Ellie Sergeant
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
Enthusiastic and learning-oriented teaching professional devoted to helping pupils and supporting teachers. Talents include classroom management, activity planning and behaviour support.
Trained in a variety of ways to support and offer pupils with SEN independence and learning opportunities to ensure that their education is personalised and best for them.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
SEN Teaching Assistant
St. Nicholas School
Canterbury, Kent
09.2022 - Current
- Identified signs of distress in pupils, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence where possible.
- Supported emotional and educational development of pupils with SEN including cerebral palsy, severe complex epilepsy and genetic conditions.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupils progress.
- Promoted inclusion of pupils, guaranteeing equal access to learning and development opportunities.
- Worked with pupils in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop important life skills.
- Shared information about pupils with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
Education
Primary Education - Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 09.2020 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Classical Civilisation
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2017 - 07.2019
A-Levels - English Literature
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2017 - 07.2019
A-Levels - Sociology
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2017 - 07.2019
GCSEs - Mathematics
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - German
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Geography
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Drama
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Biology
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Physics
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Classical Civilisation
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - English Language
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - English Literature
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury 09.2012 - 07.2015
Skills
- Classroom management
- Inclusive learning practices
- Special educational needs communication
- Special education policy knowledge
- EHCP support
- Interaction with parents/carers
- PROACT training
- Feeding and Drinking training
- Manual Handling training
- Epilepsy and Emergency Medication training
- Medication Administration training
- Enteral Feeding training
Timeline
SEN Teaching Assistant
St. Nicholas School
09.2022 - Current
Primary Education - Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2020 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Classical Civilisation
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2017 - 07.2019
A-Levels - English Literature
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2017 - 07.2019
A-Levels - Sociology
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2017 - 07.2019
GCSEs - Mathematics
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - German
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Geography
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Drama
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Biology
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Physics
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Classical Civilisation
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - English Language
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - English Literature
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2015
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