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
02.2018 - 09.2025
- Assisting teachers to help develop children's learning to achieve there early years milestone goal's.
Ambulance care assistant
Fast Ambulance service
Brighton
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Driving ambulances to help deliver patients to hospital, care homes and hospices.
Teaching Assistant
Bewbush Academy
Crawley, West Sussex
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Assisting teachers to help children learn and achieve.
Courier
Muncho
Croydon, greater London
08.2006 - 08.2013
- Delivering food to professional business meetings.
Conference and banqueting co-ordinator
Forte Posthouse
Gatwick
09.1998 - 08.2000
- Organising weddings, banqueting or conference meetings.
Education
Gcse -
St Wilfrids RC School
Crawley, West Sussex 09.1995 - 07.1998
NVQ Level 3 - Working with children.
Calat adult learning
Croydon 09.2013 - 08.2014
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding children's mental health.
Crawley College
Crawley 01.2019 - 10.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Speech and language support for 5-11s.
Elkan
Crawley, West Sussex 09.2018 - 09.2019
Foundation Degree in Early Years - Early Years
East Surrey College
Redhill, Surrey 09.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Early Years.
B A honours
Kingston upon Thames 09.2025 -
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
09.2025 -
Foundation Degree in Early Years - Early Years
East Surrey College
09.2023 - 08.2025
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding children's mental health.
Crawley College
01.2019 - 10.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Speech and language support for 5-11s.
Elkan
09.2018 - 09.2019
Teaching Assistant
Bewbush Academy
02.2018 - 09.2025
Ambulance care assistant
Fast Ambulance service
04.2016 - 02.2018
NVQ Level 3 - Working with children.
Calat adult learning
09.2013 - 08.2014
Teaching Assistant
Bewbush Academy
09.2013 - 04.2016
Courier
Muncho
08.2006 - 08.2013
Conference and banqueting co-ordinator
Forte Posthouse
09.1998 - 08.2000
Gcse -
St Wilfrids RC School
09.1995 - 07.1998
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