LEANNE BRACK
Northampton
Summary
Accomplished education professional with expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, and the implementation of innovative teaching tools to enhance learning outcomes. Proficient in literacy programme development, inclusive education programme design, and individual education plan creation, with a strong focus on student assessment and progress tracking. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, team management, and organisational skills, fostering improved school environments and student relationships. Skilled in educational technology and ICT literacy, with a proven track record of designing peer mentoring programmes to support both students and staff. Committed to driving excellence in education through the integration of modern methodologies and tools.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching Assistant (SEND/General)
Upton Meadows Primary School
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2024.04 - 2026.04
- Provide tailored support for three pupils with diverse and complex learning needs, promoting an inclusive classroom environment.
- Adapt Mathematics, English, and writing lessons by differentiating materials and instructional methods to accommodate individual abilities, utilising visual aids, picture cards, and Makaton signing as appropriate.
- Deliver targeted one-to-one and small group support to enhance both academic achievement and social development.
- Monitor, document, and report on student progress while contributing to the creation and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Leverage Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, OneNote, Word, PowerPoint) for efficient lesson planning, resource development, and effective communication.
- Collaborate closely with class teachers, SENCO, external specialists, and families to implement personalised support strategies and interventions.
- Supported all KS2 year groups, partnering with class teachers to maintain consistency and high standards of instruction across the key stage.
- Assisted in facilitating whole-class lessons, ensuring active engagement and comprehensive support for all students.
SEN TA in a specialist Unit within a mainstream school
Castle Academy
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2022.10 - 2024.04
- Outline Working for a SEN school, responsible for promoting the learning and personal development of SEN pupils, enabling each individual to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
- Provide guidance, educational and emotional support to students with learning or behavioural difficulties and special needs.
- Ensure each pupil can access the full range of learning experiences, including providing modified learning.
- Assist each pupil to learn effectively including clarifying and explaining instructions, and motivating, reassuring.
- Monitor individual pupil responses to learning activities and modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the.
- Attend planning meetings with SENCO to develop and assist in the delivery of individual student learning programmes while promoting learning, behaviour and communication skills.
- Managed SEN and medical administration, including medication, First Aid, and record-keeping.
- Assisted in coordinating and evaluating interventions using EduKey software and ensured compliance with SEN and Inclusion Policy.
- Designed and implemented visual flash cards which increased literacy and numeracy test scores by over 40%.
- Contributed to significant improvements in the extremely challenging behaviour of two students, which was recognised commended by the Headteacher.
- Delivered tailored speech and language sessions to a group of 4 pupils, resulting in a significant increase in their communication skills.
Temporary/Bank position to support school leavers
Caring Kindergartens
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2022.04 - 2022.10
- Outline Working with the Nursery Nurse Practitioner helping to develop daily plans and schedules and suggesting activities for the children to ensure their wellbeing and personal development.
- Assisting in the children's group of 3-4-and 5-year olds with differing schedules and shift patterns.
- Reviewing all schedules and activities and updating based on child's engagement with material.
- Ensuring the personal development of all children and identifying any problems or concerns.
- Being promoted from the 3-4-year-old group to the 5-year-old group through solid work ethic.
Temporary/Maternity Cover in Pre-School Room Leader
TUDOR MANOR DAY NURSERY
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2020.11 - 2022.08
- Outline Working with the nursery group at the nursery School, ensure the safety, wellbeing and educational needs of a group of 30 children between the ages of 3-4 within a school environment.
- Maintaining clean, tidy and child-friendly environment for both children and colleagues.
- Ensuring the nutritional needs of all children are met for meals, snacks and drinks.
- Managing and teaching important life skills including personal and food hygiene and social skills.
- Updating parents and guardians on their child's development through progress reports.
- Creating an engaging and stimulating environment for the children to interest them in learning.
- Implementing and understanding the EYFS and SEND frameworks and drafting of relevant plans.
