Leah Telford
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
I am a Compassionate individual with desire to work with disabled, mentally and behaviour challenged children and adults. Focusing on promoting independence and the right to an education, watching peers grow and develop further. Whilst helping their journey, adapting and and building relationships to guide them onto their next step. Dedicated to have a great team and working together to meet the needs of the job and peers. Passionate to learn and develop new skills, including training sessions to help further my own journey.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Seashell Trust
2023.10 - Current
- Offered emotional support during challenging situations whilst respecting student's personal space and emotions.
- Assisted in creating individualised education plans to cater to each student's unique needs.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each pupil's progress, attendance, medical information and behavioural patterns. Using resources such as: Riding the wave and Behaviour watch,
- Assisted in managing classroom behaviour by implementing effective discipline strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Participated in professional development training sessions to stay updated within my job
- Flexibility, joining together with different classes
- helping with staffing an organising
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Lancasterian school
Didsbury, Manchester
2021.10 - 2023.09
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning. For example: making sure each individual student is supported and has the right resources adapted to them and their education, including leading a small group or on a 1:1 bases. As well as making sure the children are safe and promoting their independence. Also record and monitor the pupils progress and education through a programme called Evidence for Learning.
- Supporting teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action. Including talking to the appropriate adult/team, using documentation’s such as CPOMS and Iris.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues. Making sure the children have the right regulation strategies, whether that include self regulation or extra support.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including a variety of ASD and PMLD- including personal and medical care for students as required.
- Created classroom environment appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Helping Teachers with a team and planning learning strategies, activities and materials to reflect needs of individual students. Regularly updating one page profiles and behaviour intervention plans.
- Formative training and development requirements at individual, team and organisational level. Such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Safe-Guarding (Educare), Manual Handling Etc. Including having self awareness and monthly meetings to reflect on personal development and targets.
Hair Stylist Assistant
Pampers
Gatley , Greater Manchester
2014.09 - 2017.07
- Assisted cash registers, ensuring correct funds and change ahead of salon opening.
- Managed customer bookings, ensuring accurate and detailed appointment records were maintained and communicated.
- Ensured customers were greeted warmly, providing attentive care to enhance salon experiences, including refreshments and appropriate conversation.
- Used various styling tools, straightening irons and curling wands to assist hair stylist.
- Washing clients hair and giving them a friendly and positive experience at the back wash. Including toning clients hair to a professional standard.
- Cleaned and sterilised tools and equipment used in hairstyling services.
Education
GCSEs -
Newall Green High School
Manchester 09/2010 - 07/2015
Diploma of Higher Education -
Manchester College
Manchester 09/2015 - 07/2017
Bachelor of Arts - Hair and Makeup Design
Southampton Solent University
Southampton 09/2017 - 05/2020
level 3 - Autism
Seashell Trust
Manchester 11/2024 - 07/2025
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Teambuilding
- Problem-Solving
- Inclusive
- Special needs education
- Maintaining Students and environment safety
- Relationship building
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Seashell Trust
2023.10 - Current
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Lancasterian school
2021.10 - 2023.09
Hair Stylist Assistant
Pampers
2014.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs -
Newall Green High School
09/2010 - 07/2015
Diploma of Higher Education -
Manchester College
09/2015 - 07/2017
Bachelor of Arts - Hair and Makeup Design
Southampton Solent University
09/2017 - 05/2020
level 3 - Autism
Seashell Trust
11/2024 - 07/2025