Elizabeth Clarkson
Rotherham,North Yorkshire
Summary
Although I have worked in a variety of jobs throughout my career, my biggest love was always working with children. As a mum of 3, I believe this has helped me when working within a school setting and has contributed to my confidence.
Due to a diagnosis of Osteoarthritis in my hips and back, unfortunately, I have had to leave my job as a Teaching Assistant which was a very challenging time for me.
However, I am not a person who gives up, so I decided to look for an alternative career. I believe the job of Transcriptionist would be perfect for me with my previous experience and am confident I can contribute to your company. I am also available to start work immediately as I have passed the Transcript 101 course with flying colours
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Wickersley Partnership Trust
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
09.2011 - 01.2026
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational atmosphere.
- Supported student understanding through personal tutoring sessions after school hours when required.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
- Created visual aids for use during lessons that enhanced learner engagement and understanding of key concepts.
- Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
- Incorporated technology into lessons improving children's ICT skills.
- Contributed to the development of school policies aimed at enhancing teaching methods and techniques.
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Assisted in preparation of lesson plans, resulting in well-organised, effective classes.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Identified disruptions to learning and discretely addressed issues where possible.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
- Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
- Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.
- Maximised student engagement and receptive learning by educating students using individualised instructional approaches.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
Education
Diploma in Nursery Nursing - Education
DearneValley College of Further Education
Barnsley 09.1992 - 07.1994
G.C.S.E -
Kimberworth Comprehensive School
Rotherham 09.1985 - 07.1991
Skills
- Patient demeanor in tutoring
- Mathematics instruction
- Learning disabilities knowledge
- Strong empathy
- Adaptable communication style
- Motivating reluctant learners
- Science teaching
- Classroom technology usage
- Creative lesson resources development
- Pedagogical techniques
- Assisting with school trips
- Physical education supervision
- Resilience and perseverance
- Active learning strategies implementation
- Multicultural awareness in teaching
- Literacy enhancement
- Dyslexia support strategies
- Reading instruction
- Phonics knowledge
- Classroom displays creation
- Aid in exam preparation
- Educational creativity
- Reporting to parents
- Behavioural understanding
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Children'S health promotion
- Multicultural awareness
- Excellent communication skills
- Use initiative when required
- Excellent work ethic
- Work well within a team or independently
- Maintaining confidential pupil records
- Autism spectrum disorder understanding
- Conflict resolution within classroom
- SEN understanding
- Positive reinforcement techniques usage
- Child safeguarding
- Designated safeguarding lead knowledge
- National curriculum comprehension
- Art and craft facilitating
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Excellent time management
- Lesson planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional Development
- Student engagement
- Learning resource development
- Playtime regulating
- Special needs support
- Playground supervision
Affiliations
- I love to craft in my spare time, especially crocheting. This can either be from a pattern or I can design my own creations. I also have 2 grandchildren so I am still able to spend time with them and teach those building blocks they need before starting school.
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Wickersley Partnership Trust
09.2011 - 01.2026
Diploma in Nursery Nursing - Education
DearneValley College of Further Education
09.1992 - 07.1994
G.C.S.E -
Kimberworth Comprehensive School
09.1985 - 07.1991