Elesha Booth
Beckton,London
Summary
Enthusiastic SEN-Learning support twenty four with years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shared knowledge to achieve results.
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in child protection, sensitivity towards special needs, and educational psychology. Proven expertise in training and development, visual communication, and staff motivation. Adept at fostering inclusive environments through the use of educational software and social intelligence. Recognised for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication. Committed to advancing inclusive education practices and enhancing learning experiences for all students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Support Assistant SEND
Thameside primary school
Grays, Thurrock
02.2023 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed tailored learning plans for individualised student progression.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Liaised with parents at parent-teacher meetings, communicated effectively about pupil progress.
- Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- Encouraged independent learning habits amongst pupils through consistent mentoring.
- Communicated with parents and caregivers to report on student progress and challenges.
- Offered calm and focused conflict-resolution, defusing problematic behaviour with compassion and emotional intelligence.
- Delivered lessons in small group sessions to help students comprehended core concepts.
- Enhanced classroom environment with creative teaching methods.
Foster Carers
Thurrock Council
, Thurrock
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Worked closely with other professionals involved in child's welfare; improving collaborative efforts towards child’s wellbeing.
- Tracked and recorded child's progress for review by social services team, contributing to overall care strategy.
- Encouraged positive behaviours through structured routine and clear boundaries, fostering personal growth.
- Provided around-the-clock support during emergencies or crises; offering immediate help when needed.
- Delivered consistent care whilst managing challenging behaviour to ensure stability within the household.
- Assisted children with homework assignments; supporting their academic endeavours.
- Managed medical appointments and health needs of children, ensuring proper physical health.
- Arranged social activities to boost confidence levels and encourage interaction with peers.
- Attended training courses on child psychology to better understand and address unique needs of foster children.
- Built strong relationships with birth families where appropriate, strengthening family ties.
- Supported the transition of children into new homes, easing their adaptation process.
- Provided emotional support to children in foster care, resulting in improved mental well-being.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing living environment, promoting a sense of security.
- Advocated for social, emotional and educational stability of children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- Set fair boundaries with appropriate levels and methods of discipline.
- Met ongoing medical needs of children by coordinating with specialists.
- Logged significant events throughout placement and contributed to reviews, case conferences and court hearings.
- Supervised contact arrangements to oversee smooth process.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
Learning Support assistant SEND
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School
Stanford Le Hope, Thurrock
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic child development programmes.
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Developed tailored learning plans for individualised student progression.
- Assisted struggling pupils during class hours, leading to improved grades over time.
- Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Accompanied school trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all pupils involved.
- Aided in the delivery of lessons, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
- Liaised with parents at parent-teacher meetings, communicated effectively about pupil progress.
- Provided behavioural management strategies to maintain disciplined atmosphere.
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
Breakfast & Afterschool playworker
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School
Stanford-Le Hope, Thurrock
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Maintained safe and secure environment for children through vigilant monitoring of playground activities.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, fostering a supportive atmosphere within the playgroup setting.
- Tailored activities to individual needs, ensuring inclusive participation from all members of the group.
- Improved social skills amongst the group with collaborative games and team-building exercises.
- Created fun, educational games for improved cognitive development in children.
- Encouraged physical activity through sports-based games, reinforcing importance of fitness from a young age.
- Provided emotional support during times of distress, promoting mental well-being of all attendees.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to encourage self-expression and creativity in children.
- Prepared nutritious snacks for healthy eating habits promotion amongst the children.
- Assisted in developing conflict resolution skills amongst peers via role-play techniques.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent communication regarding child's progress and behaviour.
- Dealt with injuries and emergencies promptly and efficiently.
- Confidently communicated with colleagues and children.
- Provided healthy, safe and secure play spaces.
- Led games and supervised children between ages of 4-11 years old.
- Set up play areas, materials and equipment to enhance activities and encourage physical health.
- Communicated with children about any concerns or worries, personal or educational.
- Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
Nursery nurse
Pier Lodge Day Nursery
Grays, Thurrock
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained comprehensive records of each child's progress; noted developments at regular intervals.
- Managed minor disputes amongst children calmly, encouraging peaceful resolution.
- Organised stimulating outdoor activities that encouraged motor skill development in a fun manner.
- Enhanced children's social development for improved interaction skills through arranging group activities and playdates.
- Collaborated with parents on potty-training methods, resulting in consistent approach between home and nursery.
- Promoted hygiene practices by teaching basic grooming habits such as hand-washing before meals.
- Supported individual learning needs of each child by implementing personalised strategies and plans.
- Provided detailed daily reports to parents regarding their child's day, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Delivered high-quality childcare by maintaining a safe, clean and nurturing environment.
- Facilitated nap times as part of routine care duties, contributing to overall wellbeing.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
- Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
- Organised classroom spaces to align with lessons and support children's learning.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Carers Teachers
West London, London
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings, discussing individual student progress and areas of improvement thoroughly.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational atmosphere.
