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Jill Bell

STROUD,United Kingdom

Summary

PGCE-qualified educator with extensive experience in Primary and Early Years settings. Recently serving as a Supply Teacher and Teaching Assistant, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and effective teaching practices. Skilled in planning and delivering engaging lessons across various subjects, with a focus on inclusive education and supporting children with SEND. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, and a love for lifelong learning.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Primary supply teacher

Thrive Education
, Gloucestershire
08.2025 - Current
  • Deliver engaging lessons across various subjects to primary students.
  • Adapt quickly to diverse classroom environments and school cultures.
  • Manag classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
  • Implement lesson plans from permanent teachers or develope customised plans as needed.
  • Provide regular feedback to class teachers regarding student progress and behaviour issues.
  • Ensure high levels of safeguarding, prioritising student welfare at all times.
  • Support students with diverse learning needs, including SEN and EAL pupils.

Teaching Assistant and Supply Teacher

Horsley C of E Primary School
Stroud, Gloucestershire
09.2021 - 07.2025
  • Supported Class Teacher in Year 1 and 2, delivering Maths and phonics sessions.
  • Taught Little Wandle, organised books and conducted Little Wandle reading groups to enhance literacy skills.
  • Provided targeted assistance to students with My Plans and EHCPs during core lessons.
  • Facilitated one-to-one and small group interventions for learners needing additional support.
  • Encouraged student independence through task assistance, boosting confidence and self-esteem.
  • Served as a supply teacher for 1.5 days weekly, covering core subjects including History, Geography and PE.
  • Managed classroom behaviour and coordinated activities while liaising with parents as necessary.
  • Collaborated with Class Teacher on feedback and adjustments to learning activities.

1to1 Teaching Assistant

Winsley C of E Primary School
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated school attendance for student with refusal issues.
  • Liaised between teachers and parents to ensure effective communication.
  • Utilised interactive learning techniques to enhance student engagement.
  • Supervised students in various settings, providing safe and supportive environments.
  • Maintained accurate records of pupil progress to track individual development.

Teaching Assistant

Fitzmaurice School
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Facilitated behaviour management to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Led small group sessions to enhance focus on challenging topics.
  • Prepared classroom materials to support efficient lesson delivery.
  • Utilised interactive learning techniques to boost student engagement.

Kindergarten Team Member

Woodland Adventurers
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Organised engaging EYFS activities to facilitate effective learning.
  • Liaised with parents to communicate children's progress regularly.
  • Utilised Tapestry for tracking and analysing children's development.
  • Created a fun, nurturing environment conducive to growth and learning.

Childminder

Self-employed
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Established a safe and enjoyable learning environment for children.
  • Utilised EYFS framework to deliver engaging activities.
  • Employed Tapestry for effective progress tracking.

Support Worker

HMP Leyhill
South Glos
09.2012 - 11.2012
  • Support the NVQ Assessor and Teacher.
  • Supervise the students training in the Staff Mess.
  • Help to manage the running of the kitchen and front of house.
  • Support the teaching of the students, through the development of teaching plans, and working with students one to one and in groups.

Housing Manager

Addiction Recovery Agency
Bristol
02.2008 - 08.2010
  • Managed a team of housing support workers to provide housing and support services to people recovering from addiction.

Tenancy Support Worker

Places for People
Bristol
11.2007 - 02.2008
  • Supported rough sleepers to manage and maintain their new tenancy.

Housing Support Officer

Bath Self Help
Bath
09.2007 - 11.2007
  • Worked on a project that supported housing for young people who are in education, training or employment.
  • Supported them to engage in training and employment.

Housing Support Officer

Addiction Recovery Agency
Bristol
07.2007 - 08.2007
  • Worked on a project that provided support for people recovering from addiction.

Tutor

Impact Housing Association
Penrith
04.2007 - 07.2007
  • Tutor on Entry to Employment scheme.
  • Supporting NEET 16-18 year olds to achieve their goals e.g. find employment, apprenticeships or go to college.
  • Delivering training on literacy and maths, personal and social development, and employment/education advice.

Support Worker

Cumbria Action for Social Support
Carlisle
01.2005 - 04.2007
  • Working on a supported housing project providing housing services and support to people who are addressing their substance misuse issues.

Housing Support Officer

Addiction Recovery Agency
Bristol
04.2003 - 01.2005
  • Worked on a project that provided support for people recovering from addiction.

Drug Arrest Referral Worker

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Bristol
08.2002 - 03.2003
  • Assess needs, advise and refer to services, substance misusers in custody.

Housing Advice Worker

CAPITA Social Housing Resourcing
Bristol
07.2001 - 08.2002
  • Managed reception operations, assessed housing needs and provided advice for homeless individuals.

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Project Worker

Bristol Churches Housing Association
Bristol
11.1999 - 01.2001
  • As part of a team managed a hostel for homeless men and supported them to move on into other accommodation.

Youth Worker

Bristol City Council (P-T)
Bristol
09.1998 - 07.2000
  • As part of a team provide a safe, fun and socially educational environment for young people in a youth centre.

Assistant Project Worker

Priority Youth Housing
Bristol
01.1999 - 10.1999
  • As part of a team managed a hostel for homeless young people and supported them to move on into other accommodation.

