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Joanne Thompson

Nuneaton,Warwickshire

Summary

Practised and proven good time management, conflict resolution and relationship-building abilities. Focused on maintaining positive learning environment to promote student growth and development. Goal-oriented caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Compassionate individual with desire to work with disabled and mentally challenged students. Also passionate in the work iv done with children suffering trauma. the area I would like to explore in more depth. Patient in handling challenging situations and willing to work extra mile to achieve goals. Sharp teaching assistant in special educational needs with experience in defining engaging curriculums for special education needs. Exceptional communication and organisation skills and uses innovative methods to teach subjects. Dedicated to motivating, encouraging and maximising full potential to achieve successful results. Patient and compassionate in dealing with physically and mentally challenged individuals. Willing to pursue advance training to support school and achieve successful results. Enthusiastic and learning-oriented teaching professional devoted to helping students and supporting teachers. Talents include classroom management, activity planning and audio-visual support. Reliable with industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

SEN teaching assistant

Hays Education
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
01.2022 - Current
  • Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
  • Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, to achieve their full potential for independence.
  • Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Promoted inclusion of pupils, guaranteeing equal access to learning and development opportunities.
  • Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
  • Improved communication skills for non-verbal children, using non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.
  • Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop skills.
  • Helped students to thrive, using motivational techniques based on individual attention and reassurance.
  • Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
  • Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
  • Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
  • Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
  • Built student self-esteem through positive encouragement, feedback and praise.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Supported emotional and educational development of students with SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
  • Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
  • Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
  • Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
  • Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
  • Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
  • Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
  • Created a purposeful learning environment, applying behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
  • Performed handwriting and PE activities to help students improve fine and gross motor control.
  • Provided playground and break time support, supervising groups of students simultaneously.
  • Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
  • Managed and monitored classroom stock and supplies.
  • Maximised student engagement and receptive learning by educating students using individualised instructional approaches.
  • Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
  • Optimised student achievement, developing relationships to foster links between home and school.
  • Monitored student response to activities, conducting modifications to achieve optimal learning outcomes.
  • Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
  • Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
  • Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
  • Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
  • Marked students work following directions from class teacher.
  • Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
  • Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
  • Worked with students in care programmes with help from relevant professionals on specific needs.
  • Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
  • Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
  • Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.
  • Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
  • Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.

Healthcare Practioner

NHS CWPT
Coventry, Warwickshire
01.2008 - Current
  • Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
  • Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
  • developed skills and attended mandatory training in order to manage behaviours that challenge
  • advanced communicational skills to a wide variety of audiences.
  • worked closely with social workers and education providers to research the very best person centred approach.
  • working with 5-19 year olds, offering home from home environment to enable the patients carers can have some well needed rest.
  • trained to work with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Accompanied clients to important appointments.
  • Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
  • Nurtured trusted rapport with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Helped clients to carry out instructions recommended by health professionals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Provided tailored support to family members through particularly difficult periods.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
  • Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Planned client meal plans, shopped for ingredients and cooked meals.
  • Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
  • Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
  • Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
  • Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
  • Supported clients and families through difficult emotional times with sound medical advice and caring personal assistance.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Coordinated clients appointments with healthcare professionals in support of ongoing treatment objectives.
  • Read aloud to clients, offering mental stimulation and social companionship.
  • Assisted clients with adapting to life changes due to bodily or brain injuries.
  • Partnered with supervisors and social services team to help coordinate quality care.

Nursery nurse

Tic Toc Nursery
Coventry, Warwickshire
03.2004 - 01.2008
  • Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
  • Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
  • Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
  • Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
  • Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
  • Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
  • Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
  • Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
  • Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
  • Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
  • Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
  • Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
  • Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
  • Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
  • Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
  • Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
  • Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
  • Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
  • Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
  • Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
  • Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
  • Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
  • Promoted internal policies, external legislation and regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
  • Prepared nutritional snacks to cater to individual dietary needs.
  • Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
  • Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
  • Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
  • Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
  • Organised classroom spaces to align with lessons and support children's learning.
  • Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
  • Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
  • Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
  • Advised parents on how to manage disruptive or unsocial behaviours at home.
  • Applied positive reinforcement and disciplinary techniques to improve behaviour and guide social development.
  • Transported children to and from school in line with set schedule.
  • Coordinated children's movements between school property and off-site activities.
  • Monitored children at after-school program location, offering safe place for children to play and complete homework assignments.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care

Henley College Coventry
Coventry
09.2005 - 09.2006

Skills

  • courses
  • training/coaching and mentoring
  • how to become and effective leader
  • managing stress and conflict
  • Customer relationship building
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Team motivation
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Staff coaching
  • Mediation skills

Affiliations

  • passion for the Great outdoors and Gardening both at my home and Allotment
  • spending time and experiencing new things with my Family
  • Food, eating it and preparing/cooking and baking

Certification

Courses undertaken

Training/coaching and mentoring

effective leam leader

Managing stress and conflict

Oliver McGowan

paediatric enhanced life support

Basic Life Support

Ligature awareness

data Protection

management of protentional and physical aggression.

Health and Nutrition

People Manual Handling


Timeline

SEN teaching assistant

Hays Education
01.2022 - Current

Healthcare Practioner

NHS CWPT
01.2008 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care

Henley College Coventry
09.2005 - 09.2006

Nursery nurse

Tic Toc Nursery
03.2004 - 01.2008

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