Joannie Jones
Banbury
Summary
Experienced and compassionate educational leader with a strong foundation in inclusive practice, developed over thirteen years across diverse educational settings including mainstream, specialist, primary, and secondary provisions.
Since achieving QTS with enhanced SEND in 2019, I have consistently championed inclusive education, drawing on advanced restorative behaviour management skills honed through work in pupil referral units.
As SENCo at Harriers Academy and a qualified NASENCo practitioner, I have led whole-school SEND strategy, embedding evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes for all learners. I am deeply committed to educational equity and have a proven track record of driving positive change through staff development, student advocacy, and strategic planning.
My professional goal is to influence inclusive practice at a wider scale, shaping environments where all children feel seen, supported, and capable of success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Special educational needs coordinator
Aspirations Academies Trust
Banbury, Oxfordshire
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest SEN practices and legislation ensuring school's adherence to best practice guidelines.
- Devised efficient record keeping systems for tracking over 80 pupils' progress over time.
- Conducted regular assessments of over 80 pupils' progress to identify areas of improvement or concern swiftly.
- Enhanced quality of teaching materials by incorporating assistive technologies in lesson planning.
- Fostered acceptance and understanding amongst peers through training and information sharing.
- Coordinated with teaching staff to create individual learning plans for over 80 pupils, enhancing educational outcomes for all.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams for holistic pupil development, facilitating comprehensive support network around each child.
- Managed up to 10 support staff effectively whilst maintaining high standards of care and support for pupils.
- Facilitated frequent training sessions on inclusive education for teaching staff, promoting a supportive school environment.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents and outside professionals resulting in more coordinated efforts towards meeting students' needs.
- Mentored new team members to establish processes and protocols efficiently.
- Fostered increased parent engagement in child's education through regular communication and meetings.
- Ensured seamless transition for new students by devising and implementing tailored induction programmes.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by developing strong behavioural strategies, for example , restorative approaches.
- Oversaw annual reviews of Education Health Care Plans for 15 pupils, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance to statutory requirements.
- Coordinated and implemented individualised learning programmes to meet student needs.
- Kept student records updated with current information.
- Liaised with external support providers to deliver high-quality resources and instruction.
- Trained staff in adapting teachings to suit students with diverse needs.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students and families, meeting evolving care demands.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
Teacher
Aspirations Academies Trust
Banbury, Oxfordshire
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Ensured equal opportunities for all children in my care.
- Created, tracked and reviewed meaningful targets and interventions for children with SEND.
- Fostered strong relationships with pupils and the parents/carers to encourage their personal growth and achievements.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Adapted teaching according to pupil' individual needs.
- 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.
Education Worker
Meadowbrook College
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided interim provision for permanently excluded young people in 1:1 and group settings.
- Integrated PEX children into new schools.
- Attended and chaired multi-agency meetings
- Developed and maintained good relationships with multi-agencies
- Kept precise records
- Produced detailed interim and transition reports
- Worked with disaffected young people as part of a team
- Attended regular training sessions.
Teacher of German
The Warriner School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Teaching full-size mainstream classes.
- Planning lessons
- Managing my classroom TA
- Carrying out assessments
- Communicating with parents and other staff over progress of children
Looked after children Keyworker
The Warriner School
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Key worker for local authority children to help ensure their success at the school.
- Chairing multi-agency meetings
- Precise record keeping and report writing
- Assisting teachers in their day to day running of the classroom
Care Assistant
Caring Homes, Tall Trees
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Providing care for Adults suffering with dementia
Support Worker
Parkside, Aldershot and District Mencap
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Organizing social and educational activities for adults and children with mild to severe learning difficulties on group and 1:1 basis
- Accurate daily record keeping
Co-ordinator of Child and Parent Group
Ministry of Defence
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managing safe and stimulating environment for young children to play in
- Book keeping and budgeting; making sure the group’s finances stayed in order
- Ensuring appropriate equipment was always provided and used
Bar Tender
Laurel Pubs
06.2006 - 12.2006
Bar Tender
Laurel Pubs
01.2003 - 01.2005
General Helper
NSPCC Charity shop
03.2000 - 12.2000
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - NASENCo
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford 09/2023 - 05/2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education - Primary with enhanced SEND
The Cherwell OTSA SCITT
Oxford, Oxfordshire 09/2018 - 07/2019
NVQ2 - Health and Social Care
Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough, Hampshire 01/2009 - 07/2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with associated sociology
University of Worcester
Worcester 09/2006 - 07/2009
Access to Higher Education Course - Humanities
Oxford Cherwell College
Banbury, Oxfordshire 09/2004 - 07/2006
Leavers Certificate - Secondary education
Realschule in Munich
Munich, Germany 09/1996 - 07/1998
Music Specialist Grammar School - Secondary education
Max Josef Stifft Gymnasium
Munich, Germany 09/1992 - 07/1996
Skills
- Comprehensive SEND toolkit
- Assess, plan, do, review
- Behaviour management
- SEN strategy implementation
- Data analysis capabilities
- Child-Centred approach
- EHCP reviews
- EHCP outcomes, needs and provision setting
- External agencies/professionals liason
- Patience and resilience
- Parental liaison
- Bespoke interventions
- Motivational leadership
- Budgetary management
- Intervention management and techniques
- Student progress monitoring
- SEN policy development
- IEP development
Custom
- Sport – I go to the gym 4 times a week and enjoy taking part in sport activities and charity events.
- Music - Am able to play a variety of instruments including violin and piano. I also enjoy going to different music events.
Timeline
Special educational needs coordinator
Aspirations Academies Trust
04.2023 - Current
Teacher
Aspirations Academies Trust
07.2019 - 04.2023
Education Worker
Meadowbrook College
01.2013 - 01.2014
Teacher of German
The Warriner School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Looked after children Keyworker
The Warriner School
09.2011 - 01.2013
Care Assistant
Caring Homes, Tall Trees
01.2011 - 09.2011
Support Worker
Parkside, Aldershot and District Mencap
01.2010 - 12.2010
Co-ordinator of Child and Parent Group
Ministry of Defence
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bar Tender
Laurel Pubs
06.2006 - 12.2006
Bar Tender
Laurel Pubs
01.2003 - 01.2005
General Helper
NSPCC Charity shop
03.2000 - 12.2000
Certificate of Higher Education - NASENCo
Oxford Brookes University
09/2023 - 05/2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education - Primary with enhanced SEND
The Cherwell OTSA SCITT
09/2018 - 07/2019
NVQ2 - Health and Social Care
Farnborough College of Technology
01/2009 - 07/2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with associated sociology
University of Worcester
09/2006 - 07/2009
Access to Higher Education Course - Humanities
Oxford Cherwell College
09/2004 - 07/2006
Leavers Certificate - Secondary education
Realschule in Munich
09/1996 - 07/1998
Music Specialist Grammar School - Secondary education
Max Josef Stifft Gymnasium
09/1992 - 07/1996
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