- Traveling both in the UK and overseas in our camper van
- Knitting
- Reading, especially books by the author Ken Follet
- Crossword puzzles
- Eating out
Michelle Hughes
Boston ,Lincolnshire
Summary
Supportive Teaching Assistant with strengths in SEN support, behaviour management and safeguarding. Provides one-to-one and classroom support, adapts activities for individual needs and maintains a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching assistant
Fishtoft academy
09.2022 - Current
- Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
- Supervised and supported pupils with special needs, facilitating their access to learning and promoting individual progress.
- Provided one-to-one support to a child with behavioural difficulties, enabling improved engagement and learning. Supported SEND students in year 5/6 to access the curriculum and covered the classroom during teacher planning time. Assisted younger children in a reception/1/2 class to enhance their learning experience.
- Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
- Encouraged pupil participation and interaction, cultivating a supportive classroom community.
- Adapted teaching materials for individual needs, fostering inclusive education and improving student participation.
- Attended to pupils' hygiene, first aid and other personal and social needs.
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Boston st Mary's Catholic School
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported a child with severe ASD through one-on-one engagement, enhancing his learning experience.
- Implemented individual education plans for students with learning difficulties.
- Delivered comprehensive feedback to class teacher regarding child's learning and behavioural progress, informing tailored support strategies.
- Assisted in adapting classroom environments to be more sensory-friendly for students with sensory processing issues.
- Organised and prepared learning materials tailored to specific needs of SEN student, facilitating effective learning.
- Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
- Ensured he had a safe environment
- Prepared indoor and outdoor spaces for recreational activities to support children's physical health and development.
Education
FAA level 3 - Paediatric first aid
Voyage academy
Boston 01-2026
Level 3 - Leadership and management
Institute for leadership and management
London, ENG01-2015
NVQ Level 2 - Customer service
City and guilds
London, ENG01-2012
Level 2 - British sign language
CACDP
Gillingham, KEN01-2003
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and education
CACHE
Gravesend, KEN01-1999
Skills
- SEN support
- Behaviour management
- Child safeguarding
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Behaviour support
- Classroom assistance
- Small group instruction
- Team collaboration
- Paediatric first aid
- British Sign Language
- Makaton
- Safe environments
- Behaviour modelling
- Patience and tolerance
- Positive attitude
- Team player
Interests
Timeline
Teaching assistant
Fishtoft academy
09.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Boston st Mary's Catholic School
09.2021 - 05.2022
FAA level 3 - Paediatric first aid
Voyage academy
Level 3 - Leadership and management
Institute for leadership and management
NVQ Level 2 - Customer service
City and guilds
Level 2 - British sign language
CACDP
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and education
CACHE