Jodie Webster
Grimsby,Lincolnshire
Summary
Caring and compassionate practitioner with experience supporting children's emotional wellbeing and development. Known for a calm, non‑judgemental approach grounded in honesty, empathy, and trust. Skilled in building safe, supportive relationships and communicating effectively with children, families, and professionals. Highly self‑aware and reflective, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, ethical practice, and empowering individuals to feel heard, valued, and understood. Passionate about promoting positive outcomes and advocating for the needs of children and young people.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Welfare and well-being support
Old Clee Primary Academy
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2024.09 - Current
- Facilitate welfare and well-being initiatives for children facing social, emotional, or mental health challenges.
- Advocate for children with diverse needs, including anxiety, attachment issues, behavioural difficulties, and low self-esteem.
- Guide children through complex situations such as bereavement, domestic abuse, and transitions to foster care and permanent placements.
Higher level teaching assistant
Old Clee Primary Academy
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2021.09 - 2024.09
- Planned and delivered lessons to ensure educational objectives were met for whole classes.
- Managed last-minute class coverage due to staff shortages to maintain continuity of learning.
- Utilised expertise in Read Write Inc to assess phonics and group children accordingly for targeted support.
- Designed and implemented tailored interventions to support children with wellbeing, social skills, or special educational needs.
Unqualified Teacher
Old Clee Primary Academy
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2019.09 - 2021.09
- Planned, prepared, delivered and assessed all subjects in line with national curriculum.
- Encouraged pupils in all aspects of school life using holistic approaches.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing learning environment that allowed children to take more independent risk.
- Supported children to become resilient learners.
- Taught via online platforms due to corona virus pandemic.
Teaching assistant
Old Clee Primary Academy
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2016.10 - 2019.09
- Enhanced classroom efficiency by providing valuable support to the teacher.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment as a role model for students.
- Boosted small group learning by delivering tailored support and guidance.
Teaching assistant
Weelsby Primary Academy
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2012.09 - 2016.10
- Assisted class teacher with day to day running of classroom.
- Prepared materials in a timely manner to scaffold pupil learning.
- Supported teaching and learning of small groups of pupils to deepen knowledge and understanding.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Mental Health Studies
University of Hull
Hull 2011.07 -
Bridge to Access Course - Psychology: Individual Differences
Grimsby Institute
Grimsby 2008.04 -
AS Level - Sociology
Grimsby Institute
Grimsby 2004.06 -
GCSEs - Mathematics
Whitgift Comprehensive
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire 2003.06 -
GCSEs - English
Whitgift Comprehensive
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire 2003.06 -
GCSEs - Science
Whitgift Comprehensive
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire 2003.06 -
Skills
- Honest and trustworthy
- Passionate and committed
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Good listening and communication skills
- Self aware and reflective
- Understanding and non-judgemental
Training
- ELSA Training and Supervision. Ongoing
- Managing and caring for children with diabetes in primary schools.
- NSPCC Pants
- NSPCC Speak out, Stay Safe
- Introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy
- Paediatric first aid
- Understanding domestic abuse
- Understanding young minds
- Understanding the impacts of the trio of vulnerabilities
- Learning from serious case reviews
- Safeguarding everyone level 1
Timeline
Welfare and well-being support
Old Clee Primary Academy
2024.09 - Current
Higher level teaching assistant
Old Clee Primary Academy
2021.09 - 2024.09
Unqualified Teacher
Old Clee Primary Academy
2019.09 - 2021.09
Teaching assistant
Old Clee Primary Academy
2016.10 - 2019.09
Teaching assistant
Weelsby Primary Academy
2012.09 - 2016.10
Certificate of Higher Education - Mental Health Studies
University of Hull
2011.07 -
Bridge to Access Course - Psychology: Individual Differences
Grimsby Institute
2008.04 -
AS Level - Sociology
Grimsby Institute
2004.06 -
GCSEs - Mathematics
Whitgift Comprehensive
2003.06 -
GCSEs - English
Whitgift Comprehensive
2003.06 -
GCSEs - Science
Whitgift Comprehensive
2003.06 -