Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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maddison dickson

Plymouth,Devon

Summary

Enthusiastic about supporting young learners and fostering positive classroom environment. Skilled in communication, patience, and empathy, making it easy to build strong relationships with children and staff. Adaptable and quick to learn, ready to assist with lesson planning, classroom management, and individual student needs. Eager to contribute energy and creativity to help students succeed.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant In Primary School

Reach south west
Plymouth, Devon
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Ensured a safe and tidy classroom by adhering to health and safety guidelines, fostering a conducive learning environment.
  • Assisted teachers in managing class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
  • Promoted positive behaviour in the classroom, contributing to an engaging and productive atmosphere for all pupils.
  • Offered extra help and assistance to SEND students with individual classwork and group activities.
  • Supported pupil learning through one-to-one sessions and small group activities, adapting to individual needs.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness in classroom environment.
  • Assisted the teacher with marking assignments and reporting feedback to students and parents.
  • Supervised transitions between classes, maintaining order and minimising disruptions for a smooth learning experience.
  • Organised classroom spaces and materials to help teacher prepare for lessons.
  • Complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding and security.
  • Enhanced student wellbeing by encouraging health, safety and good behaviour.
  • Encouraged student interaction to develop positive learning and socialisation experiences.

Chaplins Super Store Cafe

Chaplins
Plymouth, Devon
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
  • Achieved service time and quality targets.
  • Resolved customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor for prompt resolution.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve service and operational targets.
  • Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments, minimising accident risks.

Education

Teaching Assistant

Argyle Trust
Plymouth, PLY
01-2026

GCSEs -

Stoke Damerel Coummunity Collage
Plymouth, PLY
01-2024

Skills

  • Student support
  • Behaviour monitoring
  • Health and safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Child development understanding
  • Strong empathy
  • Timekeeping
  • Child safeguarding
  • 1:1 student assistance
  • Early childhood education
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • In-class SEND support

Certification

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Distinction and Merit

Hobbies and interests

  • Socialising with friends and family
  • Walking my dogs
  • Crafting
  • Traveling

Timeline

Teaching Assistant In Primary School

Reach south west
09.2024 - 12.2025

Chaplins Super Store Cafe

Chaplins
05.2024 - 08.2024

Teaching Assistant

Argyle Trust

GCSEs -

Stoke Damerel Coummunity Collage
maddison dickson