Laura Warwick
Heywood,Lancashire
Summary
A passionate and dedicated team player who can also work well alone. Possesses a diverse practical skill set to engage young people along with training in and experience practising emotional well-being initiatives. Takes on challenges with resourcefulness and positivity to deliver solution focused outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
Harwood Park Primary School
Heywood, Manchester
2022.09 - Current
- Behaviour observations for pupils referred for emotional dysregulation.
- Assess, plan, deliver and record emotional interventions and strategies through educational psychologist training.
- Set SMART targets and record progress through school systems.
- Offer SEND support for positive behaviour strategies and sensory needs.
- Offer alternative provision through Forest School and well-being sessions tailored to individual pupils facing barriers to learning.
- Keep pupil confidentiality and communicate information as necessary.
- Follow safeguarding procedures.
Instructor of Drama
Elms Bank
Whitefield, Borough of Bury
2016.05 - 2022.08
- Differentiated planning to suit a diverse range of needs.
- Devised engaging and meaningful schemes of work. Ensured pupils had opportunities for EHCP target outcomes to be practised within timetables.
- Attended EHCP meetings to share progression on outcomes and how these were being met.
- Managed and supported teaching assistants' CPD and workload.
- Researched and planed extra curricular activities for engagement and enrichment through the arts.
- Created a nurturing environment for pupils to express themselves, developing life skills and to thrive within the arts.
- Regular communication with parents and carers to ensure consistent approaches and foster positivity across home and school.
- Followed safeguarding policy and procedures.
Mental Health Support Worker
Cygnet Health Care
Bury, Borough of Bury
2015.09 - 2016.05
- Assisted service users by providing emotional and practical support.
- Enhanced mental health understanding for service users through psychoeducation.
- Provided daily living assistance, promoting independent behaviour.
- Supported individuals to improve their wellbeing with weekly goal-setting sessions.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere.
- Upheld strict confidentiality protocols ensuring respect for patient privacy.
Education
ITC Level 3 Forest School Leaders -
Steve Greaves Outdoors
Middleton, Manchester 2023.10 - 2024.07
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds 2012.09 - 2015.07
NVQ Level 3 - Teaching and Learning
National Schools Training
Bury, Borough of Bury 2018.05 - 2019.05
GCSEs - English Language/Literature
Heywood Community High School
Heywood, Manchester 2007.06 -
GCSEs - Maths
Heywood Community High School
Heywood, Manchester 2007.06 -
Skills
- Proactive engagement
- Basic first aid training
- Patience and resilience
- Interpersonal skills
- Special education needs experience
- Self-awareness promotion
- Attachment Theory and Adverse Childhood Experiences training
Timeline
ITC Level 3 Forest School Leaders -
Steve Greaves Outdoors
2023.10 - 2024.07
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
Harwood Park Primary School
2022.09 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Teaching and Learning
National Schools Training
2018.05 - 2019.05
Instructor of Drama
Elms Bank
2016.05 - 2022.08
Mental Health Support Worker
Cygnet Health Care
2015.09 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Leeds Metropolitan University
2012.09 - 2015.07
GCSEs - English Language/Literature
Heywood Community High School
2007.06 -
GCSEs - Maths
Heywood Community High School
2007.06 -