Helen Stevens
Waterlooville,Hampshire
Summary
A friendly, reliable and people-focused professional with 20 years’ experience in an infants school, specialising in supporting children with special educational needs, their parents, and challenging home circumstances. Known for a calm, patient approach, strong communication skills and the ability to create welcoming, supportive environments. Originally trained as a hairdresser working with the general public and now an active craft maker who sells handmade items at local craft stalls. Seeking a part-time role where customer care, creativity and a community-focused approach is valued.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
9986
9986
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nurture, Behaviour Support & ELSA
Hart Plain Infant School
Cowplain, Hampshire
2024.09 - 2025.12
- Plan and deliver specialised programmes for individual children or groups of children to develop their emotional literacy, drawing upon the training and supervision of Educational Psychologists.
Child Protection Officer
Hart Plain Infant School
Cowplain, Hampshire
2023.09 - 2025.12
- Supported home assessment visits for child safeguarding.
- Provide regular check-in and support sessions for at-risk children.
Nurture & Parent Support
Hart Plain Infant School
Cowplain, Hampshire
2021.09 - 2023.07
- Facilitated support and social groups for children and parents.
Office Administrator
Hart Plain Infant School
Cowplain, Hampshire
2018.09 - 2021.07
- Provided administrative support, aiding overall productivity.
- Maintained clean and organised workspace.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols at all times.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
Teaching Assistant and Special Needs Support
Hart Plain Infant School
Cowplain, Hampshire
2003.09 - 2018.07
- Supported classroom inclusion.
- Supported the teacher to alleviate workload.
- Accompanied students on school trips for safety and support.
- Ensured a safe learning environment for students behavioural needs.
- Implemented behavioural management strategies.
Hair Stylist
Sheer Elegance
Waterlooville, Hampshire
1987.09 - 2003.05
- Handled customer complaints, ensuring their satisfaction at all times.
- Created innovative hairstyles for special events.
- Performed hair consultations to determine suitable styles and treatments for individual clients.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene of the workspace, maintaining a professional environment.
- Collaborated with a team of other hair stylists.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - CPD Undergraduate Module
National Nurture Group
Waterlooville, Hampshire 2001.04 - 2014.10
NVQ Level 3 - Teaching Assistant
City & Guilds
United Kingdom 2001.04 - 2008.07
NVQ Level 1 - British Sign Language
Havant College
United KingdomNVQ Level 1 - Deaf Awareness
Havant College
United KingdomHigher National Diploma - Hairdressing
City & Guilds
United KingdomO Level - Art
Purbrook Park Comprehensive School
Purbrook, HampshireCSEs - Core CSEs
Purbrook Park Comprehensive School
Purbrook, HampshireSkills
- Customer Service (Telephone & Customer Facing)
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Resourcefulness
- Hand Crafts & Displays
- Patience & Flexibility
- Food Safety
Affiliations
- Handmade Crafts | Sewing, Crochet, Drawing, Textiles
- Walking
- Socialising
Certification
ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
Advanced LEGO® Therapy Provider
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurture, Behaviour Support & ELSA
Hart Plain Infant School
2024.09 - 2025.12
Child Protection Officer
Hart Plain Infant School
2023.09 - 2025.12
Nurture & Parent Support
Hart Plain Infant School
2021.09 - 2023.07
Office Administrator
Hart Plain Infant School
2018.09 - 2021.07
Teaching Assistant and Special Needs Support
Hart Plain Infant School
2003.09 - 2018.07
NVQ Level 1 - CPD Undergraduate Module
National Nurture Group
2001.04 - 2014.10
NVQ Level 3 - Teaching Assistant
City & Guilds
2001.04 - 2008.07
Hair Stylist
Sheer Elegance
1987.09 - 2003.05
NVQ Level 1 - British Sign Language
Havant College
NVQ Level 1 - Deaf Awareness
Havant College
Higher National Diploma - Hairdressing
City & Guilds
O Level - Art
Purbrook Park Comprehensive School
CSEs - Core CSEs
Purbrook Park Comprehensive School