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Harshah Parmar

Harshah Parmar

Harrow, Stanmore,middlesex

Summary

Driven individual with deep commitment to promoting equality and fostering inclusive environments. Possesses strong communication skills and keen ability to facilitate cross-cultural understanding. Dedicated to creating meaningful change and advancing diversity initiatives in [Desired Position] role.

Empathetic Equality and Inclusion Worker with knack for fostering inclusive environments. Led initiatives that improved workplace diversity and streamlined equality policies. Known for building strong partnerships with community groups and advocating for underrepresented voices.

Dynamic management professional with extensive experience in managing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Long history of leading cross-functional teams and creating measurable outcomes that drive change.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
12068
12068
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SENCO & Inclusion Lead

Avanti House Primary School
Harrow, Stanmore, Middlesex
01.2021 - Current
  • Led and implemented Continuing Professional Development (CPD) initiatives focused on SEND best practices, enhancing staff understanding and effectiveness in supporting diverse learning needs across the school.
  • Developed and maintained effective SEND Support Plans and EHCPs in collaboration with teachers and families, ensuring tailored strategies, referrals, and adjustments to meet individual student needs.
  • Built strong communication channels with external agencies (e.g., educational psychologists, therapists) and internal staff, ensuring a cohesive, responsive support network for SEND students.
  • Collaborated with school leadership to adapt curriculum planning and classroom environments, creating inclusive learning spaces that align with school-wide SEND policies and priorities.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents and carers within the school community, increasing SEND awareness and promoting an inclusive culture that values and supports all students’ abilities.
  • Served as Assistant Head for one year, contributing to strategic decision-making and school improvement planning, with a focus on embedding inclusive practices, and supporting staff development across the school community.

Teacher

Avanti House Primary School
Harrow, Stanmore, Middlesex
09.2013 - Current
  • Fostered strong relationships with students and parent community by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
  • Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
  • Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
  • Led Phonics instruction across the school, designing and implementing a consistent, evidence-based approach that improved early literacy outcomes and supported both SEND and non-SEND students.
  • Oversaw the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring a high-quality, inclusive learning environment that promoted developmental milestones and early intervention strategies for children with additional needs.

SEND Teaching Assistant

Stag Lane Infant School
Harrow, Middlesex
09.2010 - 07.2012
  • Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
  • Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.

Volunteer classroom assistant

Stag Lane Infant School and Nursery
Harrow, Middlesex
09.2009 - 07.2010
  • Improved classroom environment by providing support to teachers and students.
  • Assisted in lesson preparation for smoother class operations.
  • Supported with classroom setup and organisation.
  • Maintained order during school activities to facilitate effective learning.

Education

GCSEs - English C, Maths C, Science C

Canons High School
London

A-Levels - Sociology B, Psychology C, English Language & Literature B,

Harrow College
London

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Greenwich
London

BSL - British Sign Language

Harrow College
London

PGCE - Early Years & Primary

London Metropolitan University
London

Postgraduate - NASENCO

Middlesex University
London

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, adept at liaising with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure cohesive support for students
  • Organised and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, and maintain accurate SEND documentation
  • Skilled in collaborative teamwork, fostering positive relationships within small teams to drive inclusive, student-centred outcomes
  • Passionate about writing in my free time, with experience in creating resources, support plans, and CPD materials tailored to staff and student needs
  • Adaptable and proactive, skilled at responding to changing educational needs, and implementing creative, evidence-based strategies

A little bit about me


Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family and am passionate about mental health and wellbeing, both personally and professionally. I’m interested in developing my spiritual side and look forward to exploring new cultures through travel. My hobbies include reading, writing, and journaling, which fuel my creativity and reflective practice, as well as drawing and engaging in various art forms as a means of expression. Flexible and adaptable, I thrive in both independent and team environments, whether working from home or in the office, and am dedicated to fostering a balanced and fulfilling workplace.

Timeline

SENCO & Inclusion Lead

Avanti House Primary School
01.2021 - Current

Teacher

Avanti House Primary School
09.2013 - Current

SEND Teaching Assistant

Stag Lane Infant School
09.2010 - 07.2012

Volunteer classroom assistant

Stag Lane Infant School and Nursery
09.2009 - 07.2010

GCSEs - English C, Maths C, Science C

Canons High School

A-Levels - Sociology B, Psychology C, English Language & Literature B,

Harrow College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Greenwich

BSL - British Sign Language

Harrow College

PGCE - Early Years & Primary

London Metropolitan University

Postgraduate - NASENCO

Middlesex University
Harshah Parmar