Jessica Cox
West Drayton,Hillingdon
Summary
Experienced education professional with a strong background in safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people. Alongside my role as an intervention assistant, I previously served as a special police constable, which has strengthened my ability to manage challenging situations calmly and follow robust safeguarding procedures. I work using a trauma-informed approach supported by my Attachment lead, counselling and Youth Mental Health First Aider qualifications. I have experience supporting and managing complex behaviour and working closely with families, staff and external agencies to ensure consistent, effective support. I can build positive relationships whilst maintaining clear boundaries. I can work as part of a team by actively listening to others and contributing constructively, as well as working independently. Ultimately, I am committed to supporting the pupils' needs and well-being and ensuring they are safe.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Intervention Assistant
Meadow High School
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
2024.09 - Current
- Deliver one-to-one and group interventions to support pupils in achieving their social, emotional, and academic goals.
- Provide trauma-informed pastoral support, assessing pupils' academic and emotional needs to implement targeted literacy and numeracy catch-up programmes.
- Design, implement, and monitor bespoke learning plans, adapting activities to individual needs to promote progress, confidence, and resilience.
- Contribute to the development and review of Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and actively participate in PEP and Team Around the Child meetings.
- Uphold safeguarding procedures, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
- Built effective relationships with families and multi-agency professionals.
- Conduct home visits to support pupils' reintegration into school using a therapeutic approach.
Youth Mental Health First Aider
Meadow High School
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
2023.03 - Current
- Spot signs of mental health in pupils
- Comforted distressed pupils using empathy and good listening skills during tough times.
- Signpost to relevant agencies.
- Liaise with Safeguarding Lead
- Prepared detailed incident reports accurately.
- Upheld safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Developed safety plans for pupils, families and staff.
Special Police Constable
Metropolitan Police Service
Wembley, Brent
2023.01 - 2025.04
- Executed arrest warrants for the apprehension of criminal offenders.
- Carried out thorough investigations into reported incidents, resulting in accurate case files.
- Responded to emergency calls.
- Performed stop-and-search procedures within legal parameters.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols.
- Delivered first aid whilst awaiting paramedics at accident scenes.
- Conducted surveillance operations in high-risk areas.
- Assisted in crime scene investigations, aiding in evidence collection.
- Handled sensitive information confidentially-respecting privacy rights of individuals involved in cases.
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Supported large public gatherings by stewarding and patrolling public areas.
- Arrested and transported suspects to police stations or holding cells.
- Conducted traffic stops.
- Attended emergencies quickly, remaining calm and professional under pressure.
- Prepared crime reports and case files.
- Worked closely with social services when necessary, safeguarding client wellbeing.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Meadow High School
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
2023.01 - 2024.07
- Promoted to Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Delivered whole-class cover across Year 7 to Year 14.
- Provided 1:1 support for pupils with challenging behaviour as a Behaviour Teaching Assistant
- Implemented personalised behaviour management strategies to support pupil needs.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each pupil's progress, attendance, medical information and behavioural patterns using ABC charts, Cpoms and medical tracker.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Open University
Milton Keynes 2023.10 -
A-Levels - Counselling
Synergie Counselling
Uxbridge 2024.09 - 2025.07
A-Levels - Education
West Thames College
Isleworth 2013.09 - 2014.07
GCSEs -
Swakeleys School for Girls
Hillingdon 2004.09 - 2009.07
Skills
- Strong commitment to safeguarding children and child protection
- Experience supporting vulnerable students and managing challenging behaviour
- Confident in building positive relationships whilst applying boundaries
- Strong verbal skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect through warmth and humour
- Experienced in working with parents, carers, teachers and external agencies
- Organised and can prioritise workloads and meet deadlines under pressure
- Skilled in record keeping, report writing and interpreting safeguarding data
- Empathetic and have good listening skills
- Able to work as a team and independently
- Trauma-informed approach
- Detailed knowledge of key statutory frameworks
Certification
- Attachment Lead
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Level 2 autism awareness
- ELSA
- EBSNA
Affiliations
- Practicing Krav Maga for 8 years
Timeline
Intervention Assistant
Meadow High School
2024.09 - Current
A-Levels - Counselling
Synergie Counselling
2024.09 - 2025.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Open University
2023.10 -
Youth Mental Health First Aider
Meadow High School
2023.03 - Current
Special Police Constable
Metropolitan Police Service
2023.01 - 2025.04
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Meadow High School
2023.01 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Education
West Thames College
2013.09 - 2014.07
GCSEs -
Swakeleys School for Girls
2004.09 - 2009.07