Michelle Tutty
Fleet
Summary
Teaching assistant with a good understanding of how to work with children and communicate with them. Enthusiastic nature, with natural ability for problem solving and managing multiple needs at the same time. Supportive with pupils, helping them to improve academically and socially. Compassionate individual with desire to work with disabled and mentally challenged students. Excited to shadow head teacher in developing curriculum and creating course materials. Patient in handling challenging situations and willing to work extra mile to achieve goals. Enthusiastic and learning-oriented teaching professional devoted to helping students and supporting teachers. Talents include classroom management, activity planning and audio-visual support. Responsible Teaching Assistant offers record of success in helping students and teachers. Versed in classroom activities, small group instruction and recordkeeping. Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special needs assistant
Crookham infants school
Fleet, Hampshire
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
NURSERY LUNCHTIME ASSISTANT
Heath house day nursery
12.2021 - 12.2023
- I serve lunches, tidy and clean up, prepare snacks and drinks and supervise the children in our care.
- Supported students at lunchtimes by encouraging healthy nutrition and positive behaviour.
- Monitored playground at break and lunch times, enforcing school rules and policies to [Number] [Type] students.
- Managed dietary requirements and allergen issues.
- Promptly and accurately handled and reported incidents in line with school procedures.
- Assisted Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students during mealtimes.
SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT
Samuel Cody school
Farnborough
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Undertook supervision of pupils before school, at break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs
- Supported pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development
- Assisted pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, encouraging independence and maintaining dignity
- Developed diverse sessions to cater to needs and interests of students with range of abilities, including music, dance, visual arts and cookery
- Maintained records of pupil progress and provided regular updates to teachers, parents and carers
- Adapted curriculum to range of formats to improve access for students with visual impairments and dyslexia, including enlarged print worksheets and use of a tablets.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Frogmore junior school
Yateley
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided quality education that was broad, balanced and relevant to the needs of pupils
- Assisted with extra-curricular activities and encouraged the development of new skills to pupils
- Supported students on a one-to-one and small group basis outside of the classroom
- Worked in different classes depending on the needs of the school, across several key stages.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Fernhill primary school
Farnborough
09.2007 - 07.2015
- Maintained confidentiality and sensitivity to pupils' needs as well as school safeguarding procedures
- Facilitated inclusion in small group activities with peers and supported interaction, improving pupil integration
- Made and modified resources for pupils as advised by the SENCo, Educational Psychologist and other outside agencies to facilitate effective learning and integration
- Delivered pastoral care to enhance learning progress and life skills
- Provided Early Years teaching support to students
- Worked with Teacher to implement rewards-based behavioural management system
- Supported students on a one-to-one and small group basis outside of the classroom.
Education
GCSE -
Oak farm school
Farnborough, Hampshire 09/1981 - 05/1986
Skills
- Visual timetables
- EHC plan
- PECS
- Safeguarding
- Autism support
- Braille
- Personal care
- First Aid
- Lesson planning
- Moving and handling
- Social integration
- Reporting requirements
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) support
Affiliations
- Fishing
Timeline
Special needs assistant
Crookham infants school
01.2024 - 07.2024
NURSERY LUNCHTIME ASSISTANT
Heath house day nursery
12.2021 - 12.2023
SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT
Samuel Cody school
09.2017 - 12.2021
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Frogmore junior school
09.2015 - 07.2017
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Fernhill primary school
09.2007 - 07.2015
GCSE -
Oak farm school
09/1981 - 05/1986
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