Michelle Spillane
Rochdale,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced childcare professional with focus on early childhood development. Capable of creating nurturing and stimulating environment for young children through engaging activities and personalised care. Skilled in fostering emotional, social, and cognitive growth in safe and supportive setting.
Adaptable Police Detective skilled in evidence gathering, analysis and interpretation for responsive case management. Resilient and calm under pressure to meet demands of challenging circumstances. Strong collaboration and coordination abilities for productive team engagement and leadership. Compassionate professional with experience in supporting vulnerable individuals and communities. Capable of providing emotional and practical assistance to improve quality of life. Skilled in crisis management, empathetic communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
Compassionate Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs, known for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Skilled in developing tailored educational plans, fostering student engagement, and enhancing individual learning outcomes. Instrumental in facilitating communication between students, parents, and educators, ensuring cohesive approach to each child's development.
Senior keyworker supporting Children and young people 0 to 25yrs with a diagnosis of ASC and /or a learning disability.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Key worker
Barnardos
Greater Manchester, North
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted individuals in accessing essential services and support systems.
- Developed personalised care plans to address specific needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective interventions.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to enhance individuals' well-being.
- Educated clients on available resources to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of interactions and progress within care plans.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers to ensure clarity.
Catering Assistant/exam invigilator
Hollingworth Academy Privately funded
Rochdale, Lancashire
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted with food preparation and presentation for students and staff ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of catering equipment and service areas to facilitate efficient operations.
- Supported event setup and breakdown activities to ensure smooth transitions during catering services.
- Supervised student behaviour during examinations to minimise disruptions and maintain focus in testing environment.
- Monitored and enforced examination regulations to uphold integrity and fairness throughout assessment process.
- Developed and implemented checklists for catering services and exam invigilation to streamline operational processes.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
- Coordinated distribution of examination materials and ensured all necessary resources were readily available.
- Assisted in training new staff on catering protocols and examination procedures to enhance team performance.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Rochdale Education
Rochdale, Lancashire
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing individualised education plans for students with special educational needs.
- Supported classroom management by promoting positive behaviour and encouraging student engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance social skills and academic understanding among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students during lessons to ensure comprehension of learning material.
- Organised educational resources and materials to create an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
- Monitored student behaviour and provided feedback to teachers to inform instructional practices.
- Attended training sessions to stay updated on best practices in special education support and teaching strategies.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents and staff to ensure understanding of progress and goals.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each pupil's progress, attendance, medical information and behavioural patterns.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members such as speech therapists or psychologists for holistic child development.
- Provided a safe, positive learning environment for students with varying disabilities.
- Ensured adherence to school policies regarding safety standards when dealing with special needs children.
- Used assistive technology tools effectively for facilitating easier communication for non-verbal students.
- Offered emotional support during challenging situations whilst respecting student's personal space and emotions.
- Assisted in managing classroom behaviour by implementing effective discipline strategies tailored to individual needs.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
St Margarets C of E Primary School
Heywood, Manchester
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted classroom Teacher in developing and implementing personalised education plans for the 1:1 support of CYP, diagnosis of ADHD, requiring support for Attachment difficulties and trauma experience of being a child looked after.
- Supporting CYP in Classroom activities, ensuring engagement and understanding of lesson content.
- Collaborated with Classroom Teacher staff to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies as required for CYP.
- Facilitated communication between CYP, teachers, and parents to foster supportive learning environments.
- Promoted positive behaviour management techniques to enhance CYP interactions and learning experiences.
Detective constable
Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester
11.1997 - 10.2015
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and information sharing during operations.
- Analysed crime data and patterns to identify trends, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
- Led proactive patrols and operations aimed at deterring criminal behaviour within assigned areas.
- Prepared detailed reports and case files for prosecution, ensuring compliance with legal standards and procedures.
- Provided expert testimony in court, articulating findings and supporting the prosecution's case effectively.
- Mentored junior officers in investigative techniques and best practices, enhancing overall team performance.
- Engaged with community members to foster trust and gather intelligence on local crime issues.
- Managed caseload effectively, ensuring all leads were pursued and documented thoroughly.
- Resolved complex cases with thorough analysis and logical deduction.
- Conducted risk assessments before executing search warrants reducing potential dangers to team members involved.
- Gathered intelligence discreetly, preserving confidentiality and source protection whilst ensuring valuable information acquisition.
- Ensured compliance with legal guidelines during all stages of investigation protecting the integrity of evidence collected.
