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Kate Webb

Barry,Vale of glamorgan

Summary

Passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant with a strong background in supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a Reception class setting. Skilled in using fun, engaging, and multisensory learning strategies to enhance early writing, phonics, and fine motor development. Adept at supporting children with pencil grip, sentence formation, and vocabulary building through play-based and interactive activities.

Highly skilled in differentiating learning, fostering confidence and independence, and providing emotional and social support to help children thrive. Experienced in working collaboratively with teachers, ALNCOs, and parents to implement effective interventions and track progress. Passionate about inclusive education and dedicated to ensuring every child reaches their full potential through a child-centered and nurturing approach.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning support assistant

Holton Primary school
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
02.2021 - Current
  • Supported children with additional learning needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
  • Enhanced classroom environment with creative teaching methods.
  • Communicated with parents and caregivers to report on learner progress and challenges.
  • Offered calm and focused conflict-resolution, defusing problematic behavior with compassion and emotional intelligence.
  • Worked with learners on academic and social challenges. modelling empathy and perseverance.
  • Cleaned and tidied classroom areas to reduce clutter and prohibit hazards.
  • Prepared classroom activities and materials to maintain orderly schedule and complete learning objectives.
  • Promoted exploration and curiosity, encouraging students to delve into new ideas and concepts to foster creative expression.
  • Prepared visual aids for interactive lessons which increased engagement within the classroom.
  • Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst learners.
  • Provide tailored support to a child with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), ensuring access to the curriculum in a way that meets their individual learning style.
  • Implement strategies to support speech, language, and communication development, including phonics activities and sentence-building games.
  • Support the learner with fine motor development, including pencil grip exercises and handwriting skills.
  • Foster social and emotional development by promoting positive interactions and confidence-building activities.
  • Adapt lesson materials and activities to match learner's abilities and encourage engagement.
  • Collaborate with teachers, ALNCO, and external professionals to monitor progress and implement intervention.
  • Built a strong, trusting relationship with the learners, fostering confidence and independence.

Healthcare support worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Llandough , Vale of Glamorgan
07.2004 - 01.2021
  • Enabled better understanding between healthcare team members by acting as a liaison between them.
  • Documented patient observations accurately for healthcare team's reference.
  • Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted in mobility exercises to enhance physical strength and recovery of patients.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Practised infection control standards to maintain patient health and safety.
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
  • Assisted medical staff with routine clinical procedures, enhancing efficiency.
  • Communicated sensitively with patients whilst respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
  • Supported the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting, showering and feeding, maintaining sensitivity to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of information regarding patients.
  • Observed and documented accurate recordings of patient observations including temperature, pulse blood pressure, oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, reporting significant findings to the staff nurse or ward manager..
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Provided high-quality person-centered support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
  • Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.

Education

GCSEs - Maths,English,Drama,Science,History

Bryn Hafren comprehensive school
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
09.1994 - 07.2000

Certificate of Higher Education - C.A.C.H.E

Barry college
Vale of Glamorgan
09.2000 - 07.2001

Certificate of Higher Education - I.C.T

Barry College
Vale of Glamorgan
09.2001 - 06.2003

Skills


  • Phonics teaching knowledge
  • Child protection understanding
  • Effective collaboration
  • Supporting Children with ALN – Tailoring learning approaches to meet individual needs
  • Early Writing Development – Assisting with pencil grip, letter formation, and sentence building
  • Phonics & Literacy Support – Implementing fun and engaging phonics activities
  • Engaging & Play-Based Learning – Creating interactive learning experiences to boost engagement
  • Fine Motor Skills Development – Using targeted activities to improve hand strength and coordination
  • Differentiation & Adaptation – Modifying lessons to ensure accessibility for all learners
  • Social & Emotional Support – Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive interactions
  • Collaboration with Staff & Parents – Communicating effectively with teachers, ALNCOs, and families
  • Observation & Progress Monitoring – Tracking development and adjusting strategies accordingly
  • Behavior Management – Using positive reinforcement to support learning and well-being

Certification

  • I.C.T - Diploma
  • C.A.C.H.E certificate - distinction (childcare)
  • NVQ Level 2

City and guilds

Health and social care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Learning support assistant

Holton Primary school
02.2021 - Current

Healthcare support worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
07.2004 - 01.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - I.C.T

Barry College
09.2001 - 06.2003

Certificate of Higher Education - C.A.C.H.E

Barry college
09.2000 - 07.2001

GCSEs - Maths,English,Drama,Science,History

Bryn Hafren comprehensive school
09.1994 - 07.2000

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