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Gerson Vaz

Suttones Place,Hampshire

Summary

Reliable Support Worker. Delivers medication management and adapts care planning with person-centered approach. Well-versed in hoists and mobility aids. Specialises in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) clients.


Teaching and Play assistant at Special Education Needs, The Polygon School has obtained many skills from this work. Well-prepared individual dedicated to helping students learn and grow academically, physically, and socially. Enthusiastic about assisting with activities and projects using personalised approach. Reliable in helping teacher with class preparation and recordkeeping. I have to be patient, I have to be able to work under pressure and I have to be able to quick at decision making.


I have experience of bar work, which has allowed me to strengthen my skills, such as communication, using a till and handling money, but I also worked for the welfare team. While working for welfare I have the duty of taking care of customers if they are in need, sometimes having to make decisions on their behalf if they are incapable of doing so themselves, and I have to make sure I keep a safe environment for customers inside and outside the club.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work history

Polygon School
Southampton, Hampshire

Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
02.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Helped students progress their learning development in core subjects, including maths and English through 1-to-1 mentoring.
  • Collaborated with parents and students to develop individualised learning development plans, creating based on student's needs and abilities.
  • Coordinated periodic parent-student-teacher meetings to communicate learning development, learning plans and progress.
  • Coordinated educational extracurricular activities for students, including tutoring, school clubs and field trips.
  • Monitored social interactions and modelled positive choices to improve connections and reduce conflicts.

Sportfit
Southampton, Hampshire

Support Worker (Young People in Care)
10.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Encouraged service user engagement and participation.
  • Strengthened young people's ability to navigate risk and challenge.
  • Developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
  • Maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
  • Identified and targeted anti-social behaviour using evidence-based interventions.
  • Organised activities for youth to exercise talents, display skills and increase potential.

Oceana
Southampton, Hampshire

Welfare member
10.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Controlled crowd movements in safe, organised manner following established schedule.
  • Monitored guests for aggressive behaviour, escalating to security personnel for safety.
  • Established and maintained safe, controlled environment for events such as music, boxing, and formal events.

Education

Solent University
Southampton, STH

Certificate of Higher Education from Physical Education

University overview

  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Coursework in Physical Education and Sport Development

The Hewett Academy, Norwich
Norwich, NFK

SVQ Level 3
2017

University overview

East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Great Yarmouth, NFK

A-Levels
2016

University overview

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
Great Yarmouth, NFK

GCSEs
2014

University overview

Skills

  • Group tutoring
  • Maths tutoring
  • Special education lesson planning
  • Behaviour management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom supply management
  • Medication administration
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Development support
  • Mental health support
  • Strong communicator
  • Detail-orientated

Languages

English
Native language
Creole
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate
B2
Portuguese
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Support Worker (Young People in Care)
Sportfit
10.2022 - 09.2023
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Polygon School
02.2020 - Current
Welfare member
Oceana
10.2018 - 02.2020
Solent University
Certificate of Higher Education from Physical Education
The Hewett Academy, Norwich
SVQ Level 3
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
A-Levels
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
GCSEs
Gerson Vaz