Emily Weller
Horsham,United Kingdom
Summary
Sharp teaching assistant in special educational needs with experience in working with children/young adults with challenging behaviours and complex needs including SEMH, ASD and SEN. Exceptional communication and organisation skills - Dedicated to motivating, encouraging and maximising full potential to achieve successful results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Learning Support Assistant
Greenway Junior School
Horsham, West Sussex
05.2025 - Current
- Fostering and inputting a safe and supportive learning environment with clear communication.
- Involving parents in children's education fostering supportive home-learning environments.
- Working closely with the school ensuring that children with long-term conditions were well supported in their learning environment.
- Assisting in designing engaging lesson plans for pupils with special needs and additional requirements.
- Helping to create behaviour plans for key children
- Leading phonics interventions
- Teaching KS1 Reading and Maths to small groups
- Running and leading in WellComm and TalkAbout sessions
Teaching Assistant
Parker Smith Inclusion
Croydon
03.2023 - 12.2023
- In this role I worked with an age range of 5 year to 15 years all with complex needs (SEMH, ASD and SEN)
- Planned and supervised interventions for children with complex needs, addressing issues and proposing solutions.
- Formed trusting relationships with children, working flexibly to adapt to changing and challenging individual needs.
- Educated young individuals in emotional attunement and coping skills to navigate stressful environments and situations.
- Enforced policies, legislation and children's home regulations to support quality care.
- Provided 1:1 support, guiding young people in addressing past and present difficulties.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding procedures.
Actor
Harry Potter Studios / Warner Bros
Watford, Hertfordshire
11.2021 - 11.2023
- This role was a temporary contract that I undertook over 3 years
- Brought out character traits through body language, gestures and facial expressions.
- Rehearsed lines and improvisation for convincing performances.
- Demonstrated confident, positive and upbeat attitude and high stamina during long work periods.
- Studied and learned scripts quickly using strong memorisation skills.
- Took direction, modifying delivery to perform at highest level.
Dance & Drama Teacher
Barracudas
Crawley, West Sussex
07.2019 - 08.2023
- This was a Summer Camp role;
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans to develop skills various styles of dance.
- Choreographed dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability.
- Adapted teaching to suit students of varying ages and abilities.
- Used performing arts principles to build student confidence and socialisation skills.
- Planned and delivered acting, dance and music workshops.
Teaching Assistant
Carew Academy
Croydon
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
- Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, SEMH, ASD & SEN achieve their full potential for independence.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
Bartender
Bill's Restaurant
Horsham, West Sussex
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
Education
Secondary School - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Dance, Biology, Media, Music, English Language, English Literature, History, Travel and Tourism (BTEC)
Hazelwick Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2014
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Musical Theatre
Carew Academy
09.2014 - 05.2017
BA (hons) - Arts and Humanities - Musical Theatre Triple Threat
University of Chichester Conservatoire
09.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
- Academic support
- Student engagement
- SEN proficiency
- Behaviour management
- In-class SEND support
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Team player
- Special needs education
- Lesson plan development
- Strong written communication
- Risk management
- Enhanced DBS on update service
- First Aid Trained
Certification
Full Paediatric First Aid, Tigerlily First Aid Training, 07/08/23, valid for 3 years
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant
Greenway Junior School
05.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Parker Smith Inclusion
03.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
Carew Academy
05.2022 - 10.2022
Actor
Harry Potter Studios / Warner Bros
11.2021 - 11.2023
Bartender
Bill's Restaurant
07.2021 - 01.2022
Dance & Drama Teacher
Barracudas
07.2019 - 08.2023
BA (hons) - Arts and Humanities - Musical Theatre Triple Threat
University of Chichester Conservatoire
09.2018 - 06.2021
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Musical Theatre
Carew Academy
09.2014 - 05.2017
Secondary School - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Dance, Biology, Media, Music, English Language, English Literature, History, Travel and Tourism (BTEC)
Hazelwick Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2014
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