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Mercedes Meats

Tonypandy,Mid Glamorgan

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in handling children's emotions and nurturing their development. Proficient in basic sign language and supporting speech development. Strong understanding of ALN requirements and the EYFS framework, ensuring tailored care for each child. Known for patience and a deep commitment to fostering a positive environment for children's growth and learning.

Offering strong foundation in classroom support and student engagement. Knowledgeable about managing diverse classroom environments and assisting with lesson plans. Ready to use and develop communication, patience, and organisational skills in Teaching Assistant role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Supply Teaching Assistant

Ves Recruitment
Tonypandy, Rct
06.2025 - Current
  • Supported children during after-school activities, encouraging holistic development.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere within classrooms by addressing concerns of cultural diversity and individual differences among learners.
  • Supervised pupils during breaks and lunchtime, ensuring safety rules were adhered to at all times.
  • Managed classroom behaviour for improved focus on learning objectives.
  • Aided children's physical needs including toileting and feeding, promoting welfare standards within the school setting.
  • Facilitated the learning process for pupils with special education needs, ensuring inclusive education practices.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Performed routine clerical duties such as photocopying educational materials contributing to organised classroom management.

Supply Teaching Assistant

Teacher Active
Tonypandy, Rct
06.2025 - Current
  • Performed routine clerical duties such as photocopying educational materials contributing to organised classroom management.
  • Facilitated the learning process for pupils with special education needs, ensuring inclusive education practices.
  • Aided children's physical needs including toileting and feeding, promoting welfare standards within the school setting.
  • Conducted assessment tasks for evaluation of pupil progress towards educational goals.
  • Adapted instruction methods according to student needs enhancing personalised learning experiences.
  • Supervised pupils during breaks and lunchtime, ensuring safety rules were adhered to at all times.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and other staff to foster a supportive educational environment.

Nursery worker

Cylch Meithrin Ynyshir and Wattstown
Wattstown , Mid Glamorgan
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Maintained cleanliness, providing a hygienic environment for the nursery.
  • Monitored children's behaviour patterns, identifying potential developmental issues early on.
  • Encouraged fine motor skill development through various hands-on activities.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to aid cognitive growth in children.
  • Assisted children with daily routines to foster independence.
  • Worked closely with parents to share progress reports and address concerns, fostering strong home-nursery links.
  • Participated in staff training programmes keeping up-to-date with latest teaching methodologies.
  • Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
  • Used to a busy environment with 15-20 children a day

Education

GCSEs - GCSEs

Ysgol Nantgwyn
Tonypandy
09/2016 - 05/2021

Level 2 - Childcare

Coleg y Cymoedd
Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taf
09/2021 - 06/2023

Level 3 - Childcare

Coleg y Cymoedd
Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taf
10/2023 - 02/2025

Skills

  • Handling children's emotions
  • Understanding pupils' needs
  • Behavioural support
  • Patience and resilience
  • Basic sign language knowledge
  • Child development understanding
  • Speech development support
  • Understanding of ALN requirements
  • Patient with children
  • EYFS framework application
  • Pupil engagement

Timeline

Supply Teaching Assistant

Ves Recruitment
06.2025 - Current

Supply Teaching Assistant

Teacher Active
06.2025 - Current

Nursery worker

Cylch Meithrin Ynyshir and Wattstown
09.2023 - 05.2025

GCSEs - GCSEs

Ysgol Nantgwyn
09/2016 - 05/2021

Level 2 - Childcare

Coleg y Cymoedd
09/2021 - 06/2023

Level 3 - Childcare

Coleg y Cymoedd
10/2023 - 02/2025

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