Various temporary administration positions

Blue Arrow Personnel Services
Bristol
05.1998 - 12.1998

Support Worker

Cumbria Deaf Association
Carlisle
11.1997 - 04.1998
  • Supported a deaf man with learning difficulties to live independently.

Group Support Worker

Raffles Community Development Partnership
Carlisle
02.1997 - 04.1998
  • Managed the community arts and safety projects on a socially deprived council estate.

Various Catering positions

Various
Various locations
01.1988 - 01.1993
  • Worked in various restaurants, cafe's and hotels, in Cumbria, Sheffield, and abroad.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree - Combined Studies – Outdoor Education and Community Development

Sheffield Hallam University
09.1991 - 07.1993

Diploma - Naturopathic Nutrition

College of Naturopathic Nutrition
09.2006 - 07.2009

BTEC National Diploma - Hotel, Catering and Institutional Operations

Carlisle College
09.1989 - 07.1991

PGCE Secondary - Food and Textiles Technology

University of the West of England
09.2010 - 07.2011

GCSE - C and B grades

Eden School
09.1984 - 07.1989

Introduction to Childminding -

Wiltshire CC
04.2017 - 08.2017

Level2 Certificate in Learning Difficulties -

Wiltshire CC
01.2019 - 06.2019

Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Leadership -

Woodland Adventurers
07.2020 - 01.2022

FAA Level 3Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) -

Chosen Hill School

Skills

  • Learner engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Classroom and behaviour management
  • Lesson planning and interactive learning
  • Empathy and patience
  • ICT proficiency

Training

  • 1997 Level 1 British Sign Language
  • 1998 Introduction To Youth Work
  • 1999 Dealing With Violence And Aggression
  • 2000 Sign Language Refresher
  • 2004 Promoting Self Esteem
  • 2000 Motivational Interviewing
  • 2004 Group Work Skills – Next Steps
  • 2019 Pivitol Training
  • 2019 Introduction to Thrive
  • 2021 Allergies and Anaphylaxis Training
  • 2022 Fire Safety Training
  • 2022 Little Wandle Training
  • 2024 Cyber Security Training
  • 2024 Understanding Fundamental British Values
  • 2024 Understanding Child-on-Child Abuse and Bullying between Children and Young People
  • 2024 Pathological Demand Avoidance Experience-Based Approaches to Enhance Pupil Support
  • 2024 Precision Teaching
  • 2024 Certificate in Asthma Awareness
  • 2025 Adaptive Teaching: Stretch and Challenge for all Pupils
  • 2025 Domestic Abuse Training

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 12/08/72
  • Nationality: English
  • Marital status: Single

Timeline

Primary supply teacher

Thrive Education
08.2025 - Current

Teaching Assistant and Supply Teacher

Horsley C of E Primary School
09.2021 - 07.2025

1to1 Teaching Assistant

Winsley C of E Primary School
09.2020 - 03.2021

Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Leadership -

Woodland Adventurers
07.2020 - 01.2022

Teaching Assistant

Fitzmaurice School
09.2019 - 07.2020

Level2 Certificate in Learning Difficulties -

Wiltshire CC
01.2019 - 06.2019

Kindergarten Team Member

Woodland Adventurers
04.2018 - 07.2018

Childminder

Self-employed
09.2017 - 07.2018

Introduction to Childminding -

Wiltshire CC
04.2017 - 08.2017

Support Worker

HMP Leyhill
09.2012 - 11.2012

PGCE Secondary - Food and Textiles Technology

University of the West of England
09.2010 - 07.2011

Housing Manager

Addiction Recovery Agency
02.2008 - 08.2010

Tenancy Support Worker

Places for People
11.2007 - 02.2008

Housing Support Officer

Bath Self Help
09.2007 - 11.2007

Housing Support Officer

Addiction Recovery Agency
07.2007 - 08.2007

Tutor

Impact Housing Association
04.2007 - 07.2007

Diploma - Naturopathic Nutrition

College of Naturopathic Nutrition
09.2006 - 07.2009

Support Worker

Cumbria Action for Social Support
01.2005 - 04.2007

Housing Support Officer

Addiction Recovery Agency
04.2003 - 01.2005

Drug Arrest Referral Worker

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
08.2002 - 03.2003

Housing Advice Worker

CAPITA Social Housing Resourcing
07.2001 - 08.2002

Project Worker

Bristol Churches Housing Association
11.1999 - 01.2001

Assistant Project Worker

Priority Youth Housing
01.1999 - 10.1999

Youth Worker

Bristol City Council (P-T)
09.1998 - 07.2000

Various temporary administration positions

Blue Arrow Personnel Services
05.1998 - 12.1998

Support Worker

Cumbria Deaf Association
11.1997 - 04.1998

Group Support Worker

Raffles Community Development Partnership
02.1997 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree - Combined Studies – Outdoor Education and Community Development

Sheffield Hallam University
09.1991 - 07.1993

BTEC National Diploma - Hotel, Catering and Institutional Operations

Carlisle College
09.1989 - 07.1991

Various Catering positions

Various
01.1988 - 01.1993

GCSE - C and B grades

Eden School
09.1984 - 07.1989

FAA Level 3Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) -

Chosen Hill School
Jill Bell