- Led surveillance operations, providing key insights into criminal activities or individuals under investigation.
- Assisted in training new recruits, sharing knowledge and expertise on investigative procedures and protocols.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on investigative findings facilitating informed decision-making by superiors or prosecution teams.
- Liaised with partner agencies for comprehensive understanding of cases under investigation.
- Provided expert witness testimony during court proceedings resulting in successful convictions.
- Conducted interviews to gather essential case information often leading to breakthroughs in investigations.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses during major incident management improving overall effectiveness of response mechanisms.
- Gathered crucial evidence for successful prosecutions through meticulous crime scene investigations.
Senior nursery nurse
Manchester Education Carisbrook St Day Nursery
Manchester, Lancashire
03.1990 - 10.1997
- Led development and implementation of age-appropriate educational programmes for children.
- Mentored junior nursery staff in best practices for child care and development.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff to ensure children's needs were met effectively.
- Observed and assessed children's progress, adapting activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support children with additional needs.
- Organised engaging activities that promoted social, emotional, and physical development of children.
- Administered first-aid as required, prioritised child health and safety at all times.
- Worked collaboratively with other nurses in managing daily operations of the nursery leading to efficient functioning,.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributed creative ideas for improving nursery services.
- Contributed towards curriculum planning to promote all areas of child development.
- Created detailed reports on each child's progress which enabled tailored learning plans,.
- Enhanced children's cognitive development by creating and implementing stimulating play activities.
- Assisted in the child assessment process, provided valuable insights into individual growth and development.
- Encouraged children's imaginative play through storytelling sessions which fostered language skills and creativity,.
- Managed challenging behaviour with effective strategies to ensure a calm learning environment.
- Observed children closely, identified any signs of developmental issues or distress promptly.
- Built strong rapport with families to ensure smooth transitions for children during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Fostered emotional well-being of children by providing consistent support and comfort.
- Promoted diversity within the setting through inclusive activities teaching respect for different cultures and backgrounds.
- Enabled accurate assessment of children's progress by providing staff support and guidance in relation to EYFS framework.
- Created an inclusive environment, ensuring equality of access and opportunity for children, parents and staff.
- Maximised children's engagement by establishing a structured routine of daily activities.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Child care Development for Children 0 to 7yrs.
Rochdale College
Rochdale 09.1986 - 06.1988
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, History, Chemistry
Roch Valley High School
Milnrow, Rochdale 09.1980 - 06.1986
Skills
- Confidentiality practice
- Patience cultivation
- People assessment
- Risk assessment processing
- Social work understanding
- Advanced communication
- Strong empathy
- Technical proficiency
- Calmness under pressure
- Resilience building
- Driving licence
- Disability support
- Supported living
- De-escalation techniques
- Health and social care
- Wellbeing support
- Knowledge of regulations
- First Aid certification
- Training and Development
- Autism spectrum understanding
- ADHD handling methods
- Experience with learning disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorder expertise
- Child development understanding
- Tolerance and understanding
- Educational software proficiency
- Positive reinforcement usage
- British sign language basics
- Social emotional learning
- Behavioural support techniques
- Attention deficit disorder strategies
- Special education curriculum planning
- Early years education knowledge
- Patient and empathetic attitude
- Autism support
- Challenging behaviour management
- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) compliance
- SEN interventions
- Inclusive learning practices
- Special educational needs communication
Accomplishments
Received Chief Constable awards as a Detective Constable for diligent policing in identifying a suspect for multiple sexual offences of street workers.
Outstanding investigation and teamwork for apprehending 2 young people for the murder of an elderly lady.
Achieving Best Evidence trained, 14yrs experience interviewing children, young people and vulnerable adults victims of/or witnesses to a crime, whilst a serving Police Officer with the Greater Manchester Police.
Assist trained Suicide prevention course to develop "suicide first aid skills".
Trauma Informed practice training completed.
Timeline
Senior Key worker
Barnardos
10.2022 - Current
Catering Assistant/exam invigilator
Hollingworth Academy Privately funded
09.2021 - 10.2023
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Rochdale Education
09.2019 - 12.2020
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
St Margarets C of E Primary School
09.2018 - 09.2019
Detective constable
Greater Manchester Police
11.1997 - 10.2015
Senior nursery nurse
Manchester Education Carisbrook St Day Nursery
03.1990 - 10.1997
NVQ Level 3 - Child care Development for Children 0 to 7yrs.
Rochdale College
09.1986 - 06.1988
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, History, Chemistry
Roch Valley High School
09.1980 - 06.1986
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