- Created visual aids for use during lessons that enhanced learner engagement and understanding of key concepts.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
Learning support educator
The Learning Trust
Hackney, City of London
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Supported children's emotional well-being whilst fostering their academic growth.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance the effectiveness of lesson plans.
- Tracked progress using detailed record-keeping systems, providing valuable insight into student development.
- Trained in various therapeutic interventions, aiding in the management of challenging behaviours.
- Promoted positive behaviour, resulting in an improved learning atmosphere.
- Assessed students' learning needs, ensuring tailored support was provided.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans to improve student performance.
- Worked with individual students, providing personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support.
- Used assessment results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development.
- Designed lesson plans and resources for learners receiving learning support.
- Delivered speech and language interventions to assist students with speaking challenges.
Early years practitioner
The Learning Trust
Hackney, City of London
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
- Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
- Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
- Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
- Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
- Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
- Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
- Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
Senior Nursery Nurse
The Learning Trust
Hackney, City of London
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Fostered emotional well-being of children by providing consistent support and comfort.
- Collaborated with parents and carers regarding each child's developmental progress for enhanced home-school partnership.
- Encouraged children's imaginative play through storytelling sessions which fostered language skills and creativity,.
- Created detailed reports on each child's progress which enabled tailored learning plans,.
- Administered first-aid as required, prioritised child health and safety at all times.
- Observed children closely, identified any signs of developmental issues or distress promptly.
- Enabled accurate assessment of children's progress by providing staff support and guidance in relation to EYFS framework.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Bow Childcare
Canning Town, Newham
08.2003 - 07.2006
- Collaborated with parents and carers regarding each child's developmental progress for enhanced home-school partnership.
- Managed challenging behaviour with effective strategies to ensure a calm learning environment.
- Organised educational trips to supplement classroom learning, facilitated real-world experiences for the young learners.
- Enhanced children's cognitive development by creating and implementing stimulating play activities.
- Promoted diversity within the setting through inclusive activities teaching respect for different cultures and backgrounds.
- Built strong rapport with families to ensure smooth transitions for children during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Supporting new staff members by sharing best practice methods improved overall team performance,.
- Created detailed reports on each child's progress which enabled tailored learning plans,.
- Administered first-aid as required, prioritised child health and safety at all times.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributed creative ideas for improving nursery services.
- Observed children closely, identified any signs of developmental issues or distress promptly.
- Created an inclusive environment, ensuring equality of access and opportunity for children, parents and staff.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
Pre-school, Playworker, youth worker and SEN supp
Community Links
Canning Town, Newham
09.2001 - 07.2003
- Reduced waste by conscientiously managing resources and materials.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly and courteously addressing concerns.
- Performed daily equipment checks for uninterrupted operations.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through professional interactions.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, Religious studies, Arts, Science, Dancing and DT
St Angela's School
London 09.1993 - 07.1998
Diploma of Higher Education - Performing Arts
Havening college
Essex 09.1998 - 07.1999
Higher National Diploma - Performing Arts
Barking and Dagenham College
Romford 09.1999 - 07.2001
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years and Education
Pier Training
London 09.2002 - 07.2003
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years and Education
Smart Training
London 09.2004 - 07.2006
Skills
- Child protection understanding
- Sensitivity towards special needs
- Understanding of educational psychology
- Training and Development
- Visual communication
- Staff motivation
- Social intelligence and communication
- Strong problem solver
- Educational software use
- Fostering inclusive environment
Affiliations
- visiting new places around the world
Accomplishments
Award in the Arts
Certification
Safeguard and Child Protection
Behavoiur management
Factions and other Mathematics Training
Mental health in education
Support children with additional needs
how children can best achieve in education
Health and safety at work
Phonic's
ABA training
SEN Risk assessment
SEN Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Forest School
Makaton
Speech and language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant SEND
Thameside primary school
02.2023 - Current
Breakfast & Afterschool playworker
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School
09.2019 - 10.2022
Learning Support assistant SEND
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School
05.2019 - 02.2023
Nursery nurse
Pier Lodge Day Nursery
01.2018 - 04.2019
Foster Carers
Thurrock Council
01.2017 - 02.2025
Teaching assistant in primary school
Carers Teachers
09.2015 - 12.2016
Learning support educator
The Learning Trust
09.2015 - 07.2016
Early years practitioner
The Learning Trust
09.2009 - 07.2015
Senior Nursery Nurse
The Learning Trust
07.2006 - 08.2009
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years and Education
Smart Training
09.2004 - 07.2006
Senior Nursery Nurse
Bow Childcare
08.2003 - 07.2006
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years and Education
Pier Training
09.2002 - 07.2003
Pre-school, Playworker, youth worker and SEN supp
Community Links
09.2001 - 07.2003
Higher National Diploma - Performing Arts
Barking and Dagenham College
09.1999 - 07.2001
Diploma of Higher Education - Performing Arts
Havening college
09.1998 - 07.1999
GCSEs - English, Maths, Religious studies, Arts, Science, Dancing and DT
St Angela's School
09.1993 - 07.1998
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