Heather Lawrence
Macclesfield,Cheshire East
Summary
Dependable HLTA with more than 15 years of experience working with children from 2 years to 18 years old.
I am passionate and skilled in working with young people with a wide range of learning needs. My work has been even more fulfilling of late as I have had the opportunity to use my music skills to benefit students well being and general learning. I hope to use this more in the future.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Piper Hill High School/Prospere Trust
Wythenshawe, Manchester
09.2008 - Current
- Performing administrative activities such as assessments, planning and delivering lessons in class groups or small group interventions. Annotating and maintaining student records.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs by attending specialist training in Autism, behaviour and physical medical needs where applicable.
- Enhancing positive learning environments by ordering resources, preparing and maintaining learning environments.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff by communicating with parents delivering enrichment performing art clubs, leading staff meditation to improve staff well being.
- Mentoring new staff and supporting class teachers by following lesson plans and delivering planned lessons in teachers absence.
- Initiating and leading a programme titled Communication through Music to class groups with an emphasis on students skills targets.
Supply Chldcare Worker
Old Trafford Community School
Old Trafford, Trafford
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Set out play ares following room curriculum plans.
- Contributing to planning.
- Greeting children and parents.
- Supervising and leading play in small and large groups.
- Liaising between management and parents regarding child development.
Nursery Assistant
Dryden Street Day Nursery
Mancheser, Greater Manchester
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Followed the Birth to Three Matters Guidelines
- Informed parents and staff members regarding activity of children.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
- Led children's music and movement activities.
- Assisted children in facilitating them leading play.
Welfare Assistant (Special)
Thomas Becket Primary School
Croydon, South London
02.2004 - 07.2005
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
- Worked with students in care programmes with help from relevant professionals on specific needs.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Specialised in one to one teaching using role play techniques.
- Started a lunchtime club with co-worker for reception and year 1 children.
Pre-School Helper
Hop, Skip and Jump Pre-School
Croydon, Surrey
02.2002 - 07.2003
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Fed meals , changed diapers and assisted children to use toilet.
- Supervising and organising play
Theatre in Education Actor
Crossroads Theatre Company
New Addington, Croydon
09.1999 - 07.2000
- Rehearsed lines and improvisation for convincing performances.
- Worked in Secondary Schools enhancing the Citizenship Curriculum.
- Co-led after school drama activities.
- Facilitated, and led drama workshops and performances.
- Interpreted director's notes and incorporated feedback into performances.
- Discussed role with director, producers and other actors to improve overall show performance.
Education
Grade 2 - Singing
ABRSM
Manchester 07/2019 - 07/2019
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status - Education
Carnegie Leaders in Learning
Based in Leeds 09/2016 - 07/2017
Level 1 and Level 2 in Adult Numeracy - Mathematics
City & Guilds
Based in London 04/2008 - 02/2009
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Care and Education
Council for Awards in Children's Care & Education
Croydon 03/2004 - 06/2005
Performing Arts
Middlesex University
London 09/1996 - 07/1999
Skills
- Music Practitioner in Schools I lead music lessons as well as using music as communication and general enrichment for the students I work with currently
- Behaviour modelling
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Teaching techniques
- Social development
- Learning activity programs
- Academic support
- Classroom management
- Special needs education
- Marking assignments
- I am a singer and songwriter with over 20 years experience performing in bands and out recently an acoustic piano and voice duo
Work availability
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Timeline
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Piper Hill High School/Prospere Trust
09.2008 - Current
Supply Chldcare Worker
Old Trafford Community School
10.2007 - 01.2008
Nursery Assistant
Dryden Street Day Nursery
09.2005 - 10.2007
Welfare Assistant (Special)
Thomas Becket Primary School
02.2004 - 07.2005
Pre-School Helper
Hop, Skip and Jump Pre-School
02.2002 - 07.2003
Theatre in Education Actor
Crossroads Theatre Company
09.1999 - 07.2000
Grade 2 - Singing
ABRSM
07/2019 - 07/2019
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status - Education
Carnegie Leaders in Learning
09/2016 - 07/2017
Level 1 and Level 2 in Adult Numeracy - Mathematics
City & Guilds
04/2008 - 02/2009
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Care and Education
Council for Awards in Children's Care & Education
03/2004 - 06/2005
Performing Arts
Middlesex University
09/1996 - 07/1999
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