Katie Hodgson
Lincolnshire,Horncastle
Summary
Compassionate individual with strong communication and organisational skills, capable of supporting classroom activities and fostering positive learning environments. Proficient in assisting with lesson planning and providing one-on-one support to students. Dedicated to enhancing student engagement and contributing to their academic and personal growth.
Dedicated teaching assistant in Primary School settings, focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organised supplies and environments. Thorough when planning and leading activities.
Skilled at creating engaging activities and fostering development. Successfully contributed to supporting student behaviour and learning outcomes through tailored support. Committed to nurturing positive classroom atmosphere, resulting in happier, more confident pupils.
Overview
30
30
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Work experience primary school teaching assistant
Wellspring Academy Trust
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
2024.10 - 2026.05
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
- Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
- Created visual aids for use during lessons that enhanced learner engagement and understanding of key concepts.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
Education
T-Level - Early Years Education and Childcare
Lincoln College
Lincoln 2024.09 - 2026.07
GCSEs - English language
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - French
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Mathematics
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Photography
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Physics
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Chemistry
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Biology
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Child Development
Banovallum School
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 2021.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- Classroom display and resource creation
- Active learning strategies implementation
- SEND knowledge and understanding
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Adaptable communication style
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Multicultural awareness
- Behaviour and classroom management
- Designated safeguarding lead knowledge
- Safeguarding procedure knowledge
- Critical observation
- Health and safety procedure knowledge and implementation
Affiliations
- Reading and writing
- Exercise
- Art
- Music
Accomplishments
Banovallum School Govenors' Award - November 2024
Timeline
Work experience primary school teaching assistant
Wellspring Academy Trust
2024.10 - 2026.05
T-Level - Early Years Education and Childcare
Lincoln College
2024.09 - 2026.07
GCSEs - English language
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - French
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Mathematics
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Photography
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Physics
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Chemistry
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Biology
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Child Development
Banovallum School
2021.09 - 2024.07