Jodie Jenkins
Barry,Vale of Glamorgan
Summary
Committed educator with strong communication skills and experience managing classroom activities and supporting pupil learning. Collaborates effectively with teachers and staff to create a positive, inclusive educational environment. Aiming to contribute to schools in the Vale of Glamorgan by addressing children's educational needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Childcare practitioner
Gibbonsdown Childrens Centre
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
2023.07 - 2024.11
- Provided emotional support to children, encouraging resilience and self-confidence.
- Managed challenging behaviour in a calm, patient manner, promoting positive interactions between peers.
- Negotiated conflicts between children fairly and effectively resulting in peaceful resolutions.
- Encouraged independence amongst children by guiding them towards self-care tasks such as dressing themselves or tidying up toys after playtime.
- Implemented daily routines for children, providing structure and consistency in their day.
- Maintained clean, safe play areas for enjoyment of all children in care.
- Ensured safety for all children through careful supervision and a structured environment.
- Created engaging learning opportunities by developing educational games and crafts.
- Observed individual progress of each child under my care; shared observations during meetings with parents.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, ensuring a cohesive approach to child care.
- Worked closely with colleagues to ensure smooth running of the childcare setting, demonstrating teamwork skills.
- Participated in training courses to enhance knowledge of child development and safeguarding practices.
- Accompanied children on outings to local parks or trips further afield, expanding their experiences beyond the childcare setting itself.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Academics
Cardiff
2019.10 - 2023.07
- Provided tailored support to students with learning difficulties, enhancing their inclusion in class activities.
- Provided support to all students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Delivered targeted learning support to small student groups, boosting academic confidence and engagement.
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Implemented effective interventions to address challenging behaviour, fostering a positive classroom environment and promoting student well-being.
- Marked pupils' work and provided specific feedback.
- Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
Childcare practitioner
Gibbonsdown Childrens centre
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
2017.09 - 2019.10
- Implemented daily routines for children, providing structure and consistency in their day.
- Encouraged independence amongst the children by guiding them towards self-care tasks such as dressing themselves or tidying up toys after playtime.
- Managed challenging behaviour in a calm, patient manner, promoting positive interactions between peers.
- Assisted with homework tasks to reinforce school-based learning.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Literacy
City & Guilds
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 3 - Maths
The vale open learning centre
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 3 - Computer skills
Vale of Glamorgan life long learning
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 2 - Mathematical development in foundation phase
YMCA Wales community college
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 1 - Save the Children FAST programme
Cadoxton Primary School
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 1 - Handling children's behaviour
Flying Start
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 1 - Attachment parenting programme
Future for families
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 1 - Adverse Childhood experiences
Cymru Well Wales
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 1 - ASD awareness
Academics
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 1 - Read Write Inc. Choking. Domestic abuse. Well being. Antibullying
Training provided by Romilly Primary school
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 2 - Childcare
A.C.T
Barry, Vale of GlamorganNVQ Level 1 - Allergies and Anaphylaxis Trainging
High Speed Training
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan 2026.07 -
NVQ Level 1 - Safeguarding
Academics
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan 2026.07 -
Skills
- Full curriculum support
- Inclusive support
- Classroom management
- Behaviour intervention and management
- Class supervising
- Active engagement and motivation techniques
- Assessment grading
- Child safeguarding
- Proactive communication
- Patience and empathy
- Organisation
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 1 - Allergies and Anaphylaxis Trainging
High Speed Training
2026.07 -
NVQ Level 1 - Safeguarding
Academics
2026.07 -
Childcare practitioner
Gibbonsdown Childrens Centre
2023.07 - 2024.11
Teaching assistant in primary school
Academics
2019.10 - 2023.07
Childcare practitioner
Gibbonsdown Childrens centre
2017.09 - 2019.10
NVQ Level 3 - Literacy
City & Guilds
NVQ Level 3 - Maths
The vale open learning centre
NVQ Level 3 - Computer skills
Vale of Glamorgan life long learning
NVQ Level 2 - Mathematical development in foundation phase
YMCA Wales community college
NVQ Level 1 - Save the Children FAST programme
Cadoxton Primary School
NVQ Level 1 - Handling children's behaviour
Flying Start
NVQ Level 1 - Attachment parenting programme
Future for families
NVQ Level 1 - Adverse Childhood experiences
Cymru Well Wales
NVQ Level 1 - ASD awareness
Academics
NVQ Level 1 - Read Write Inc. Choking. Domestic abuse. Well being. Antibullying
Training provided by Romilly Primary school
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare
A.C.T