Grace Burton
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Professional focused on enhancing student experiences through tailored instruction and effective communication. Leads behaviour support initiatives, modelling best practices to assist staff in addressing behaviour as communication. Facilitates whole-school CPD, analyses behaviour data, and refines interventions to promote consistency and improve pupil support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of complex needs
Sheringham Woodfields School
Sheringham , Norfolk
09.2020 - Current
- Planned, delivered and evaluated a broad, balanced, personalised curriculum for pupils with complex needs, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes. Differentiated learning activities to suit individual learners, fostering an inclusive educational environment.
- Assessed and monitored pupil progress, identified barriers and adapted teaching approaches to effectively meet individual needs. Updated EHCP annual reviews.
- As part of the Behaviour support team, advised staff across the school, modelling effective strategies and supporting colleagues to understanding behaviour as communication. Analysed behaviour data and evaluating interventions to identify areas for improvement.
- Worked closely with outside agencies to provide support to students.
- Involved in the outreach service School 2 School support devlivering practical, hands-on advise, observations and support to schools across Norfolk to support SEND students in mainstream schools.
- Awarded North Norfolk Teaxher of the Year 2021
Teaching Assisstant
Sheringham woodfields school
Sheringham , Norfolk
11.2008 - 08.2020
- Assisted pupils with special educational needs, enabling equal access to learning resources and opportunities. Supported the Teacher to deliver planned lessons. During my time as a TA, I planned and delivered lessons to cover teachers' PPA. I fostered a love of Sensory Integration and how it supports learners to regulate their emotions.
Voluntary Teachiing Assistant SEN
Parkside school
Norwich, Norfolk
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Gained experience by volunteering in a special educational needs (SEN) school.
Education
QTLS - Education, Teaching and Training
Society for Education and Training
Norwich01-2020
Level 5 Diploma - Education and Training
Teacher Assist
Norwich01-2019
Undergraduate Honours Degree - Childhood and Youth Studies
Open University
Norwich01-2017
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Paston College
North Walsham01-2007
A-Levels - Psychology
Paston College
North Walsham01-2007
GCSEs - Education
Aylsham high School
Aylsham01-2005
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Progress assessment
- EHCP reviews
- Behaviour support Lead
- Sensory Integration
- Norfolk Steps
- Teaching/tutoring
- Excellent classroom management
- Student-centred learning
- Collaborative working
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptive
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Teacher of complex needs
Sheringham Woodfields School
09.2020 - Current
Teaching Assisstant
Sheringham woodfields school
11.2008 - 08.2020
Voluntary Teachiing Assistant SEN
Parkside school
09.2007 - 05.2008
QTLS - Education, Teaching and Training
Society for Education and Training
Level 5 Diploma - Education and Training
Teacher Assist
Undergraduate Honours Degree - Childhood and Youth Studies
Open University
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Paston College
A-Levels - Psychology
Paston College
GCSEs - Education
Aylsham high School