Jhamelia McCarthy
Highams Park,Waltham Forest
Summary
Aspiring Family Support Worker seeks opportunity to assist children and young adults with achieving their potential.
Currently a talented Senior Early Years Education Worker and SEN Nursery Class Lead with 7 years experience working within the Early Years Sector 0-5 and 4 years experience supporting children with SEND.
Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills allows for working within a team and in partnership with parents/carers and external agencies to provide support for children within the Early Years Setting. Developed inclusive and enabling environment to aid in children's development and enjoyment while works hard to provide multi-level support to parents, families and peers through relationship-building and supportive communication to increase positive outcomes.
Dedicated team play who works well within a team to accomplish short and long-term goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Early Years Educator
Islington Council
Islington, London
2021.01 - Current
- Contributed to the promoting and safeguarding children within the setting.
- Working alongside Nursery SENCO as a SEN Lead within Nursery Class.
- Work alongside multi-agency professionals to bring about the best support possible for children with educational needs and children in need of other support.
- Supporting children in their development by creating an enabling environment for growth through play.
- Working in partnership with parents and external professionals.
- Being a keyperson for a group of children with various needs.
- Facilitated child progress tracking by maintaining accurate records using Nursery record keeping.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to support behavior management.
- Delivered stimulating indoor and outdoor learning activities for children aged 3-5 years.
- Established strong relationships with children and their parents through parental sessions within the classroom.
- Supporting children's development through observation, assessment and planning.
- Discussed behavioural and developmental concerns with parents offering practical solutions and supporting them in supporting their children.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Adapted activities to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- Working alongside Nursery SENCO as a SEN Lead within Nursery Class.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
Early Years Educator
Islington Council
Islington, London
2018.10 - 2021.01
- Contributed to creating an enabling play-based environment for children to aid in children's development.
- Building positive partnerships with parents/carers and external professionals.
- Acting as a key person for a group of children: Building secure relationship and look after each child's care, welfare and development.
- Working as a SEN Lead within Under 3's room supporting children with emerging and diagnosed additional needs.
Support Worker (Children)
SANZA Teaching Agency
Holborn, London
2016.09 - 2018.10
- Support Early Years Educator in supporting children's care and welfare.
- Preparing activities that support children's development.
- Ensure tidied playrooms, meal areas and outdoor areas, ensuring clean, safe environments.
- Supported an enabling play environment and encouraged positive interactions between children and peers.
Voluntary Teaching Assistant
Oakhill Primary School
South Woodford, London
2015.04 - 2015.07
- Supervised students in wider school environments, playground support.
- Supported class teacher with small groups learning.
- Preparing the classroom for lesson.
- Support class teacher in managing behaviors
- Supporting children who needed extra support to complete tasks.
Voluntary Teaching Assistant
Larkswood Primary School
Chingford, Waltham Forest
2013.09 - 2014.07
- Supported class teacher with small groups learning.
- Preparing the classroom for lesson.
- Support class teacher in managing behaviors
- Supporting children who needed extra support to complete tasks.
- Supported teaching staff with lesson implementation, enabling smooth running classroom activity.
- Supporting routines by providing practical support to teaching staff.
Customer Service Supervisor
Screwfix
Leyton, London
2008.07 - 2012.04
- Maintained high standards of product knowledge.
- Leading a small team of Service Assistants alongside Managers.
- Rotated duty manager role.
- Proving increased customer satisfaction through good customer service.
- Stock Management.
- Trained, led and motivated new team members to deliver customer service excellence.
Education
NCFE CACHE - Early Years Educator
Hackney Community College
London 2017.09 - 2018.07
City & Guilds - Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Waltham Forest Adult Learning Centre
Walthamstow, Waltham Forest 2013.09 - 2014.07
BTEC - Applied Science
Enfield College
London 2005.09 - 2007.07
GCSEs - English
Enfield College
London 2005.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs - Maths
Enfield College
London 2005.09 - 2006.09
CSEC - Maths
Holy Childhood High School
Kingston, Jamaica 2000.09 - 2005.07
CSEC - English
Holy Childhood High School
Kingston, Jamaica 2000.09 - 2005.07
CSEC - Integrated Science
Holy Childhood High School
Kingston, Jamaica 2000.09 - 2005.07
CSEC - Social Studies
Holy Childhood High School
Kingston, Jamaica 2000.09 - 2005.07
CSEC - Religious Education
Holy Childhood High School
Kingston, Jamaica 2000.09 - 2005.07
Skills
- SEND teaching strategies
- Child development knowledge
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
- Safeguarding/Child protection procedures
- ITIPS
- Inclusive learning techniques
- Lesson and activity planning
- Behaviour management
- Special needs assistance
- Childhood development reporting
- Physical and emotional support
- Empathetic and Active listener
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Timeline
Senior Early Years Educator
Islington Council
2021.01 - Current
Early Years Educator
Islington Council
2018.10 - 2021.01
NCFE CACHE - Early Years Educator
Hackney Community College
2017.09 - 2018.07
Support Worker (Children)
SANZA Teaching Agency
2016.09 - 2018.10
Voluntary Teaching Assistant
Oakhill Primary School
2015.04 - 2015.07
Voluntary Teaching Assistant
Larkswood Primary School
2013.09 - 2014.07
City & Guilds - Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Waltham Forest Adult Learning Centre
2013.09 - 2014.07
Customer Service Supervisor
Screwfix
2008.07 - 2012.04
BTEC - Applied Science
Enfield College
2005.09 - 2007.07
GCSEs - English
Enfield College
2005.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs - Maths
Enfield College
2005.09 - 2006.09
CSEC - Maths
Holy Childhood High School
2000.09 - 2005.07
CSEC - English
Holy Childhood High School
2000.09 - 2005.07
CSEC - Integrated Science
Holy Childhood High School
2000.09 - 2005.07
CSEC - Social Studies
Holy Childhood High School
2000.09 - 2005.07
CSEC - Religious Education
Holy Childhood High School
2000.09 - 2005.07