Natasha Bigby
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated SEN teaching professional with extensive expertise in adaptive learning techniques, individualised education plans, and SEN curriculum knowledge. Demonstrates proficiency in ICT, data entry, and reporting to support effective educational strategies. Skilled in fostering inclusivity and intercultural competency while adhering to safeguarding protocols and promoting student-centred learning. Adept at employing therapeutic approaches, reading intervention strategies, and positive reinforcement to enhance student outcomes. Committed to advancing special needs literacy through patience, resilience, and a deep understanding of diverse learner needs.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Energetic Learning Support Assistant with knack for fostering inclusive and supportive learning environment. Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods, leading to noticeable improvements in academic performance. Skilled in tailoring support to individual needs, promoting confidence and independence among learners.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
classroom Teaching assistant
New College Worcester
Worcester, Worcestershire
- Assisted colleagues with day-to-day tasks, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve their learning.
- Coordinated extra-curricular activities for overall development of SEN pupils.
- Ensured compliance with SEN regulations by keeping accurate and up-to-date records.
- Provided support to SEN students, enhancing their academic journey.
- Provided one-to-one assistance in literacy and numeracy tasks, boosting academic performance of SEN pupils.
Learning support assistant
Solihull Academy
Birmingham, West Midlands
12.2018 - Current
- Provided behavioural management strategies to maintain disciplined atmosphere.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Encouraged independent learning habits amongst pupils through consistent mentoring.
- Helped organise after-school clubs, enriching extracurricular offering of the school.
- Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Assisted teacher in maintaining a clean and organised classroom environment for optimal learning conditions.
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers for development of effective learning plans.
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Assisted in creating lesson materials, improving educational effectiveness.
- Aided in the delivery of lessons, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
- Worked with lead teacher to diversify instruction for varied needs and learning modalities.
- Delivered lessons in small group sessions to help students comprehended core concepts.
- Offered constructive feedback to support students in achieving academic goals.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care
Newman University
Birmingham 09.2024 - 06.2025
HND Health & Social Care - Health and Social Care
Birmingham 09.2014 - 06.2016
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
St Joseph College Wolverhampton
Birmingham /2009 - /2010
Certificate of Higher Education -
The Open University
/2005 - /2006
Skills
- Secondary school subjects familiarity
- Data entry and reporting
- ICT proficiency
- Sensitivity towards special needs
- Positive reinforcement usage
- Constructive feedback
- Safeguarding protocols adherence
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Inclusivity advocacy
- Individualised education plans
- Adaptive learning techniques
- SEN curriculum knowledge
- Patience and resilience
- Special needs literacy
- Therapeutic approaches
- Reading intervention strategies
- Intercultural competency
- Children safeguarding
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) reviews
- Student Centred Learning (SCL)
- SEN teaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care
Newman University
09.2024 - 06.2025
Learning support assistant
Solihull Academy
12.2018 - Current
HND Health & Social Care - Health and Social Care
09.2014 - 06.2016
classroom Teaching assistant
New College Worcester
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
St Joseph College Wolverhampton
/2009 - /2010
Certificate of Higher Education -
The Open University
/2005 - /2006
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