Emma Read
Surrey
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in safeguarding and child protection, trauma-informed practice, and multi-agency collaboration. Skilled in early help and family intervention, risk assessment, and threshold decision-making. Proven ability to monitor attendance and provide crisis support for domestic abuse and mental health issues. Adept at building relationships and engaging families, with strong report writing skills for assessments and referrals. Committed to enhancing family well-being through effective intervention strategies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Home School Link Worker
Salfords Primary School
Redhill, Surrey
10.2022 - 03.2026
- Created targeted support plans improving attendance for three EBSNA pupils this academic year, with identified needs informing bespoke EHCPs and ISPs.
- Delivered effective intervention for a family impacted by domestic abuse, facilitating a Non-Molestation Order and ILR, resulting in reduced risk and improved safeguarding outcomes.
- Monitored and analysed attendance data, implementing proactive, support-led interventions that contributed to a 2% increase in whole-school attendance.
- Supported a parent during a mental health crisis, building a trusting relationship and enabling access to services, leading to a 20% increase in pupil attendance over 12 months.
- Worked in partnership with families and external agencies to address barriers, improve engagement, and promote positive, sustained outcomes.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress and targets.
Teaching Assistant & SEN Support
Singlegate Primary School
09.2013 - 07.2019
- Delivered differentiated one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of EHCPs and individual learning plans.
- Supported behaviour management, promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Facilitated communication and social development for children with additional needs.
Self-Employed Hairdresser & Beauty Therapist
Lavender Fields
01.1997 - 01.2016
- Managed a successful beauty business, developing strong communication, empathy, and client relationship skills.
- Built a loyal client base, demonstrating professionalism, trust, and consistency.
Youth Worker
Street Youth Club
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported young people’s personal and social development through enrichment activities.
- Built strong, trusting relationships to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
- Assisted young individuals in building life skills through various interactive activities and discussions.
Tutor (Hairdressing & Functional Skills)
Sutton & District Training
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Planned and delivered practical and theory-based lessons to young people excluded from school.
- Supported learners to successfully achieve recognised qualifications.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student focus.
Education
GCSEs -
Stanley Park High School
Wallington, Sutton 09.1988 - 07.1993
Preparing to Teach in The Lifelong Learning Sector - Teaching
Sutton College
Sutton 03.2011 - 03.2012
Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning: Diplom - Teaching
Sutton College
Sutton 07.2014 - 07.2015
BTEC National Diploma & City & - Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
London College of Fashion
London 09.1994 - 07.1997
Skills
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Trauma-Informed Practice (Thrive)
- Multi-Agency Working (TAF, CIN, MARAC)
- Early Help & Family Intervention
- Risk Assessment & Threshold Decision-Making
- Attendance Monitoring & Intervention
- Crisis Support (Domestic Abuse & Mental Health)
- Relationship Building & Family Engagement
- Report Writing & CSPA Referrals
Certification
- Positive Behaviour Support Level 1 (2025-10)
- First Aid (2025-09)
- Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) (2025-02)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead – New to Role (2024-10)
- Early Help Assessment & Team Around the Family (2024-10)
- Thrive Practitioner (2024-04)
- Mental Health First Aid (2023-11)
- Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning Level 3 (2015-07)
- Youth Work Level 2 Certificate (2014-03)
- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 3 (2012-03)
- Beauty Therapy BTEC National Diploma (1997-07)
References
Available on request
Timeline
Home School Link Worker
Salfords Primary School
10.2022 - 03.2026
Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning: Diplom - Teaching
Sutton College
07.2014 - 07.2015
Teaching Assistant & SEN Support
Singlegate Primary School
09.2013 - 07.2019
Youth Worker
Street Youth Club
09.2012 - 06.2014
Tutor (Hairdressing & Functional Skills)
Sutton & District Training
04.2011 - 04.2012
Preparing to Teach in The Lifelong Learning Sector - Teaching
Sutton College
03.2011 - 03.2012
Self-Employed Hairdresser & Beauty Therapist
Lavender Fields
01.1997 - 01.2016
BTEC National Diploma & City & - Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
London College of Fashion
09.1994 - 07.1997
GCSEs -
Stanley Park High School
09.1988 - 07.1993