laura McMillan
Holme on Spalding Moor,YORK
Summary
Dedicated passionate professional with a robust background in Health and Care Services. Delivered tailored support for individuals with complex needs, enhancing emotional well-being and fostering positive behaviour. Focused on implementing effective strategies that aid learning and personal development. I work well as a team having studied and trained with 11 + specialists for 22 years.
With a history of recognition for performance. Confident communicator with knack for problem-solving and collaboration. Proven track record in adapting to new challenges and learning quickly. New ideas to prevent frustration and mental health. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Ensuring compliance with safety standards. Dedicated to continuous improvement
I can communicate through BSL, PECs and Makaton.
Able to teach communication that is understandable and easier for complex needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Self employed/sole trader
Beans Laundry
01.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant Teacher in Special Educational Needs
Kingsmill School, Driffield
driffield, east yorkshire
04.2009 - 02.2022
- Implemented behaviour management techniques to create a safe and productive learning environment.
- Implemented tailored reward systems to promote positive behaviour, enhancing student engagement and motivation.
- Supported the emotional well-being of SEN students by being an approachable and understanding presence.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through structured group activities and peer interactions.
- Supported SEN pupils in completing in-class activities, fostering independence and confidence in their learning.
Accounts Manager
Minerva (UK) Ltd
Pocklington
01.2015 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Johnson's Dry Cleaners
Pocklington
01.2009 - 05.2014
Administration Assistant
Wolf Laboratories Ltd
Pocklington
01.2002 - 01.2005
Clerk/Admin/Accounts
'B' Division Fire Brigade Headquarters
Bransholme, Hull
01.2001 - 01.2002
Clerk/Admin/Accounts
'A' Division Headquarters
Hull
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Online/within school
Driffield01-2022
NVQ Level 2 - Customer SERVICE level 2 B.Tech EDEXCELEL
Intraining/Apprentiship programe
Pocklington, ERY01-2012
NOCN Level 2 award in progression (QCF) - upskill programme
york college
york01-2009
NVQ Level 1 - COMMUNICATION
Education Service for Hearing & Vision
HULL 01-2007
TRAINING PROGRAMME - ASCEND Autism Spectrum Conditionsenhancing Nurture and Development
Online ASCEND Autism Spectrum Conditionsenhancin
ONLINE 01-2020
TRAINING PROGRAME - COMMUNICATION
Picture Exchange Communication
ONLINE01-2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Access into Nursing Functional Skills
York College
York01-2009
First aid certificate - First Aid Basic course
pocklington
Pocklington, ERYDiploma of Higher Education - ADULT NUMERACY & LITERACY LEVEL 2
York College
YorkTRAINING - CARING AND UNDERSTANDING
Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviours
ONLINESkills
- Health and care services expertise
- Complex needs management
- Disability support
- Autism knowledge
- Learning difficulties support
- Mental health awareness
- Care system knowledge
- British Sign Language proficiency
- PECS implementation
- Applied behaviour analysis (ABA)
- Behaviour management techniques
- Emotional support strategies
- Family support
- Special education methods
- IEP development
- Staff mentoring
- Team collaboration skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Time management abilities
- Review meeting facilitation
- Sensitivity awareness
Custom Section
I am polite, reliable, an honest hard worker. I am keen to learn new and different skills. I am outgoing, enthusiastic and have a responsible, professional attitude towards my work., Enjoy music, Love to sing and play the saxophone and guitar, Enjoy art & woodwork, Spending time with family, 16, Daughter with disabilities, 14, Son, 7, Son
Volunteer Experience
- Teacher Assistant SEN / ABA Training
- Adult Cadet
- Youth Worker
- 1 to 1 Support worker for the disabled / mental health / direct payment
Languages
British Sign Language
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Self employed/sole trader
Beans Laundry
01.2020 - 01.2024
Accounts Manager
Minerva (UK) Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2020
Assistant Teacher in Special Educational Needs
Kingsmill School, Driffield
04.2009 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
Johnson's Dry Cleaners
01.2009 - 05.2014
Administration Assistant
Wolf Laboratories Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2005
Clerk/Admin/Accounts
'B' Division Fire Brigade Headquarters
01.2001 - 01.2002
Clerk/Admin/Accounts
'A' Division Headquarters
01.2001 - 01.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Online/within school
NVQ Level 2 - Customer SERVICE level 2 B.Tech EDEXCELEL
Intraining/Apprentiship programe
NOCN Level 2 award in progression (QCF) - upskill programme
york college
NVQ Level 1 - COMMUNICATION
Education Service for Hearing & Vision
TRAINING PROGRAMME - ASCEND Autism Spectrum Conditionsenhancing Nurture and Development
Online ASCEND Autism Spectrum Conditionsenhancin
TRAINING PROGRAME - COMMUNICATION
Picture Exchange Communication
Diploma of Higher Education - Access into Nursing Functional Skills
York College
First aid certificate - First Aid Basic course
pocklington
Diploma of Higher Education - ADULT NUMERACY & LITERACY LEVEL 2
York College
TRAINING - CARING AND UNDERSTANDING
Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviours