective collaboration with stakeholders and teams.
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - Food Security and Development
University of Reading
Reading, UK12-2022
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Organic Agriculture
Cairo University
Cairo06-2018
MASTER'S DEGREE - Sustainable Development
American University
New Cairo01-2020
Skills
- Teaching
- Behaviour Support
- Emotional regulation
- Support and Care
- Safeguarding
- Health and Safety
- Record management
- Team Coordination
- Leadership
- First-Aid
- Food Handling
- Risk Management
- Customer Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Event Coordination
- Risk assessment
Certification
- Safeguarding in Schools & Preventing Radicalisation
- Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Advanced First Aid Training
- SIA Door Supervisor Licence
Interests
Timeline
SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
Brookfields School
03.2025 - Current
SALES ADVISOR, BRAND AMBASSADOR AND FUNDRAISER
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
03.2024 - 10.2024
ASSISTANT FIRE RISK ASSESSOR INTERN
ACE Fire Midlands LTD
01.2023 - 03.2024
WAITING-ON AND FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF
Mint Hospitality and Event Recruitment Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2023
SIA DOOR SUPERVISOR
LUXE Security Group Ltd & Provide SESS Ltd
02.2022 - Current
CAMPUS RESIDENT ADVISOR AND SUPPORT
The American University in Cairo
09.2018 - 06.2020
MASTER'S DEGREE - Food Security and Development
University of Reading
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Organic Agriculture
Cairo University
MASTER'S DEGREE - Sustainable Development
American University