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fiona hutchings

Hove,East Sussex

Summary

Dedicated educator specialising in holistic child development with a strong focus on curriculum design that promotes diversity and inclusion. Passionate about modern pedagogy complemented by certifications in NCETM maths and autism awareness. Equipped with an extensive background of supporting SEN students enhancing speech and language development, and fostering early reading skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply teacher

Pink Tile, Teaching Personnel
Brighton
09.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated effective classroom management through strong disciplinary approaches.
  • Supported primary school environments across Sussex in early years and key stages 1 and 2.
  • Assisted in a part-time placement at Hill Park Special School, working with pupils experiencing profound and multiple learning difficulties and severe learning disabilities.

Year 4 teacher and history lead

Queen's Park Primary School
Brighton, East Sussex
09.2024 - 04.2026
  • Developed an inclusive history curriculum focusing on decolonisation to meet the needs of diverse student cohorts.
  • Facilitated the implementation of engaging cross-curricular projects, enhancing overall learning experiences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to analyse data and instruction, ensuring continuous adjustments of student targets and potential.

Year 1 teacher

Queen's Park Primary School
Brighton, East Sussex
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated engaging learning experiences through continuous provision theories to support student understanding.
  • Coordinated school trips aimed at enhancing cultural awareness through personal fundraising efforts.
  • Utilised ICT tools to design interactive classroom activities that increased student participation.

Trainee Teacher

Queen's Park Primary School
09.2021 - 08.2022

Completed SCITT placement in Year 2, collaborating effectively with another teacher.

Conducted term placement in Year 5, delivering lessons at Stanford Junior School.

Teaching Assistant

Queen's Park Primary School
Brighton
02.2017 - 09.2021
  • Specialised in Speech and Language interventions for pupils with communication disorders.
  • Prepared progress reports for each pupil, ensuring compliance with the Speech Therapist's recommendations.
  • Tutored readers, improving fluency and comprehension skills.
  • Delivered daily phonics interventions targeting SEN children to boost literacy.

Teaching Assistant

St Luke's Primary School
Brighton
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Delivered one-to-one and group interventions in reading, phonics, maths, and English.
  • Provided one-to-one support to SEN pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.

Accomplishments

  • SEND scaffolding
  • Trauma informed practice
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Autism Awareness
  • Makaton Levels 1&2
  • Talk Boost Levels 1&2
  • Dyslexia Awareness
  • Planning and Delivering NHS Speech Plans and EHCPS
  • Communication in Print/PECS
  • Develpmental Language Disorder/ CVI
  • Prevent/KCSIE

Education

  • School Centred Initial Teacher Training

PGCE Primary Education

  • The Open University

BA (hons) Primary Education 

First Class Honors

  • PACA

NVQ Level 3 Supporting teaching and learning

  • Farnham College

AVCE Art and Design

English A level

National Diploma in Media Studies

  • Eggars School

11 GCSEs A*-C

Affiliations

  • Fundraising and volunteering for Amos Trust which supports families in Gaza.
  • Respite care for children wirh autism
  • Volunteer safeguarding advisor at LGBTQ+ venue Revenge

Timeline

Supply teacher

Pink Tile, Teaching Personnel
09.2025 - Current

Year 4 teacher and history lead

Queen's Park Primary School
09.2024 - 04.2026

Year 1 teacher

Queen's Park Primary School
09.2022 - 08.2024

Trainee Teacher

Queen's Park Primary School
09.2021 - 08.2022

Teaching Assistant

Queen's Park Primary School
02.2017 - 09.2021

Teaching Assistant

St Luke's Primary School
09.2016 - 02.2017
fiona hutchings