Julie Montague-Darts
ASHWELL,Hertfordshire
Summary
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. Excited to shadow head teacher in developing curriculum and creating course materials. Patient in handling challenging situations and willing to work extra mile to achieve goals. Dedicated and mindful individual who offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
ETONBURY ACADEMY
Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire
2022.09 - Current
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia and SEMH to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
- Provided feedback to students in relation to progress and attainment following instructions from teachers.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Provided individual support during examinations.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop independence and resilience skills.
SUPPLY NURSERY NURSE
TINIES NANNY AND NURSERY NURSE AGENCY
Hertford, Hertfordshire
2019.10 - 2022.09
- Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
- Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
- Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
- Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
- Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
- Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
- Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
SEN 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT
ROECROFT LOWER
Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire
2021.02 - 2022.08
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop independence and resilience skills.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
- Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with shool policies.
- Provided feedback to students in relation to progress and attainment following instructions from teachers.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
PRE SCHOOL MANAGER
ASHWELL PRE SCHOOL
Ashwell, Hertfordshire
2016.08 - 2019.08
- Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
- Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
- Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
- Communicated relevant information to staff on time for smooth flow of school activities.
- Advanced teaching styles through staff mentoring for maximised student engagement.
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
- Took lead role in managing student behaviour across school following set school policies for discipline.
- Devised curriculum strategy to meet national targets.
- Challenged areas of poor performance for raised teaching standards.
- Enriched learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
- Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
PRE SCHOOL DEPUTY
ASHWELL PRE SCHOOL
Ashwell, Hertfordshire
2016.02 - 2016.08
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
- Deputised in head teacher's absence to lead high-achieving teaching staff.
- Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
- Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
- Worked with head teacher to deliver appropriate programmes of professional development for staff.
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
- Enriched learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
- Assisted head teacher in annual budget planning and monitoring.
- Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
- Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
- Helped head teacher develop accurate account of school performance to governors, parents and other stakeholders.
PRE SCHOOL DEPUTY
GREAT OFFLEY PRE SCHOOL
Great Offley, Hertfordshire
2007.09 - 2011.07
- Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
- Enriched learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
- Deputised in head teacher's absence to lead high-achieving teaching staff.
- Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
- Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
- Helped head teacher develop accurate account of school performance to governors, parents and other stakeholders.
- Communicated relevant information to staff on time for smooth flow of school activities.
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
- Challenged areas of poor performance for raised teaching standards.
- Worked with head teacher to deliver appropriate programmes of professional development for staff.
- Assisted head teacher in annual budget planning and monitoring.
SENIOR NURSERY NURSE
BUSY BEES - ROTHAMPSTEAD
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
2005.09 - 2007.09
- Created a happy, safe and stimulating learning environment for 130 children aged 6 months-4 years.
- Enabled accurate assessment of children's progress by providing staff support and guidance in relation to EYFS framework.
- Maximised children's engagement by establishing a structured routine of daily activities.
- Optimised children's learning by planning and facilitating engaging activities.
- Contributed to high standard of quality within nursery, achieving outstanding Ofsted rating for 2 consecutive years.
- Created an inclusive environment, ensuring equality of access and opportunity for children, parents and staff.
- Smoothened children's transition into nursery by organising and conducting induction meetings.
- Managed challenging behaviour with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Met curriculum requirements by delivering age-appropriate teachings.
- Adapted teachings, activities and environments to suit Special Educational Needs requirements.
- Cleaned and kept rooms and play areas tidy for reduced accident risks.
- Taught to curricular requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- Monitored children's food and drink consumption, feeding younger children and helping older children during mealtimes.
- Maintained care continuity through key worker child support.
- Participated in induction and settling in of new children.
- Trained and supported nursery assistants, and assisted senior team members with duties.
- Maintained a healthy, safe and secure setting
- Created stimulating nursery displays for improved learning engagement.
- Escalated safeguarding concerns promptly to maintain child safety.
- Assisted with preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- Devised learning-through-play activities to improve cognitive development.
- Enhanced children's emotional growth through positive socialisation activities.
NURSERY NURSE
KIDS UNLIMITED
Luton, Bedfordshire
2003.09 - 2007.09
- Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
- Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
- Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
- Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
- Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
- Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
- Promoted internal policies, external legislation and regulatory guidelines.
- Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
- Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
- Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
- Prepared nutritional snacks to cater to individual dietary needs.
PRIVATE NANNY
KENDALL FAMILY
, Australia
1995.11 - 1997.11
- Adhered to set timeframes to maintain consistency with nighttime routines.
- Developed creative games and activities, providing opportunities for learning and development of core skills.
- Prepared healthy and nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements.
- Promoted social skills such as excellent manners and sharing to encourage polite, well-rounded attitudes in children.
- Supported families on holidays and trips with additional supervision, escorting children to activities and clubs.
- Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering advice and guidance to build learner confidence.
- Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
- Cared for numerous young children, expertly coordinating and managing conflicting activity schedules.
- Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
- Taught children safe behaviour while crossing streets, using climbing frames and cycling.
- Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
- Encouraged children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating environments.
- Maintained secure, child-friendly environments with engaging activities and outdoor play.
- Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
- Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
- Established effective after-school routine by preparing meals in advance, maximising time for play and homework.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school, driving safely and arriving on time.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things through play.
- Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.
- Changed and bathed babies and supervised baths for older children.
- Arranged playdates and outings for older children.
- Administered medicine following parents' directions, and cared for children in case of illness or injury.
- Disciplined children when necessary, following parents guidelines.
PRIVATE NANNY
MASON FAMILY
London, City of London
1989.09 - 1995.11
- Adhered to set timeframes to maintain consistency with nighttime routines.
- Developed creative games and activities, providing opportunities for learning and development of core skills.
- Cared for numerous young children, expertly coordinating and managing conflicting activity schedules.
- Promoted social skills such as excellent manners and sharing to encourage polite, well-rounded attitudes in children.
- Prepared healthy and nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements.
- Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering advice and guidance to build learner confidence.
- Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
- Supported families on holidays and trips with additional supervision, escorting children to activities and clubs.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school, driving safely and arriving on time.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things through play.
- Taught children safe behaviour while crossing streets, using climbing frames and cycling.
- Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.
- Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
- Encouraged children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating environments.
- Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
- Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
- Maintained secure, child-friendly environments with engaging activities and outdoor play.
- Established effective after-school routine by preparing meals in advance, maximising time for play and homework.
- Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
- Disciplined children when necessary, following parents guidelines.
- Arranged playdates and outings for older children.
- Changed and bathed babies and supervised baths for older children.
- Administered medicine following parents' directions, and cared for children in case of illness or injury.
SUPPLY NURSERY NURSE
LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Luton, Bedfordshire
1988.12 - 1989.09
- 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.
- Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
- Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
- Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
- Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
- Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Promoted internal policies, external legislation and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
- Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
Education
National Nursery Examination Board - Child Education and Welfare
DUNSTABLE COLLEGE
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire 1986.09 - 1988.12
GCSEs - English, Maths, Biology, History, Geography, Child Development
Icknield High School
Luton 1981.09 - 1986.06
JCQ - Exam Invigilator -
Etonbury Academy
Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire 2023.03 - 2023.03
BLANKS KS2-KS4
NHS Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service
Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire 2023.03 - 2023.03
Gender Differences
Think Autism
Peterborough 2019.03 - 2019.03
Social and Emotional Development Workshop
Think Autism
Peterborough 2019.03 - 2019.03
Early Years SENCO Training Certificate
Hertfordshire County Council Integrated Services
Hertford, Hertfordshire 2017.01 - 2017.05
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Bridgewater and Taunton College
Taunton, Somerset 2023.07 -
Skills
- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) compliance
- Special education policy knowledge
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) support
- SEN interventions
- Special education support
- Individual learning support
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management support
- Group learning support
- Inclusive learning practices
- Challenging behaviour management
- Lesson planning
- Early intervention techniques
- Behaviour management strategies
- Special educational needs communication
- Autism expertise
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Bridgewater and Taunton College
2023.07 -
JCQ - Exam Invigilator -
Etonbury Academy
2023.03 - 2023.03
BLANKS KS2-KS4
NHS Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service
2023.03 - 2023.03
SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
ETONBURY ACADEMY
2022.09 - Current
SEN 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT
ROECROFT LOWER
2021.02 - 2022.08
SUPPLY NURSERY NURSE
TINIES NANNY AND NURSERY NURSE AGENCY
2019.10 - 2022.09
Gender Differences
Think Autism
2019.03 - 2019.03
Social and Emotional Development Workshop
Think Autism
2019.03 - 2019.03
Early Years SENCO Training Certificate
Hertfordshire County Council Integrated Services
2017.01 - 2017.05
PRE SCHOOL MANAGER
ASHWELL PRE SCHOOL
2016.08 - 2019.08
PRE SCHOOL DEPUTY
ASHWELL PRE SCHOOL
2016.02 - 2016.08
PRE SCHOOL DEPUTY
GREAT OFFLEY PRE SCHOOL
2007.09 - 2011.07
SENIOR NURSERY NURSE
BUSY BEES - ROTHAMPSTEAD
2005.09 - 2007.09
NURSERY NURSE
KIDS UNLIMITED
2003.09 - 2007.09
PRIVATE NANNY
KENDALL FAMILY
1995.11 - 1997.11
PRIVATE NANNY
MASON FAMILY
1989.09 - 1995.11
SUPPLY NURSERY NURSE
LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
1988.12 - 1989.09
National Nursery Examination Board - Child Education and Welfare
DUNSTABLE COLLEGE
1986.09 - 1988.12
GCSEs - English, Maths, Biology, History, Geography, Child Development
Icknield High School
1981.09 - 1986.06