Kayleigh Abdalla

I started my journey with Houghton Regis Primary School by volunteering for 2 days a week which was closely followed by being employed part time as a 1:1 with a year 1 child with ADHD, global delay and Autism.

My duties were;

• Working with the class teacher to provide the child with the necessary activities to help development.
• To support the child during their school day in all areas.
• To help transition the child into another school.
• Adapting the work to meet their needs.
• Assisted in the development of IEPs for better student outcomes.
• Ensuring they had brain breaks.
• Collaborated closely with teachers to develop personalised learning plans for students.
• Observed student behaviours and reported observations to relevant staff aiding early intervention efforts.

This led to being a full time Teaching Assistant within KS1. My duties included;

• Working alongside the class teacher and other members of staff to support their daily duties / expectations.
• Forming relationships with children and their parents/carers which significantly improved my communication skills.
• Carrying out interventions, these were identified by myself and members of staff that I worked with, I would need to regularly use my initiative to adapt learning or create scaffold resources to support pupil progress towards an objective.
• Leading small groups, this also includes timetabling / scheduling of specific activities as well as other members of staff.
• Being in charge of my own phonics group - planning and preparing resources, monitoring progress and recording necessary data on our school's assessment system.
• Helping out other areas of the school if and when needed.
• Following instructions which could be given by teachers and members of leadership, these were usually to enhance my role as the expectations of my duties increased.
• Using my own initiation to create intervention activities / resources, create timetables, support other TAs and new members of staff to the school leading by example.
• Listening to readers individually or as a group.
• Taking part in school discos, fetes and trips.
• Attending and completing training courses.
• Displays.

In September 2021 I was promoted to Higher Level Teaching Assistant. My duties included;

• Covering leadership and PPA time which required effective communication from myself and all members of staff to ensure the efficiency of cover and timetable implementations.
• Following, as well as adapting where necessary, planning to be able to deliver good quality lessons.
• Constructing my own lesson plans based on my knowledge of the curriculum expectations and pupil knowledge of abilities and prior learning.
• Covering staff sickness/shortages at short notice showing my ability to be flexible and adaptability.
• Prepared teaching resources and materials for effective lessons.
• Making positive working relationships with the children in all the different classes as well as the members of staff associated with such classes.
• Contributed towards assessment marking; reducing workload for class teachers.
• Forming relationships with parents/carers in order to communicate effectively regarding behaviour, pupil progress and general news and information for the school.
• Implemented special education strategies, ensuring equal access to curriculum for SEN pupils.
• Liaising with the class teachers to inform them of progression, including discussions about data and interventions, lesson sequencing, marking, feedback and assessment information.
• Working as a team.
• Assisted in monitoring student attendance, contributing towards punctuality within the school community.
• Being flexible.
• Facilitated small group sessions; aiding peer interaction and cooperative learning experiences.
• Completing and attending CPD training, this is to enhance my expected duties as well as adding to them.
• Attended parent-teacher meetings providing additional insight into individual pupil performance.
• Helped organise extracurricular activities enhancing student enrichment outside the classroom setting.
• Reinforced positive behaviour with consistent classroom management techniques.
• Collaborated with teachers to plan and coordinate lesson activities, enhancing curriculum delivery.
• Offered homework assistance leading to increased understanding and completion rates among students.
• Provided pastoral care to students, fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
• Enhanced pupil engagement by developing and implementing interactive lesson plans.
• Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
• Aided in the development of Individual Education Plans for SEN children, improving personalised support.
• Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
• Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
• Working with children who have a EHCP, adapting work for them if needed and using my prior knowledge of additional needs to implement developmental strategies,
• Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
• Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
• Using and being familiar with relevant software like word, PowerPoint, excel, SIMS, CPOMS.
• Ensuring accurate data and record keeping is up to date.

Throughout my years at Houghton Regis Primary School, I have always maintained my role as a first aider, attending regular training and treating children with various first aid needs from grazed knees and sore tummies. This was then advanced to become a more specialised first aider within the school in order for me to be a named person for a child with diabetes, as well as being trained and signed off with a child with a feeding tube. I also have regular safeguarding training and always ensure all policies are followed, this has also covered key information / training points for PREVENT, FGM and GDPR.

