Kelly Kendall
Elham,Kent
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) assistance, specialising in SEN knowledge and in-class SEND support. Demonstrates clear communication, patience, and empathy to effectively manage behavioural challenges through positive reinforcement. Proven track record in retail operations with supervisory expertise, including recruitment, hiring practices, and staff management. Aims to leverage skills as a team player to enhance educational environments and support special needs students.
Motivated recent graduate committed to career in teaching. Dedicated to supporting positive, productive classroom environments that enhance student learning. Offers strong interpersonal and communication skills to quickly build rapport with students, teaching staff and parents.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Barham Primary School
Barham, Kent
02.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with teaching staff in organising school events, fostering community spirit.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
Cleaner
Elham primary School
Elham, Kent
09.2020 - 01.2025
- Cleaning Classrooms and communal areas within the school grounds
- Regularly topping up supplies within classrooms
- Cleaning all toilet areas
- Working inline with Covid procedures taking extra care to avoid any cross contamination
Teaching assistant
Elham Primary School
Elham, Kent
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
- Participated in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
- Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
Supervisor - catering
Caterlink
Elham, Kent
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Taking charge of the catering within a small primary school
- Managing orders, stock and finances
- Preparing the dinner hall
- Serving lunch to all children
- Cleaning down the hall after use , ensuring it is clean and ready for the afternoon
Assistant Manager
Costa Coffee
Folkestone, Kent
10.2007 - 07.2019
- Coordinated with management and team to ensure the smooth running of the store
- Assisted in recruitment process to build an effective workforce.
- Carried out regular stock takes of the store
- Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports
- Trained staff members inline with brand standards
- A Keyholder- Opening and closing the store
- Cashing up
- Serving customers
- Managing the set up and clean down of the store on a daily basis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies with Special Educational Needs
Canterbury Christchurch University
Canterbury, Kent 09.2022 -
Access Level 3 - People, Work and Society
The Open University
UK 09.2018 - 05.2019
NVQ Level 2 - Food and Drink Service
South Kent College
Folkestone, Kent 09.2006 - 05.2007
GCSEs -
The Folkestone School For Girls
Folkestone, Kent 09.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
- SEN knowledge
- Clear communication
- Special needs support
- Behavioural Management
- Positive reinforcement
- In-class SEND support
- Team player
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) assistance
- Patience and empathy
- Retail operations understanding
- Supervisory expertise
- Recruitment and hiring practices
- Staff management
Affiliations
- A busy Mother of three, loves to spend time with my husband and children , going on long dog walks in the countryside.
- Enjoys football and loves to watch her children play at weekends.
Accomplishments
Currently holds a Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies with Special Educational Needs and am on course to receive a BA Honours Degree , predicted at a 2.2/2.1 grade .
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Barham Primary School
02.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies with Special Educational Needs
Canterbury Christchurch University
09.2022 -
Teaching assistant
Elham Primary School
01.2022 - 07.2024
Cleaner
Elham primary School
09.2020 - 01.2025
Supervisor - catering
Caterlink
07.2019 - 07.2022
Access Level 3 - People, Work and Society
The Open University
09.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant Manager
Costa Coffee
10.2007 - 07.2019
NVQ Level 2 - Food and Drink Service
South Kent College
09.2006 - 05.2007
GCSEs -
The Folkestone School For Girls
09.2000 - 06.2005
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