Gemma Neil
Middlesbrough,North Yorkshire
Summary
A dedicated and enthusiastic teacher with a strong foundation in delivering inclusive, high-quality education across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Passionate about creating a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment where all pupils can thrive—particularly those with EAL and SEND needs. Skilled in planning and delivering adaptive lessons, using effective formative assessment and building positive relationships rooted in mutual respect. Experienced in supporting learning both as a Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor, with a proven ability to manage classrooms, deliver interventions and support whole-school initiatives. Committed to continued professional development, with a particular passion for reading, behaviour for learning and community involvement. Seeking a primary teaching position, where these strengths can make a meaningful contribution to pupil progress and school life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Acklam Whin Primary School
Middlesbrough
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and coordinate lesson activities, enhancing curriculum delivery.
- Provided pastoral care to students, fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
- Delivered differentiated instruction to accommodate varied learning needs, resulting in improved student comprehension.
- Implemented special education strategies, ensuring equal access to curriculum for SEN pupils.
- Prepared teaching resources and materials for effective lessons.
- Promoted academic achievement through one-on-one or group support for struggling pupils.
- Reinforced positive behaviour with consistent classroom management techniques.
- Successfully improved pupils fluency, retrieval and comprehension reading skills through interventions.
Trainee Teacher
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough
09.2023 - 08.2024
- To carry out the professional duties of an Unqualified Teacher (Postgraduate Teaching Apprentice) as circumstances may require and in accordance with the 2023 School Teachers Pay and Conditions document.
- To train towards meeting or exceeding The Teachers' Standards and Postgraduate Teacher Apprentice Standard.
- To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
- Participate in Stockton SCITT's Teacher Training Programme.
- Complete a 6-week training placement at a contrasting suitable school.
- Delivering an appropriate, broad, balanced, relevant, differentiated, and challenging curriculum to all pupils appropriate to their needs.
- Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.
- Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
- Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching.
- Monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving.
- Mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress.
- Engage with independent professional development to ensure an appropriate depth of subject knowledge acquisition.
- To play a full part in the life of the school community and support its ethos, values and aims.
- To support colleagues in ensuring effective curriculum coverage, continuity, progression and challenge through the application of extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of assessment requirements and arrangements for the subject/curriculum area.
Cover Supervisor
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough
09.2020 - 09.2023
- To deliver engaging lessons when the class teacher is absent across key stages.
- Manage behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy to ensure a constructive environment.
- To assess children's understanding and provide feedback to Classroom Teacher.
- Communicate with parents when the class teacher is absent.
- Safeguarding children in line with the schools Safeguarding policy.
Teaching Assistant
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Collaborated with teaching staff in organising school events, fostering community spirit.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provide 1 to 1 or group interventions to reinforce learning.
- Safeguarding children in line with the schools Safeguarding policy .
Nursery Practitioner - room leader 0-2 years
The Barn Childcare
Stockton-on-Tees
09.2018 - 09.2019
- To provide stimulating sensory activities linked to the EYFS to support development.
- Ensure routines and practices are in place to provide a constructive environment.
- Provide the appropriate care for all children.
- Provide a language enriched environment to support development.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings, fostering strong communication channels between nursery and home environments.
- Participated actively in team meetings and trainings; stayed updated on latest childcare best practices.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, facilitating personalised care and learning plans.
- Assessed individual learning needs of each child; tailored activities accordingly.
Nursery Practitioner
Jack in the Box
Middlesbrough
04.2018 - 09.2018
- To provide stimulating sensory activities linked to the EYFS to support development.
- Ensure routines and practices are in place to provide a constructive environment.
- Safeguard all children in line with the Safeguarding policy.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, facilitating personalised care and learning plans.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
- Developed stronger language skills in children by implementing creative storytelling sessions.
Forest School Volunteer
Eaglescliffe Forest School
Stockton-on-Tees
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Worked alongside a Forest School Practitioner to develop engaging activities in the natural environment.
- Assisted practitioner on nature walks with groups of children.
- Supervised groups of children completing practical activities.
- Used outdoor games as a way of teaching team-building skills.
- Organised child-led sessions to promote independence and decision-making abilities.
- Established safe play environment for fostering curiosity and exploration.
- Developed children's physical skills with various forest-based exercises.
