LYDIA HILL
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant with strong ability to develop meaningful relationships with students and provide individualised support to help each learner reach their full potential. Adept at developing engaging lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and providing feedback to help boost student achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
Leicester, United Kingdom
2021.08 - 2025.05
- Assisted with developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Helped to explain assignments and test instructions to boost student comprehension.
- Identified student challenges and discussed corrective actions with lead teacher.
- Cover lessons due to teacher absence, required PPA and ECT time.
- First aid trained.
- Learning Through the Early Years trained.
- Supported parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and behaviour issues.
- Encouraged positive behaviour management strategies to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Assisted in conducting assessments and recording data to measure student progress toward meeting educational goals.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills by managing student records, preparing materials for activities, and maintaining classroom supplies.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
Leicester, United Kingdom
2019.08 - 2021.08
- Supported SEN 1:1.
- Developed positive relationships with students through individual interactions and recognition of accomplishments.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional plans that met the needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Supervised students during school trips.
- Utilised computer programs, audiovisual aids and other equipment to aid in education.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior to maintain order in classroom.
Lunchtime Supervisor
Ratby Primary School
Leicester
2016.08 - 2019.08
- Organised fun activities for the enhancement of children's social skills.
- Conducted regular checks of eating areas for possible hazards or cleanliness issues.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtime, ensuring good behaviour.
- Helped special needs students with meals, achieved inclusivity.
Party Coordinator
Oak Farm Park
Leicester
2013.05 - 2016.07
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy -
Loughborough College
Level 3 Diploma in Preventing Injuries in Sport -
Loughborough College
Teaching Assistant Level 3 -
St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
Teaching Assistant Level 2 -
St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
GCSEs -
Groby College
Reference
- Trudie Colotto, Headteacher, St John The Baptist C Of E Primary, tcolotto@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Timeline
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
2021.08 - 2025.05
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
2019.08 - 2021.08
Lunchtime Supervisor
Ratby Primary School
2016.08 - 2019.08
Party Coordinator
Oak Farm Park
2013.05 - 2016.07
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy -
Loughborough College
Level 3 Diploma in Preventing Injuries in Sport -
Loughborough College
Teaching Assistant Level 3 -
St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
Teaching Assistant Level 2 -
St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
GCSEs -
Groby College