- Successfully implemented a new Nursery Buddy system so each child has a friend and playmate.
- Creating a 'How Are You?' sheet to encourage the children to access their emotions.
- Receiving positive feedback from 5 sets of parents on their children's numerical knowledge.
- Previous nursery class went into Reception with 50% already being able to read third reading band.
Temporary position until SEN child received a placement in a SEN School
Earl Spencer Primary School
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Outline Worked for a mainstream primary school, responsible for supporting individual special needs students and the class teacher with day-to-day teaching and learning.
- Assisted the class teacher to design and deliver a variety of educational programs including physical and creative activities.
- Conducted learning activities with small groups of children and on a one-to-one basis.
- Developed additional educational techniques to ensure SEN pupils remain engaged and challenged.
- Utilised approved techniques to redirect and manage challenging behaviour.
- Supported distressed students to calm and control potentially challenging situations.
- Reinforced positive student behaviour to encourage change.
- Provided emergency first aid when required.
- Assisted the class teacher to conduct a variety of assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Developed new research-based teaching strategies which raised SEN student engagement by 25%.
- Mentored three SEN pupils who were historically displaying challenging behaviours.
- This resulted in a 45% reduction of incidents over one academic year.
Room Senior Practitioner
WELLINGBOROUGH DAY NURSERY
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
2013.01 - 2020.10
- Outline Supporting the Nursery Nurses across three different age groups from 0-5, ensuring the children's wellbeing and assisting in the preparation and delivery of play and classroom activities.
- Leading and supervising staff: Delegate tasks, provide guidance and support to other nursery staff, including training and performance reviews.
- Maintaining accurate records: Complete necessary paperwork, including daily logs, incident reports, and child development records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Looking after children across three different age groups of 0-1, 2-3 and 4-5 ensuring their care.
- Supporting the Nursery Nurse in developing teaching plans and preparing classroom activities.
- Laying out classrooms and activities and clearing them up at the end of each working day.
- Looking after small groups of children under the direction and request of the Nursery Nurse.
- Understanding children with SEND requirements, and working with children with ASD.
- Working within the EYFS frameworks, understanding the requirements of each age group.
- Providing 1-2-1 support on particular shifts to children with ASD, facilitating their learning.
- Assisting the younger children with their toileting and personal hygiene and safety requirements.
- Carrying out nappy changing, baby feeding and essential child care for extremely young children.
- Coordinating soft and wet play, outdoor and indoor activities and materials for craft play.
- Being personally selected to have sole supervision of children at start and end of nursery shifts.
- Developing a reading group initiative to 100% positive feedback from children, parents and staff.
- Suggesting a 'nursery day initiative for prospective children that increased attendance by 25%.
- Performed risk assessments, mitigated potential hazards effectively.
- Provided expert advice to junior practitioners for skill development.
- Liaised with external agencies, fostering collaborative relationships.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulations, ensured compliance at all times.
- Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualised care.
Supply Teaching Assistant
Teaching Personnel
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2011.08 - 2012.12
- Conformed to the balanced curriculum and lesson plans directed by the head teacher.
- Taught pupils at short notice by recognising outcomes and course assessments.
- Promoted students' academic progress and wellbeing through personal guidance, parental involvement, and professional consultations with social workers.
- Aided children's physical needs including toileting and feeding, promoting welfare standards within the school setting.
- Embodied institutional values by taking precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assumed responsibility for supervising scholars in out-of-class settings, including in hallways and lunch areas and during field trips.
- Forged and preserved cooperative relationship with kids and guardians based on trust, understanding, and respect for culturally diverse communities in which they identify.
- Displayed commitment and dedication to positive behaviour conduct to prevent rebellious actions.
- Carried out creative art activities which elevated pupil involvement by 60%.
- Minimised instances of bad behaviour by 85% as a result of disciplining disruptive students and calming down class to continue lessons without further interruption.
- Adopted temporary sports coaching roles which raised participation by 42%, regarding after-school.