My main duties included;

• Coordinated nap times and meal breaks to maintain structured daily routines.
• Monitored children's progress, ensuring developmental milestones were met.
• Provided emotional support to distressed children, promoting well-being.
• Created detailed reports on each child's progress which enhanced parental engagement.
• Implemented fun, educational games for improved cognitive development.
• Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations for a high-standard nursery environment.
• Ensured adequate supply of teaching materials by regularly reviewing inventory levels.
• Followed strict hygiene procedures to prevent spread of illness amongst children.
• Improved children's language skills by implementing creative storytelling sessions.
• Assisted in maintaining nursery cleanliness to ensure child safety and health.
• Fostered positive environment for children's growth with engaging learning activities.
• Managed challenging behaviour effectively, maintaining peaceful atmosphere in the nursery.
• Administered first aid as needed, ensuring immediate care during emergencies.
• Built strong rapport with parents, enhancing communication lines regarding their child's progress.
• Enhanced teamwork amongst staff by coordinating collaborative projects and tasks.
• Observed, planned and evaluated child development to EYFS learning standards.
• Prioritised safety and wellbeing of children by monitoring safety, cleanliness and manners at all times.
• Optimised speech development, communicating information to children through play.
• Created an inclusive learning environment by constantly promoting best practices in SEN teaching.
• Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
• Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
• Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
• Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
• Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
• Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
• Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
• Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
• Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
• Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
• Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
• Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
• Transported children to and from school in line with set schedule.
• Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.

My main duties included;

• Working in the cash office to monitor store intake from tills and counters, this needed to align with the cash register details as well as store calculation via the financial systems. I had to regularly monitor this, ensuring that my mathematical understanding with meticulously implemented.
• Ensuring the shop is legal by 10am every day - this included 'a walk around' to ensure product pricing matched the systems pricing, guaranteeing every item had a ticket and being prepared for inspections from outside agencies.
• Ordering resources and equipment for every department, this would be entered onto the system for ordering and cost management weekly. I had to adhere to strict budget guidelines between a range of departments.
• Answering telephones and dealing with enquires which development my customer relation skills and confidence to problem solve, helping me to use my initiative when dealing with difficult customers or suppliers.
• It was recognised that I was adaptable and therefore would, when necessary, be asked to support other departments.
• Work as a team, develop effective and positive working relationships across the store.
• Being in charge of the ATMs, dealing with faults and working with Loomis to fill the machines up with money.
• Dealing with customers' enquiries and complaints either face to face, on the telephone and via email.
• Following instructions.
• Being flexible to adapt hours, cover staff absences and take on the responsibilities of others if they were absent.
• Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports for upper management review.
• Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
• Performed bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and expense tracking.
• Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
• Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.

My main duties included;

• Implemented fun, educational games for improved cognitive development.
• Coordinated nap times and meal breaks to maintain a structured daily routine.
• Monitored children's progress, ensuring developmental milestones were met.
• Improved children's language skills by implementing creative storytelling sessions.
• Fostered positive environment for children's growth with engaging learning activities.
• Administered first aid as needed, ensuring immediate care during emergencies.
• Assisted in maintaining nursery cleanliness to ensure child safety and health.
• Managed challenging behaviour effectively, maintaining peaceful atmosphere in the nursery.
• Followed strict hygiene procedures to prevent spread of illness amongst children.
• Provided emotional support to distressed children, promoting well-being.
• Created detailed reports on each child's progress which enhanced parental engagement.
• Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations for a high-standard nursery environment.
• Created an inclusive learning environment by constantly promoting best practices in SEN teaching.
• Optimised speech development, communicating information to children through play.
• Observed, planned and evaluated child development to EYFS learning standards.
• Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
• Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
• Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
• Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
• Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.

My main duties included;

• Enhanced children's learning experience by implementing creative play and interactive activities.
• Created engaging learning resources for use within the setting.
• Managed team of staff to ensure effective running of the room.
• Provided support and guidance to less experienced members of staff.
• Interacted positively with children at all times, fostering trust and respect.
• Coordinated with other Room Leaders to share best practices and strategies.
• Led daily routines, ensuring smooth transitions between activities for minimal disruption.
• Promoted an inclusive atmosphere where every child felt valued and accepted.
• Dealt effectively with behavioural issues, resulting in a harmonious environment.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents for improved communication and understanding.
• Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings, updating on child's progress and any concerns.
• Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions.
• Promoted compliance with EYFS curriculum requirements and integration of British values in learning and play.
• Ensured child records were consistently up-to-date, accessible to nursery team and maintained to high standard.

My main duties included;

• Built rapport with frequent shoppers to foster loyal customer base.
• Handled queries regarding products, providing detailed information as necessary.
• Promoted sales and special promotions to increase store revenue.
• Managed stock levels on shop floor for continuous product availability.
• Upheld company policies whilst dealing with returns and exchanges.
• Coordinated closely with management on shop floor layouts and visual merchandising.
• Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
• Collaborated effectively with team members during busy periods.
• Directed customers towards fitting rooms when needed for convenient try-on experience.
• Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience.
• Updated window displays regularly for fresh store appeal.
• Facilitated smooth checkouts with efficient bagging and wrapping practices.
• Greeted every customer warmly, promoting friendly atmosphere.
• Communicated effectively with suppliers on delivery schedules, ensuring timely replenishments.
• Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.
• Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.
• Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
• Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.
• Maintained impeccably high standards store presentation and hygiene through cleaning.
• Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Received and processed product returns.
• Supervised junior staff activities and kept shop operational.