Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Loretta Gillani

Loretta Gillani

Croydon

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in special educational needs and autism spectrum awareness. Proficient in national curriculum standards, child safeguarding certification, and behavioral intervention strategies. Demonstrates strong skills in pupil assessment and lesson planning, effectively implementing behavioral management techniques to create supportive learning environments. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes for all pupils through continuous professional development.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Primary Teaching Assistant

All Saints Primary School
Carshalton, UK
2014.11 - 2025.09
  • Assisted students across all year groups from reception to year 6.
  • Acted as pupil progress ambassador.
  • Supported implementation of school’s EAL programme.
  • Monitored compliance with all policies, particularly safeguarding.
  • Fostered relationships with students and parents.

Nanny and tutor

Gesine Schmidt
Blackheath , London
2009.05 - 2014.11
  • Took responsibility for home during parents' absence, showcasing reliability.
  • Helped children with homework, improving understanding of subjects.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to support consistent child-rearing practices.
  • Organised play dates and outings to enhance social skills in children.

Nursery manager

Learning Day Nursery
Bromley , London
2004.07 - 2009.05
  • Provided safe and stimulating environment for children to promote learning and development.
  • Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations by managing daily nursery operations.
  • Led team meetings to discuss developmental concerns and improvements in teaching strategies.
  • Managed parental concerns with professionalism while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services required by children or families.

Nanny

Family USA
San Francisco
1995.09 - 2005.02

Education

A level -

St Genevieve’s High School
Belfast
1980.09 - 6 1986

NVQ4 CCLD - undefined

City and Guilds
Bromley
2007.09 - 5 2009

NVQ Level 2 - Counselling skills

EQUAL
London
11/2025 - 02/2026

Skills

  • Literacy intervention experience
  • Classroom supervision
  • Familiarity with EHCP’s
  • Numeracy intervention experience
  • Team player and can use own initiative

Accomplishments

Received Lewisham Borough awards for Manager of the Year and Most improved Nursery of the year.

Affiliations

  • Creative writing, reading, music and meditation.

Certification

Full UK clean driving licence and own car.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Primary Teaching Assistant

All Saints Primary School
2014.11 - 2025.09

Nanny and tutor

Gesine Schmidt
2009.05 - 2014.11

NVQ4 CCLD - undefined

City and Guilds
2007.09 - 5 2009

Nursery manager

Learning Day Nursery
2004.07 - 2009.05

Nanny

Family USA
1995.09 - 2005.02

A level -

St Genevieve’s High School
1980.09 - 6 1986

NVQ Level 2 - Counselling skills

EQUAL
11/2025 - 02/2026
Loretta Gillani