Hi, I’m
Monika Laskawiec
Burnley
Summary
Dedicated Primary School Teaching Assistant with 15 years of experience in implementing diverse learning strategies and interventions, including Phonics and Read Write Inc. Skilled in leading whole-class instruction and supporting pupils with English as an additional language. Bilingual in Polish and English, effectively working with Polish and Lithuanian children across all Key Stages to address varied learning styles and needs.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lancashire County CouncilBurnley, Lancashire
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Managed classroom behaviour to foster a positive and productive learning environment for all pupils.
- Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
- Maintained a safe and tidy classroom, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Assisted teachers in managing class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
- Supported pupil learning in one-to-one and small group sessions, tailoring approaches to meet individual needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with students through consistent support and engagement.
- Promoted student wellbeing by actively encouraging health, safety, and positive behaviour.
- Delivered one-on-one academic support to students in Maths, Science, and English.
- Enhanced reading skills through guided reading sessions, monitoring progress and addressing challenges effectively.
- Facilitated student interaction to enhance learning and foster socialisation skills.
- Helped teachers plan engaging activities and create level-appropriate teaching materials.
- Complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding and security.
- Assisted teacher with marking assignments and reporting feedback to students and parents.
- Used teacher assessment data to customise interventions and best help children with learning difficulties.
- Collaborated with teachers to evaluate pupils' work, contributing to termly reports.
- Prepared lesson plans, following school guidelines closely and meeting curriculum requirements.
- Maintained safe, clean and organised classroom environment.
- Assisted teachers in observing children's playtime activities during breaks.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilBlackburn, Lancashire
Teaching Assistant Level 3
09.2015 - 07.2026
Job overview
- Evaluated and graded students' classwork, papers and assignments to assess course success and student understanding of materials.
- Administered assessments and standardised tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with distance learning technology to facilitate online classroom environments.
- Taught students how to apply to core principles and techniques of social work to real-world problems.
- Met course and department instructional goals by integrating key competencies into lesson plans.
- Helped students explore personal belief systems and translate awareness into better understanding of different group behaviours and beliefs.
- Created stimulating teaching environment that motivated students to learn and achieve.
- Provided additional support to students in small groups and one-on-one across all subjects in National Curriculum, delivering constructive feedback and guidance.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, leading by example and effectively responding to special needs.
- Nurtured student needs through Nurture sessions and providing support and guidance.
- Supervised and supported students during both group tasks and individual activities, ensuring safety and access to learning.
- Assisted with marking assignments, reporting feedback to students and parents.
- Encouraged student interaction in group settings, maintaining safety and sensitivity to their needs.
- Performed special tasks such as creative sessions to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 10 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviours and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Collaborated with the teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with the school's philosophy and mission.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 15 by reviewing lesson teachings.
Education
Burnley CollegeBurnley
GCSE from Spanish Language
01-2017
Lancaster CollegeLancaster
Certificate of Higher Education
01-2016
Lancaster CollegeLancaster, Lancashire
NVQ Level 3 from Child Care
01-2012
Primary School in PolandStronie Slaskie, Dolnoslaskie
A-Levels
01-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Child development
- Early childhood education
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Interactive teaching
- Group instruction
- Learning support
- National curriculum familiarity
- Behaviour monitoring
- Positive reinforcement
- Clear communication
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Highly organised
- Self-motivated
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Critical observation
- Staff training
- Behaviour modelling
- Progress reporting
- School administration
- Resource management
- Playground supervision
- Database management
- Microsoft Office
- Assessment review
- Safeguarding practices
- Child protection policies
- Class behaviour management
- Class supervising
- Student engagement
- Programme management
- Highly organised
- Early childhood education
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Polish
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Hobbies and interests
- reading books
- travelling
- dancing
Timeline
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Lancashire County Council
01.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
09.2015 - 07.2026
Burnley College
GCSE from Spanish Language
Lancaster College
Certificate of Higher Education
Lancaster College
NVQ Level 3 from Child Care
Primary School in Poland
A-Levels