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
2018.09 - 2026.07

· 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
2022.10 - 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
2016.06 - 2021.01

· 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
1995.09 - 2001.08

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
1994.08 - 1995.08

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
1992.09 - 1994.08

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
2018.01 - 2020.01

Law Society Finals - Solicitors examinations

University of West England
Bristol
1990.01 - 1991.01

Masters of Law - BCL

Merton College, Oxford University
Oxford
1989.01 - 1990.01

A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology and Maths

Cardiff High School
Wales
1979.01 - 1986.01

Bachelor of Law - LLB

University of West England
Bristol
1986.01 - 1989.01

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
2022.10 - Current

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Wimbledon
2018.09 - 2026.07

Level 3 Specialist Diploma - Teaching & Learning

South Thames College
2018.01 - 2020.01

Librarian and administrative officer

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Wimbledon
2016.06 - 2021.01

Solicitor

HarperCollins Publishers Limited, London
1995.09 - 2001.08

Solicitor

Parallel Media Group Plc, London
1994.08 - 1995.08

Trainee solicitor

Denton Hall Solicitors (now Dentons), London
1992.09 - 1994.08

Law Society Finals - Solicitors examinations

University of West England
1990.01 - 1991.01

Masters of Law - BCL

Merton College, Oxford University
1989.01 - 1990.01

Bachelor of Law - LLB

University of West England
1986.01 - 1989.01

A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology and Maths

Cardiff High School
1979.01 - 1986.01
Kim Dawe