Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
REFERENCES
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
GAP YEARS
Timeline
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Kim Dawe

Wimbledon

Summary

A highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in communication, listening, and organisational skills. Demonstrates patience, empathy, and adaptability. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with a detailed understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and GDPR. Capable of working independently while fostering positive team relationships.

Overview

1
1
Certification
14
14
years of post-secondary education
34
34
years of professional experience

Work history

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Wimbledon
Wimbledon
09.2018 - 07.2026

· Assisting class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.

· Planning and delivering 1:1 and small group teaching sessions.

· Independently delivering lessons to whole classes when covering teacher's absence.

· Adapting learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with a range of abilities.

· Providing targeted intervention to support progress in, reading, phonics, English and mathematics.

· Assessing pupils' understanding and providing feedback to teachers to inform planning.

· Helping to create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.

· Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching strategies to maximise learning outcomes.

· Building positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence, engagement and academic progress.

· Supporting pupils with additional learning needs to access the curriculum.

· Setting targets and reviewing IEPs in collaboration with the class teacher and SENDCo.

· Encouraging pupil confidence, independence and positive behaviour.

· Assisting with classroom organisation, preparation of learning resources and displays.

· Working collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals to maintain positive relationship and support pupil development.

· Working in a non-discriminatory way, being aware of differences and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn, develop and reach their potential.

· Supporting and caring for the emotional and physical needs of all pupils.

· Following school safeguarding and child protection procedures, remaining vigilant to pupils' welfare and reporting concerns appropriately.

After-School Club Assistant/Manager

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Wimbledon
Wimbledon
10.2022 - Current

· Supporting the day-to-day running of a busy after-school club for primary-aged children.

· Ensuring the safety, wellbeing and supervision of children in line with safeguarding procedures.

· Building positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.

· Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting an inclusive, welcoming environment including adaptations for children with SEND.

· During the Manager's absence, covering the role of Club Manager, overseeing the smooth running of the club.

· Supervising and supporting staff, delegating tasks where required.

· Liaising with parents and school staff to ensure effective communication.

· Ensuring club policies, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures were followed at all times.

· Resolving day-to-day issues calmly and maintaining high standards of care and organisation.

Librarian and administrative officer

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Wimbledon
Wimbledon
06.2016 - 01.2021

· Managed the day-to-day running of the school library, ensuring resources were organised, accessible and well maintained.

· Promoted reading for pleasure by supporting pupils in selecting books appropriate to their age and ability.

· Maintained library records, including issuing and returning books and updating the library management system.

· Provided administrative support to the school office, including answering telephone and email enquiries, and producing letters, reports and other school documentation using Microsoft Office.

· Maintained accurate pupil records and updated school databases.

· Assisted with attendance monitoring, admissions paperwork and general office administration.

· Welcomed parents, visitors and contractors, providing a professional first point of contact.

· Handled confidential information in accordance with GDPR and school policies.

Solicitor

HarperCollins Publishers Limited, London
London
09.1995 - 08.2001

Advised on publishing, copyright and commercial matters, drafting and negotiating agreements while providing practical legal support to editorial, marketing and business teams.

Solicitor

Parallel Media Group Plc, London
London
08.1994 - 08.1995

Provided legal advice and commercial support within a sports management company, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing legal risk, and advising clients on a range of contractual and business matters.

Trainee solicitor

Denton Hall Solicitors (now Dentons), London
London
09.1992 - 08.1994

Completed a training contract, gaining experience across multiple areas of law while developing strong legal research, drafting, case management and client communication skills.

Education

Level 3 Specialist Diploma - Teaching & Learning

South Thames College
Wandsworth
01.2018 - 01.2020

Law Society Finals - Solicitors examinations

University of West England
Bristol
01.1990 - 01.1991

Masters of Law - BCL

Merton College, Oxford University
Oxford
01.1989 - 01.1990

A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology and Maths

Cardiff High School
Wales
01.1979 - 01.1986

Bachelor of Law - LLB

University of West England
Bristol
01.1986 - 01.1989

Skills

  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Patience and empathy
  • Adaptive to changing environments
  • Time management
  • Behaviour management
  • Team collaboration
  • Organisational skills
  • Safeguarding, confidentiality and GDPR knowledge
  • Process and systems proficiency

Certification

  • Solicitor, England and Wales (Admitted September 1994)
  • Teaching Assistant, Level 3 Specialist Diploma in Teaching and Learning (2019)
  • Paediatric First Aid Certificate 2025, Fire Safety Certificate 2025

REFERENCES

References available on request.

HOBBIES AND INTEREST

Dog walking, swimming, book club, cinema and theatre.

GAP YEARS

  • Homemaker (3 children/assisted spouse in setting up/running law firm), 2004-2016
  • Relocated to Dubai, 2001-2004
  • Tall Ships Expedition (Caribbean/transatlantic), 1991-1992

Timeline

After-School Club Assistant/Manager

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Wimbledon
10.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Wimbledon
09.2018 - 07.2026

Level 3 Specialist Diploma - Teaching & Learning

South Thames College
01.2018 - 01.2020

Librarian and administrative officer

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Wimbledon
06.2016 - 01.2021

Solicitor

HarperCollins Publishers Limited, London
09.1995 - 08.2001

Solicitor

Parallel Media Group Plc, London
08.1994 - 08.1995

Trainee solicitor

Denton Hall Solicitors (now Dentons), London
09.1992 - 08.1994

Law Society Finals - Solicitors examinations

University of West England
01.1990 - 01.1991

Masters of Law - BCL

Merton College, Oxford University
01.1989 - 01.1990

Bachelor of Law - LLB

University of West England
01.1986 - 01.1989

A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology and Maths

Cardiff High School
01.1979 - 01.1986
Kim Dawe