Lisa Chilver
West Bridgford,Nottingham
Summary
Responsible Teaching Assistant offers record of success in helping students and teachers. Versed in classroom activities, small group instruction and recordkeeping. Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SEN teaching assistant
Edwalton Primary School/ Link 3 Agency
Edwalton , Nottingham
2022.12 - Current
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Promoted inclusion of pupils, guaranteeing equal access to learning and development opportunities.
- Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop English and Maths skills.
- Helped students to thrive, using motivational techniques based on individual attention and reassurance.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Built student self-esteem through positive encouragement, feedback and praise.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Supported emotional and educational development of many students with SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Provided individual support during examinations.
- Applied student assessment information to personalise support for students struggling with assignments.
- Performed handwriting and PE activities to help students improve fine and gross motor control.
After school activities manager
Rattle and Roll Performance
West Bridgford
2023.06 - 2024.12
- Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
- Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
- Developed activities to stimulate children's educational engagement.
- Maintained secure, up-to-date child care records for thorough reference.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Supervised and coached staff to deliver high-quality child care provisions.
- Devised programmes to improve children's physical, social and mental development.
- Identified daily service priorities and delegated tasks to achieve them.
Private Nanny
Dr and Dr Schmyd
Cotgrave
2020.07 - 2022.12
- Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
- Prepared healthy and nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements.
- Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.
- Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
- Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
- Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
- Performed cleaning, washing, ironing and laundry to maintain home order.
- Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
- Performed day-to-day errands during school hours, including shopping, cleaning and laundry, to flexibly cater to parents' needs.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things through play.
- Arranged playdates and outings for older children.
- Advised parents on how to manage disruptive or unsocial behaviours at home.
Day Nursery and After School Club Owner
Self Employed Childminder
Upminster , Essex
2007.04 - 2019.04
- Established and successfully managed profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
- Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Planned activities, games and art projects for both outdoor and indoor play, engaging children in exploration and creativity.
- Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
- Planned logistics of nursery routine and local excursions, managing sufficient ratios and rotas.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Worked flexible shift pattern to accommodate nursery opening hours.
- Supervised and coached staff to deliver high-quality child care provisions.
- Worked in partnership with parents to address and resolve attendance, behaviour and progress issues.
- Recruited enthusiastic staff to maintain positive care environments.
- Managed team of 3 staff members within nursery setting.
- Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Facilitated smooth execution of daily nursery activities including lunchtimes, free play and student arrivals and departures.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Provided social services support to children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
Education
CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare -
Havering College of Further and Higher Education
Hornchurch 2007.03 -
Skills
- Child behaviour management
- Strong autism knowledge
- Behaviour modification
- Student safeguarding
- 1:1 student support
- Individual learning support
- Challenging behaviour management
Affiliations
- Cooking and Baking, Reading, Walking my dog, travelling and sunshine
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
After school activities manager
Rattle and Roll Performance
2023.06 - 2024.12
SEN teaching assistant
Edwalton Primary School/ Link 3 Agency
2022.12 - Current
Private Nanny
Dr and Dr Schmyd
2020.07 - 2022.12
Day Nursery and After School Club Owner
Self Employed Childminder
2007.04 - 2019.04
CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare -
Havering College of Further and Higher Education
2007.03 -
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