- Stimulated creativity, resulting in imaginative play sessions.
Waitress
12 Harland Place
Stockton-on-Tees
06.2014 - 03.2016
- To manage tables within the restaurant, taking food and drink orders.
- Organise bookings within the restaurant.
- Communicate with customers to ensure they enjoy their visit.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
Waitress and Event Organiser
Harts Boatyard
Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames
11.2011 - 12.2012
- To organise and plan events within the restaurant.
- To manage tables within the restaurant, taking bookings, food and drink orders.
- Communicate with customers to ensure they enjoy their visit.
Receptionist
Coolibah Lodge
North Bridge , Perth, Australia
09.2010 - 10.2011
- To complete admit tasks to ensure information was stored correctly.
- Welcome, register and allocate rooms to guests to lodge.
- To provide information about the local amenities and recommended sightseeing trips.
Waitress
Toby Carvery
Middlesbrough
09.2006 - 08.2010
- To manage tables within the restaurant, taking food and drink orders.
- Organise bookings within the restaurant.
- Communicate with customers to ensure they enjoy their visit.
Student Nursery Practitioner
Park End Primary School
Middlesbrough
09.2006 - 06.2007
- To assist Nursery Practitioners with daily routines within the nursery.
- To supervise and support children in the play.
- Understand the EYFS curriculum to support children in their development.
Student Nursery Practitioner
Tiny turner nursery
Middlesbrough
09.2005 - 06.2006
- To assist Nursery Practitioners with daily routines within the nursery.
- To supervise and support children in the play.
- Understand the EYFS curriculum to support children in their development.
Education
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Teacher Training
Stockton Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
Stockton-on-Tees 09.2023 - 07.2024
GCSE - Biology
Stockton Riverside College
Stockton-on-Tees 09.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 09.2015 - 07.2018
GCSE - Mathematics
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough 09.2016 - 07.2017
GCSE - English
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough 09.2015 - 07.2016
Access Humanities and Social Sciences -
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough 09.2014 - 07.2015
BTEC National Diploma in Care -
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough 09.2003 - 07.2007
BTEC First Diploma in Care -
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough 09.2002 - 07.2003
NVQ Health and Social Care -
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough 09.2001 - 07.2002
Skills
- Positive, enthusiastic and passionate
- Adaptable teaching styles
- Strong empathy
- Classroom engagement techniques
- Lesson planning
- Key stage 2 teaching
- Key stage 1 teaching
- Formative assessment
- Behaviour management
- Sound Right Phonics trained
References
References available upon request.
Membership of Professional Bodies
Chartered College of Teaching (CCT)
National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)
National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)
The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM)
Timeline
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Acklam Whin Primary School
09.2024 - Current
Trainee Teacher
Ayresome Primary School
09.2023 - 08.2024
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Teacher Training
Stockton Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
09.2023 - 07.2024
Cover Supervisor
Ayresome Primary School
09.2020 - 09.2023
GCSE - Biology
Stockton Riverside College
09.2020 - 07.2021
Teaching Assistant
Ayresome Primary School
09.2019 - 09.2020
Nursery Practitioner - room leader 0-2 years
The Barn Childcare
09.2018 - 09.2019
Nursery Practitioner
Jack in the Box
04.2018 - 09.2018
Forest School Volunteer
Eaglescliffe Forest School
01.2017 - 03.2018
GCSE - Mathematics
Middlesbrough College
09.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Teesside University
09.2015 - 07.2018
GCSE - English
Middlesbrough College
09.2015 - 07.2016
Access Humanities and Social Sciences -
Middlesbrough College
09.2014 - 07.2015
Waitress
12 Harland Place
06.2014 - 03.2016
Waitress and Event Organiser
Harts Boatyard
11.2011 - 12.2012
Receptionist
Coolibah Lodge
09.2010 - 10.2011
Waitress
Toby Carvery
09.2006 - 08.2010
Student Nursery Practitioner
Park End Primary School
09.2006 - 06.2007
Student Nursery Practitioner
Tiny turner nursery
09.2005 - 06.2006
BTEC National Diploma in Care -
Middlesbrough College
09.2003 - 07.2007
BTEC First Diploma in Care -
Middlesbrough College
09.2002 - 07.2003
NVQ Health and Social Care -
Middlesbrough College
09.2001 - 07.2002
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