Amelia (Millie) Thompson
Tilehurst
Summary
Goal-oriented Teaching Assistant, looking for development in her career, caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Specialising in behaviour management and understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
The Holy Brook Special School
Reading, Berkshire
01.2023 - Current
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with shool policies.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, ODD and PDA to achieve their full potential for independence.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Wilson Primary
Reading, Berkshire
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
Sales assistant
Pandora
Reading, Berkshire
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with sales managers to meet target quotas.
- Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood
The Open University
Milton Keynes07.2027
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Therapy
University of Chichester
Chichester05.2019
A-Levels - Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education
Little Heath School
Reading05.2018
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Geography, PE, Languages
Little Heath School
Reading05.2016
Skills
- Early intervention techniques
- Individual learning support
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) support
- Classroom management support
- Special education policy knowledge
- SEN interventions
- Special educational needs communication
- Challenging behaviour management
- Behaviour management strategies
- Special education support
Hobbies
Having played netball since I was 10 years old, it’s a passion I love to pass on to other people- particularly those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and do not have the exposure to sports. I value the importance in sport and the impact it has on well being, especially when working with SEMH children.
Hobbies
I love to sing. I performed at the Royal Albert Hall when I was 16 years old to perform classical music. The joy and relief it brought me when stresses were high was unmatched. I often encourage children to express themselves through music when finding it hard to express themselves verbally, particularly SEMH children.
References
Available upon request
Additional Information
Team Teach trained, 2022
RWI phonics trained, 2019
First Aid trained
Trauma informed training, ongoing since 2019
Bronze DofE, 2014
Silver DofE, 2015
Timeline
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
The Holy Brook Special School
01.2023 - Current
Teaching assistant in primary school
Wilson Primary
11.2019 - 12.2022
Sales assistant
Pandora
07.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood
The Open University
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Therapy
University of Chichester
A-Levels - Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education
Little Heath School
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Geography, PE, Languages
Little Heath School
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