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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
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Joanne Garley

Rainworth,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Dedicated educator with a strong commitment to inclusion and a wealth of experience in supporting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Proficient in lesson planning and implementation, with a collaborative approach to teamwork. Conversant in French and up to date with safeguarding practices, aiming to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teaching Assistant

King Edward Primary
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
01.2009 - Current

I worked alongside Teachers to meet the needs of all children.

I have taken a TA course for Dyslexia and although I can not assess for Dyslexia I can make assessments to assess Dyslexic tendencies and make recommendations.

I have extensive small group work experience for maths, English and reading.

  • Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
  • Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
  • Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
  • Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
  • Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

Teacher

King Edward Primary School
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
01.2008 - Current

I started my career at King Edward primary as a Teaching Assistant. Whilst working there I went back to university to become a Teacher. This is my third year of teaching and second in year 2. I really enjoy Key stage 1. I am also the school MFL lead. I love to teach French.

  • Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
  • Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
  • Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
  • Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
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  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.

White Post Farm Nursery

Gail Stanley
Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire
04.2025 - 07.2025

Supply Nursery Nurse. I returned from the USA. I had previously worked here.

Pre K Teacher

Bright Horizons
Seattle, USA
09.2007 - 03.2008

Nursery Nurse

Love and Laughter
Puyallup, USA
11.2003 - 06.2004

I worked in a toddler room with 20 children. This was a demanding role as the ratio was 1:10.











Pre K Teacher

First Place For Children
Puyallup, USA
05.2003 - 09.2003

Working with children from a deprived back grounds, many with additional needs.

Nursery Nurse

ABC Play Land
Radcliff, Kentucky USA
07.2001 - 04.2003

I worked with children from 6 weeks to 12 years. I on occasions was in charge of the centre. I also ran the kitchen on occasion.

Nanny

Achleitner Family
Munich, Germany
07.2000 - 04.2001

I was the nanny for two young children. This involved lots of twenty four care over extended periods.

Nursery Nurse

White Post Farm Nursery
, Nottinghamshire
12.1997 - 12.1999

I started as an assistant Nursery Nurse and when I left I was the Nursery Nurse in charge of the baby room.

Campsite Courier

French Life Holidays
Horsforth, West Yorkshire
04.1997 - 09.1997

I was based in Brittany France. I was the sole representative on the site. I was responsible for cleaning the holiday accommodation, allocating it and dealing with any guest problems. I also ran a children's club for the holiday guests.

Education

BA Teaching and Learning in Primary Education QTS - Education

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
09.2017 - 10.2019

ALSA - Dyslexic Teaching assistant

University Of South Wales
Wales
01.2017 - 04.2017

BA Arts - Arts

Open University
01.2006 - 10.2008

NVQ Level 3 - Child Care And Education

West Notts College
09.1997 - 06.1999

Skills

Able to plan an implement lessons

Able to converse in French

Up to date with safe guarding

Collaborate with colleagues

Wealth of experience with SEND Inclusion is very important to me

I have ran several after school cooking clubs


  • Patience and tolerance
  • Have with Autistic children
  • Dyslexia interventions
  • SEN knowledge
  • Reading scheme implementation

Affiliations

  • I enjoy cooking and am always keen to bring this into my work. I have run cooking clubs.

Languages

French
Intermediate

Timeline

White Post Farm Nursery

Gail Stanley
04.2025 - 07.2025

BA Teaching and Learning in Primary Education QTS - Education

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2017 - 10.2019

ALSA - Dyslexic Teaching assistant

University Of South Wales
01.2017 - 04.2017

Teaching Assistant

King Edward Primary
01.2009 - Current

Teacher

King Edward Primary School
01.2008 - Current

Pre K Teacher

Bright Horizons
09.2007 - 03.2008

BA Arts - Arts

Open University
01.2006 - 10.2008

Nursery Nurse

Love and Laughter
11.2003 - 06.2004

Pre K Teacher

First Place For Children
05.2003 - 09.2003

Nursery Nurse

ABC Play Land
07.2001 - 04.2003

Nanny

Achleitner Family
07.2000 - 04.2001

Nursery Nurse

White Post Farm Nursery
12.1997 - 12.1999

NVQ Level 3 - Child Care And Education

West Notts College
09.1997 - 06.1999

Campsite Courier

French Life Holidays
04.1997 - 09.1997
Joanne Garley