Lorraine James
Gillingham,Dorset
Summary
Compassionate individual with extensive experience working with children in early years setting. Develops and maintains strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring of children. Committed to making positive impact on young people's lives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Animal care assistant
Longmead veterinary practice
Wincanton, Somerset
2020.11 - 2025.06
- Reception skills and communicating with clients
- Aided veterinarians and nurses during surgical procedures, contributing to successful outcomes
- Keeping all areas clean and tidy and monotoring animals during and after surgery
Senior Early Years classroom assistant
Sherborne Area Trust
Shaftesbury, Dorset
1998.06 - 2020.11
- Assisted in lesson planning, resulting in engaging class sessions.
- Implemented behavioural management strategies suggested by teachers, maintaining a calm and focused classroom atmosphere.
- Liaised with parents during parent-teacher meetings, facilitating open communication regarding student progress.
- Classroom cover in absense of teache
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring accessibility for all pupils.
- Collaborated closely with special education team when needed, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by promoting respect and empathy among students.
- Promoted positive behaviour within the classroom setting, enhancing overall learning experience.
- Prepared visual aids for effective teaching techniques.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Safeguarded student health and wellbeing within educational settings, taking appropriate action when needed.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years
Shaftesbury primary school
Skills
- Infant care expertise
- Empathy understanding
- Child engagement
- Childcare expertise
- EYFS understanding
- Child-centred play
- Safeguarding awareness
- Empathy and patience
- Patient and caring
- Early Years safeguarding knowledge
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
Timeline
Animal care assistant
Longmead veterinary practice
2020.11 - 2025.06
Senior Early Years classroom assistant
Sherborne Area Trust
1998.06 - 2020.11
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years
Shaftesbury primary school