Meg Lescure
Wigan,Greater Machester
Summary
I have many years experience working with children and young people. I have spent fifteen years working within a primary school setting and have three years as experience working as a family support worker. In my current role I support children and adults and provide emotional support, support with grant applications, sibling support and support in hospital for children when they are going through a very traumatic experience. I have experience working with children from newborns up to young people who turn 18. I also support parents and extended family to provide a listening ear. I help families to find support they are eligible for and always try to provide the best outcome possible for families I support. I am always timely with writing case notes which detail the visits I have been on and the support given to families and in my recent end of year review i was described by my manager as an outstanding member of the team. For further information please see my attached personal statement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Family support worker
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Liverpool
08.2022 - Current
- Mentored parents in managing challenging situations; fostered positive relationships with professionals.
- Provided emotional support for improved family dynamics.
- Maintained detailed case notes, aiding in decision making processes.
- Streamlined referral process to speed up access to necessary services.
- Dealt with crisis situations calmly, ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Assisted families in navigating the welfare system; secured appropriate benefits.
- Developed personalised care plans with client input.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective care planning.
- Conducted home visits, ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Delivered training workshops to colleagues ; enhanced understanding of bereavement support.
- Liaised closely with social services to safeguard at-risk children.
- Assessed needs of families for better service provision.
- Established trust with clients to enhance communication.
- Supported and advised parents regarding various issues and signposted additional services.
- Engaged with children and families using creative strategies and professional approach.
- Worked in multidisciplinary teams to prevent issues escalating and reducing need for statutory intervention.
- Maintained accurate chronological records of work with families using software.
- Managed complex caseload of vulnerable families through strategic prioritisation.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Remained calm and poised in difficult, stressful or escalating situations, helping to comfort individuals.
- Provided written and electronic reports of conducted work adhering to policies and procedures.
- Developed integral relations with families and external agencies for holistic service delivery.
- Escorted families medical appointments.
- Coordinated structured and intensive support through interventions.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.
- Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
Level 3 teaching assistant
Bolton Council
Bolton
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex topics by simplifying and breaking down information.
- Assisted pupils with special needs integrating seamlessly into general education classrooms.
- Improved student engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods.
- Provided constructive feedback on homework assignments guiding students towards improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment with clear communication and empathetic understanding.
- Ensured classrooms were kept clean and organised, providing an ideal space for learning activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, updating them regularly on their children's progress.
- Delivered one-to-one tutoring sessions to struggling students, helping them catch up with classwork.
- Conducted regular assessments of pupil progress, identifying areas needing further attention or reinforcement.
- Managed behavioural issues promptly and effectively, maintaining a calm learning environment.
- Handled confidential student records accurately and securely adhering to data protection principles.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain order during lessons.
- Promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting, ensuring equal opportunities for all students.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to develop tailored learning plans for students requiring additional assistance.
- Provided support for individual learners, boosting their confidence and academic performance.
- Prepared visual aids and resources for lessons enhancing the efficiency of instruction delivery.
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson materials, saving them time for other tasks.
- Participated actively in school events supporting broader community engagement initiatives.
- Effectively managed complex and challenging behaviours.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
- Identified disruptions to learning and discretely addressed issues where possible.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.
- Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
- Maximised student engagement and receptive learning by educating students using individualised instructional approaches.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
- Applied student assessment information to personalise support for students struggling with assignments.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Bolton Council
Bolton
02.2009 - 08.2016
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, playgrounds, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and potential improvements.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
- Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
- Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
- Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
Education
Foundation Degree in Arts - Primary Teaching and Learning
The Open University
09.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2017 - 05.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Childhood Studies and Early Years
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 09.2018 - 12.2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Personalised care planning
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Benefit navigation
- Training delivery
- Needs assessment
- Record keeping
- Risk assessment
- Empathy building
- Trust establishment
- Active listening
- Community resource navigation
- Ethical practice
- Family dynamics understanding
- Signposting services
- Childcare expertise
- Case management proficiency
- Effective report writing
- Understanding of safeguarding laws
- Support plan designing
- Understanding learning disabilities
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Effective, compassionate communication
- Excellent organisation
- Early Help assessments
- Trauma-informed care
- Safeguarding policies and procedures
- Disability awareness
- SMART planning
- Health and safety training
- Home visit policy
- Caseload prioritisation
- First Aid certification
- Empathetic listener
- Diary management
- Physical and emotional support
- Child protection knowledge
- Record-keeping
- Building relationships
- Child development knowledge
- Initiative taking
- Client-Centred approach
- Communication proficiency
- Professional boundaries maintenance
- Time efficiency
- Respect for diversity
- Resilience under pressure
- Disability support planning
- Community resources navigation
- Safeguarding protocols
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Resourcefulness
Timeline
Family support worker
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
08.2022 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Childhood Studies and Early Years
Leeds Beckett University
09.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2017 - 05.2018
Level 3 teaching assistant
Bolton Council
09.2016 - 08.2022
Foundation Degree in Arts - Primary Teaching and Learning
The Open University
09.2013 - 05.2017
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Bolton Council
02.2009 - 08.2016
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