Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Teacher

James Foster

Irvine,North Ayrshire

Summary

Highly skilled in complex medical tasks, including oral suctioning, oxygen usage, PEP mask application, seizure management with rescue medication administration, diabetes care with insulin administering, and Epipen usage. Proficient in epilepsy management and medication administration alongside expertise in diverse communication methods such as PECS, PODD books, visuals, Makaton, and Eye Gaze technology. Demonstrates strong teamwork capabilities within whole team approaches as well as 1:1 and 2:1 settings with a focus on person-centred care. Experienced in conducting personal risk assessments and developing individual plans for both educational and health needs. Committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering inclusive environments tailored to individual requirements.

Compassionate individual with proven abilities in communication and problem-solving, bringing valuable skills from previous roles in education and support services. Expertise in fostering inclusive environments and managing challenging behaviours to promote student well-being. Committed to creating positive impact by supporting pupils' academic and personal growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Pupil Support Assistant

North Ayrshire Council ( Lockhart Campus)
Stevenston, North Ayrshire
02.2022 - Current

Providing support to pupils with complex needs including behavioural, educational and medical. Assisting with pupil welfare including personal care and toileting. Undertaking continuous training and personal development. Providing support to pupils with significant
needs. Trained in specialist tasks including Oral suctioning, oxygen usage, pep mask, moving and handling, seizure management including administering rescue medication, diabetes management and insulin
administering, epipen trained, epilepsy management and medication administering. I have also gained a CACHE Level 2 Certificate in
Understanding Autism.
Supervising of pupils during class, lunchtime and playground time . Escorting pupils to other schools during their transition period.
Handling of pupils sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner. Handling or assisting with any other issues or
problems that may arise during day to day work. Have gained knowledge regarding different methods of communication required
for various pupils. Gained experience in writing of Social stories to help a pupil to understand or help in an issue they may be
experiencing. Learning from other members of staff how to deal with certain situations that may escalate quickly. Work well in a
whole team approach as well as experience in working 1:1 and 2:1 teams. Extending my knowledge of Visuals and use of Makaton
for communicating with the pupils

DPM dry Media Technician

Merck
Irvine, North Ayrshire
05.2021 - 11.2021

Adhering to all Health and safety procedures
Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical products following Standard Operating Procedures

Clav Process Operator

GlaxoSmithKine
Irvine, North Ayrshire
06.2011 - 12.2020

* Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical products following Standard Operating Procedures
* Adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
* Setting up and operating equipment
* Accurately completing batch paperwork
* Movement and receipting final product onto the M-ERP (SAP R/3) system
* Troubleshooting equipment problems
* Participate in projects as required, examples are plant commissioning
* Data Integrity representative for the Clav Operations and Living Quality representative for my
shift

Streetscene Cleansing Operastive

North Ayrshire Council
Irvine, North Ayrshire
04.2011 - 06.2011

* Maintaining the cleanliness of the streets and green areas
* Litter Picking
* Special Uplift Collections
* Garden Waste Collection
* Domestic Waste / Domestic Recycling Collection
* White Goods Recycling / Disposal
* Operating Collection Vehicle Machinery
* Interact with the Public/ Resolve Cleansing Issues

Education

O' Grade pass - O Grades

Irvine Royal Academy
Irvine, North Ayrshire
08.1983 - 06.1987

Skills

Trained in various complex medical tasks including Oral suctioning, oxygen usage, pep mask, moving and handling, seizure management including administering rescue medication, diabetes management and insulin administering, Epipen trained, epilepsy management and medication administering


Trained in the use of various forms of communication including PECS, PODD books, Visuals , Makaton , Eye Gaze


Work well in a whole team approach as well as experience in working 1:1 and 2:1 teams focusing on a person centred approach


Have been involved with personal Risk Assessments and Individual Plans both educational and health



Affiliations

  • In my personal life I am a youth coach at Kilwinning Rangers Girls football for the last 3 year and before that I was a youth coach for 22 years at North Ayrshire Ice Hockey Club. This involves teaching youngsters from age 3-18 how to skate and the necessary skills for ice hockey, being part of a team and life skills too. It is important to me that the kids have fun doing this, but I also need to have a structured approach to each session so planning the program is a key task to achieve this. Due to varying learning abilities and maturity of the children I have to react and adapt to each situation and each kid personally. I work with several other coaches and together we aim to provide the best experience we can and hope the kids and their parents go home looking forward to coming back each week.

Certification

My coaching accomplishments include -

SFA First Aider

SFA 1.1 Introduction to Coaching

SFA 1.2 Goalkeeping Certificate

SFA 1.3 Goalkeeping Award

UEFA Grassroots Leader

Timeline

Pupil Support Assistant

North Ayrshire Council ( Lockhart Campus)
02.2022 - Current

DPM dry Media Technician

Merck
05.2021 - 11.2021

Clav Process Operator

GlaxoSmithKine
06.2011 - 12.2020

Streetscene Cleansing Operastive

North Ayrshire Council
04.2011 - 06.2011

O' Grade pass - O Grades

Irvine Royal Academy
08.1983 - 06.1987
James Foster