Leanne Canavan
Crawley,West Sussex
Summary
Educator with expertise in Early Years Framework and curriculum development, showcasing strong organisational skills and effective communication. Proven track record in behaviour management and compliance with safeguarding regulations, alongside knowledge of special educational needs. Committed to creating supportive learning environments through adaptability and resilience. Aims to improve educational outcomes with innovative teaching strategies and thorough curriculum planning.
Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. Experienced in performing class administrative activities accurately and preparing engaging learning materials and lesson plans. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Bewbush Academy
Crawley, West Sussex
2018.02 - 2025.09
- Assisting teachers to help develop children's learning to achieve there early years milestone goal's.
Ambulance care assistant
Fast Ambulance service
Brighton
2016.04 - 2018.02
- Driving ambulances to help deliver patients to hospital, care homes and hospices.
Teaching Assistant
Bewbush Academy
Crawley, West Sussex
2013.09 - 2016.04
- Assisting teachers to help children learn and achieve.
Courier
Muncho
Croydon, greater London
2006.08 - 2013.08
- Delivering food to professional business meetings.
Conference and banqueting co-ordinator
Forte Posthouse
Gatwick
1998.09 - 2000.08
- Organising weddings, banqueting or conference meetings.
Education
Gcse -
St Wilfrids RC School
Crawley, West Sussex 1995.09 - 1998.07
NVQ Level 3 - Working with children.
Calat adult learning
Croydon 2013.09 - 2014.08
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding children's mental health.
Crawley College
Crawley 2019.01 - 2020.10
NVQ Level 3 - Speech and language support for 5-11s.
Elkan
Crawley, West Sussex 2018.09 - 2019.09
Foundation Degree in Early Years - Early Years
East Surrey College
Redhill, Surrey 2023.09 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Early Years.
B A honours
Kingston upon Thames 2025.09 -
Skills
- Great knowledge of Early Years Framework
- Knowledge of curriculum development and planning
- Organisational skills
- Communication and patience
- Dedication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Behaviour management skills
- Computer literacy skills
- Resilience
- Safeguarding regulations compliance
- Physical restraint training
- Phonics expertise
- SEN knowledge
Certification
Communication and handling information level 2 2017
- Safeguarding adults level 2 2017
- Effective teamwork level 2 2016
Languages
English
Hobbies and Interests
Gym, swimming, travelling and socialising.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Early Years.
B A honours
2025.09 -
Foundation Degree in Early Years - Early Years
East Surrey College
2023.09 - 2025.08
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding children's mental health.
Crawley College
2019.01 - 2020.10
NVQ Level 3 - Speech and language support for 5-11s.
Elkan
2018.09 - 2019.09
Teaching Assistant
Bewbush Academy
2018.02 - 2025.09
Ambulance care assistant
Fast Ambulance service
2016.04 - 2018.02
NVQ Level 3 - Working with children.
Calat adult learning
2013.09 - 2014.08
Teaching Assistant
Bewbush Academy
2013.09 - 2016.04
Courier
Muncho
2006.08 - 2013.08
Conference and banqueting co-ordinator
Forte Posthouse
1998.09 - 2000.08
Gcse -
St Wilfrids RC School
1995.09 - 1998.07