Finnley Wilson

In this role, I am responsible for collecting and organising essential information to support the creation of Education, Health, and Care Plans. I then proofread and edit the reports written by an Educational Psychologist, ensuring they meet the highest standards of accuracy and clarity. My experience as an Educational Psychology Assistant allows me to bring a solid understanding of SEND, enabling me to ensure the reports align with all required expectations and guidelines.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, I am using my experience and training as an Educational Psychology Assistant to provide more generalised classroom-based support across mainstream and Specialist Provision schools in Plymouth. I am responsible for delivering tailored 1-1 support, group interventions, class-based assistance, and various other provisions to encourage inclusion, engagement, and emotional well-being amongst a diverse age range.

As a Designated Premises Supervisor, I am responsible for managing day-to-day operations at HQ Bar, including opening/closing, stock intake, and training new staff members.

This role has allowed me to develop many skills such as working under pressure, problem-solving, conflict management, and maximizing the efficiency of a team.

As an EPA, I was responsible for offering tailored support to children and young people (CYP) across Plymouth. I worked as part of a Multi-Agency support team with various other professionals, such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Counselors/Therapists, and Family Learning Mentors.

My role consisted of adopting an APDR (Assess, Plan, Do, Review) approach, to ensure the children and young people (CYP) received the most effective support. I worked with a diverse range of needs, across all primary age groups. My caseload consisted of pupils with ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), and needs across all four areas of SEND.

I received monthly supervision from a Senior Practioner Educational Psychologist, alongside a plethora of CPD opportunities across the year (e.g., Lego Therapy, Precision Teaching, PACE, Grief Training, Speech and Language Training, Write Dance, ADHD Training, and many more).

This role highlighted many skills I already possessed; such as confidence, psychological knowledge, and the ability to apply knowledge to novel problems. It also allowed me to develop many other skills such as presenting skills, administrative work, and an understanding of the educational frameworks and policies in place across Plymouth