LISA MARTIN
Barton-upon-Humber,North Lincolnshire
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in safeguarding, team teaching, and managing challenging behaviour. Offers strong skills in mental health support, autism awareness, and SEND provisions. Experienced in palliative care and person-centred approaches. Committed to fostering positive relationships and enhancing children's learning and development through effective support and conflict resolution.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Out of School Club Assistant
The Den Out of School Club
2025.09 - 2026.10
- Support children in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment outside school hours.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe environment.
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage children to interact respectfully with one another.
- Organised activities that fostered children's learning, creativity, and social development.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional care and support for children in a nurturing environment.
- Assisted children in identifying and addressing their unique needs and emotional wellbeing.
- Organize outdoor play sessions that promote physical health and teamwork among children.
- Facilitated conflict resolution techniques that enhanced peer communication and reduced incidents of destructive behaviour.
- Coordinated daily snack and meal preparation to meet national standards and accommodate dietary restrictions.
Teaching Assistant
Castledyke Primary School
2020.01 - 2026.09
- Delivered small-group and one-to-one interventions.
- Provided tailored support for pupils with SEND and additional needs.
- Supported children with autism and challenging behaviours.
- Promoted pupils' academic, social, and emotional development through targeted support. academically, socially and emotionally.
- Collaborated with families and professionals to enhance pupil outcomes.
- Monitored and record student progress using digital tools to inform instructional adjustments
- Constructed observational assessments to identify emerging student needs and recommended targets
- Assisted the class teacher in delivering engaging whole-class learning and daily activities.
- Maintained a safe, inclusive learning environment and followed safeguarding procedures.
Palliative Care Support Worker
Chestnut Home Care
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Delivered compassionate palliative and end-of-life care in clients' homes, ensuring comfort and dignity during challenging times.
- Collaborated with families to provide sensitive, person-centred care, addressing emotional and practical needs throughout the care process.
- Provided emotional support to individuals and their families.
- Enhanced dignity and comfort for individuals through personalised support.
- Assisted individuals with personal care and daily living needs, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Hull
Hull 2026.09 -
Psychology, social science and wellbeing access Module
The open University
Level 4 - Health and Social Care Practice
Level 3 Certificate - Understanding Mental Health
North Lindsey College
ScunthorpeLevel 2 - Teaching Assistant
Sir John Nelthorpe
1998.09 - 2003.08
Basic Food Hygiene - undefined
Skills
- Safeguarding
- Safeguarding training
- Communication and teamwork
- Autism awareness
- Behaviour management
- Conflict Resolution
- Child development support
- Child and family support
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Basic food hygiene
- Team Teach
- Person-centred care
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication and teamwork
- Organisation and time management
- Building positive relationships
- Caring and compassionate
- Reliable timekeeping
- Child development support
- Conflict Resolution
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Hull
2026.09 -
Out of School Club Assistant
The Den Out of School Club
2025.09 - 2026.10
Teaching Assistant
Castledyke Primary School
2020.01 - 2026.09
Palliative Care Support Worker
Chestnut Home Care
2010.01 - 2012.01
Sir John Nelthorpe
1998.09 - 2003.08
Basic Food Hygiene - undefined
Level 2 - Teaching Assistant
Level 4 - Health and Social Care Practice
Psychology, social science and wellbeing access Module
The open University
Level 3 Certificate - Understanding Mental Health
North Lindsey College