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Kim Alvis

London,England

Summary

I am a very active individual who enjoys taking part in a whole range of different sporting activities. I enjoy working with children and have excellent customer service, leadership experience.

A strong candidate with background in supporting learning in primary school and college settings. Knowledgeable about fostering positive learning environments and engaging students in educational activities. Ready to use and develop communication, organisational, and teamwork skills in any role.

Dedicated individual with caring nature and strong communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, senior staff and external persons.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

Teaching assistant in primary school

St Mary's C of E Primary School
Hackney, London
06.2015 - 08.2025

Support for pupil

  • Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, insuring their safety and access to learning activities.
  • Assess with the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans and personal care.
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Deliver pastoral learning support.
  • work with small groups of children and take responsibility for their learning.
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
  • Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
  • Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.

Support for the teacher

  • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils work.
  • Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
  • Assist with the planning of learning activities and marking.
  • Promote pupils good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incident in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
  • Support home to school/community links.
  • Administer routine test and invigilate exams and undertake routine markings of pupils work.
  • Provide clerical/admin, support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.
  • Work within an agreed system of supervision with small groups of children and take responsibility for their learning.
  • Work in partnership with the teacher to support the school's induction programme. This may include contributing in parents evenings as appropriate.
  • Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.


Support for the curriculum and the school

  • Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils responses.
  • Undertake programmes and national learning strategies e.g. English, Maths, early years and record achievements and progress and feedback to the teacher.
  • Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupil's competence and independence in its use.
  • Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources as required to meet the lesson plan/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
  • Promote equal opportunities at all times.
  • Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
  • Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and date protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
  • Leading and organising lunch time staff, under the direction of senior staff to ensure safe, organised and orderly lunchtime experience for all pupils.
  • Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead and advise and support others.

Learning support assistant

Grazebrook Primary School
Hackney, London
09.2005 - 06.2015
  • Supporting pupils including those with special needs.
  • Dealing with minor incidents, the health and hygiene of the children where necessary.
  • Set challenging and demanding expectation and promote independence.
  • Under the direction of the inclusion leader, run specific interventions to help close the gap between pupils and their peers.
  • Complying with policies and procedures relating to data protection, health and safety and security.
  • Assisting with individual education/behaviour plan and personal care programmes.
  • Monitoring pupils responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievements/progress as directed.
  • Providing details and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievements, progress, problems etc.

Play worker

The Bath House Commmunity Centre
Hackney, London
12.2000 - 06.2005
  • Supervising children in group activities as well as organising sports sessions.
  • Created fun, educational games for improved cognitive development in children.
  • Organised daily activities schedule to provide structured routine for children.
  • Tailored activities to individual needs, ensuring inclusive participation from all members of the group.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent communication regarding child's progress and behaviour.
  • Managed challenging behaviour effectively, fostering a supportive atmosphere within the playgroup setting.
  • Coordinated special events like holiday parties to create celebratory moments for both kids and their families.

Duty supervisor

Marks and Spencers
Moorgate, London
10.1993 - 10.2000
  • Taking Charge of my department.
  • Dealing with customers issues e.g. Refunds, complaints, exchanges.
  • Taking charge of cashing up floor tills at the end of the night.
  • Organising staffing throughout the day.
  • Delegating tasks and duties to staff.
  • stock taking.
  • Dealing with incoming deliveries and promotions.
  • Taking direction from more senior staff.
  • Dealing with sales and discounted products.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards, resulting in positive customer feedback.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations strictly.
  • Conducted training sessions for new employees, enhancing team competence.

  • Met sales targets consistently by motivating the team towards achieving common goals.

Instructor in sport (part-time)

Sir George Monoux College
Walthamforest, London
09.1998 - 07.2000
  • Working alongside the sports/PE teacher with groups students.
  • Teaching the student the correct and safe way to use weights/machines and all other gym equipment.
  • Keeping the gym clean and tidy.
  • Developed effective training programmes for improved physical fitness.
  • Ensured equipment safety checks, reduced risk of injury during sessions.
  • Support the student in preparation for their upcoming exams.
  • Motivated students towards healthy lifestyle choices by incorporating fun into exercise regimes.
  • Fostered a safe and inclusive environment, ensured equal participation from all students.
  • Assessed individual progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Level3 National Award For Special Needs Assistant

NCFE
Hackney
07/2002 - 07/2003

GCSEs - Design

Cordwainers College
Hackney

Diploma In Office Procedures

RSA
Hackney

Certificate in Number Sense - a Year 3 Maths intervention

Hackney Learning Trust
Hackney, London

An Introduction To Parent Mentoring

Claudia Jones Organisation
Hackney, London

The Picture Exchange Communication System

PECS
London
09/2003 - 09/2003

The Travel Services Course

The Community College
Hackney

Skills

  • Organised
  • Excellent communication
  • Punctual
  • Team worker
  • Honest and Trustworthy
  • Reliable
  • Strong empathy
  • Art and craft facilitating
  • Aid in exam preparation
  • Learning disabilities knowledge
  • Phonics knowledge
  • Autism spectrum disorder understanding
  • SEN understanding
  • Special educational needs coordination
  • Active learning strategies implementation
  • Homework and coursework monitoring
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leader
  • Organiser

Timeline

Teaching assistant in primary school

St Mary's C of E Primary School
06.2015 - 08.2025

Learning support assistant

Grazebrook Primary School
09.2005 - 06.2015

Play worker

The Bath House Commmunity Centre
12.2000 - 06.2005

Instructor in sport (part-time)

Sir George Monoux College
09.1998 - 07.2000

Duty supervisor

Marks and Spencers
10.1993 - 10.2000

NVQ Level 3 - Level3 National Award For Special Needs Assistant

NCFE
07/2002 - 07/2003

GCSEs - Design

Cordwainers College

Diploma In Office Procedures

RSA

Certificate in Number Sense - a Year 3 Maths intervention

Hackney Learning Trust

An Introduction To Parent Mentoring

Claudia Jones Organisation

The Picture Exchange Communication System

PECS
09/2003 - 09/2003

The Travel Services Course

The Community College
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