Voluntary nursery assistant
Harestreet Primary School
Harlow, Essex
2002.02 - 2007.04
- Prepared age-appropriate teaching materials aiding effective lesson delivery.
- Observed children's behaviours, providing important insights into their development stages.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents for better understanding of child's needs.
- Supported teachers with daily routines for smoother classroom operation.
Education
BA (Honours) - Childhood and Youth Studies
The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIKDiploma of Higher Education - Open degree
The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIKCertificate of Higher Education - Information Technology & Computing
The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIKCertificate of Higher Education - Business Studies
The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIKNCFE CACHE Level 3 Award - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Local Government Shared Services
Child Day Care Diploma -
Stonebridge Community College
Level 2 - Information Technology
Harlow ITEC Centre
Harlow, EssexStewards Secondary School - Maths, English lit & Lang, Music, Child Development, Science
Master of Arts - Childhood and Youth
The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIKSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher Training and Development
- Implementation of innovative teaching tools
- Team management
- Leadership
- Organisation
- Literacy Program Development
- Student assessment and progress tracking
- Inclusive Education Program Design
- Peer Mentoring Program Implementation
- Improvement of school environment and student relationships
- Educational technology proficiency
- Individual education plan development
- ICT literate
Volunteer Experience
Hare street Primary School, Voluntary Nursery Assistant, 2002-09, 2007-04, Outline Coordinating three children's groups of up to 30 children from infants to five-year olds, teaching manners, social skills and ensuring their emotional wellbeing at all times., Key Responsibilities, 5 years., curriculum.
Hobbies and Interests
Making cards & Crocheting, Reading books, Gaming and solving puzzles, Playing music
Custom Section
- 2017-01-01, 2018-12-31, Relocation but I was studying for my Master's Degree as well as volunteering as a student liaison officer with the open university.
- 2007-01-01, 2013-12-31, Career break to raise my family, but also studying for a BA Honours and I have also gained other qualifications in this time.
Custom
- Managing different child age requirements when monitoring children aged 1-2, 3-4 and Arranging daily schedules of activities and learning for the children in line with the Creating an orderly nursery to ensure a safe and secure environment for the children.
- Key Achievements
- Coordinating a monthly Meet The Pets, where children interact and engage with various animals.
- Being personally commended by 4 parents on their child's enjoyment and wellbeing at the nursery.
- 2017-01-01, 2018-12-31, Relocation but I was studying for my Master's Degree as well as volunteering as a student liaison officer with the open university.
- 2007-01-01, 2013-12-31, Career break to raise my family, but also studying for a BA Honours and I have also gained other qualifications in this time.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant (SEND/General)
Upton Meadows Primary School
2024.04 - 2026.04
SEN TA in a specialist Unit within a mainstream school
Castle Academy
2022.10 - 2024.04
Temporary/Bank position to support school leavers
Caring Kindergartens
2022.04 - 2022.10
Temporary position until SEN child received a placement in a SEN School
Earl Spencer Primary School
2021.09 - 2022.04
Temporary/Maternity Cover in Pre-School Room Leader
TUDOR MANOR DAY NURSERY
2020.11 - 2022.08
Room Senior Practitioner
WELLINGBOROUGH DAY NURSERY
2013.01 - 2020.10
Supply Teaching Assistant
Teaching Personnel
2011.08 - 2012.12
Voluntary nursery assistant
Harestreet Primary School
2002.02 - 2007.04
BA (Honours) - Childhood and Youth Studies
The Open University
Diploma of Higher Education - Open degree
The Open University
Certificate of Higher Education - Information Technology & Computing
The Open University
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Studies
The Open University
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Local Government Shared Services
Child Day Care Diploma -
Stonebridge Community College
Level 2 - Information Technology
Harlow ITEC Centre
Stewards Secondary School - Maths, English lit & Lang, Music, Child Development, Science
Master of Arts - Childhood and Youth
The Open University