Natasha Thorpe
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
After turning 40 and moving to a completely new city, I am looking for a new challenge.
I am reliable, hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills and eager to learn new skills, within the perfect job role. I am ready to help team achieve company goals.
My previous jobs have made me energetic, flexible, able to think on the spot, adaptable and an excellent team-player eager to bring strong ideas and decision making skills to growing company.
I am understanding and caring and always listen and respect others. Making me able to deal sensitively with customers. I am always committed and motivated within my role and always put 100 percent into my roles, with a strong work ethic, professional demeanour and great initiative.
I am confident in using various methods of record keeping and have basic IT skills. Working with children has made my very organised and adaptable and that anyone can learn.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Level 3 nursery nurse
Appletree day care
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
06.2023 - Current
- I support inspiring and ambitious practices, enabling the nursery to maintain good OFSTED standards.
- Supervising children from birth to five years in ratio numbers.
- I plan and delivering age appropriate activities and opportunities to thrive and challenge individual children, keeping them motivated and sustain their interest and enjoyment. Observing, planning and evaluating child development to EYFS learning standards ( Having the knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework), which I deliver and support children on a daily bases.
- I am able to use technology and supported apps to record children's milestones and achievements for accurate progress reporting.
- Have an understanding and deliver equal opportunities and diversity in the setting. Creating an inclusive learning environment by constantly promoting best practices in SEN teaching.
- Awareness of health and saftey and safegaurding.
- The ability to work in a team, share ideas and communicate with others.
- communicate, support and advice parents on their child's development. I have built a positive partnership with parents. Also having the ability to deal with sensitive situations.
- Have the love of children and an empathy towards managing their care, being receptive and positive to change.
- I'm flexible and adaptable. Supporting different rooms and areas where needed.
- i Have Literacy and numeracy skills to include the recording of children’s development and to supporting children’s learning .
- Working with children has made me patience, tactile, enthusiasm, the ability to think on the spot and work under pressure and be commitment to my role.
- I Maintain a high standard of hygiene, have good Communication Skill, the ability to work off own initiative.
- And can communicating information to children through play.
- I prioritise safety and wellbeing of children by monitoring safety, cleanliness and manners at all times. Clean and keep rooms and play areas tidy for reduced accident risks.
- Create stimulating nursery displays for improved learning engagement.
- Assist with preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
- Keep confidential any information regarding children, members of staff and administration acquired as part of job.
- Help children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
- Manage challenging behaviour with positive reinforcement techniques.
Betting shop cashier
Ladbrokes/Coral
Banbury, Oxfordshire
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Displayed and restocked merchandise by following Ladbroke guidelines. To help promote sports and bingo bettings. Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns politely and professionally, supporting positive customer experiences. Offering them tea breaks and safety betting guidelines (maximum time and price limits)
- Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times. Having the ability to work the computers and scanning machines, to handle bets smoothly and quickly.
- Resolved customer complaints and answered queries about store products.
- Helped meet business needs by working extra shifts.
- Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
- Completed closing procedures each day.
- Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute transactions.
- Reduced customer wait times through optimised checkout processes.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs. Taking a friendly approach to help customers feel happy and welcome.
- Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.
- Checked notes carefully to spot counterfeit currency.
- Entered and verified game-related data on computer system.
- Generated and issued list of approximate odds to guarantee house profitability.
- Distributed winnings and collected payments from losers.
- Identified and removed cheating players following procedure.
- Adhered to ethical code of conduct for gambling.
- Stayed up-to-date on policies and rules to maintain consistency.
- Communicated betting information and outlined related procedures.
- Calculated risk to decide odds and hedge or refuse bets.
- Handled complaints and reported incidents to management.
- Facilitated games of chance in gambling establishments.
- Organised cash flow and recorded transactions for accurate recordkeeping.
- Ran daily functions of tote operations.
- Complied with regulatory standards and requirements.
- Processed data quickly and accurately for smooth, orderly operations.
- Served customers with excellent customer service skills to facilitate positive experiences.
- Determined odds using multiple sources of information.
- Enforced gambling rules to guarantee fair play.
- Distributed cards, spun roulette wheel and rolled dice in casino environment.
- De-escalated conflict to prevent incidents and maintain patron safety.
HLTA
queensway primary school
Banbury, Oxfordshire
03.2017 - 06.2023
- I worked along side the class teacher delivering the national curriculum and contributed to the development of other support staff, students and school policies and strategies .Helping teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
- I worked collaboratively with teaching staff and assisted in some planning and management/preparation of resources.
- I could direct teacher assistants where appropriate to get the best learning opportunities from the students.
- I communicated with parents and carers.
- I prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest. Preparing positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
- I tutored whole class, as well as students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects. Delivering the lesson at age and ability levels, making sure the children got the best out of the lessons and was able to be flexible and adapt where needed to get a positive outcome. Boosting academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
- I supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments. Caring out risk assessments and reporting to site manager when risks where identified.
- Built and maintained sensitive relationships towards students, especially ones with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence. Developing and nurturing excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Having an understanding and deliver equal opportunities and diversity in the setting. Creating an inclusive learning environment by constantly promoting best practices in SEN teaching.
- Worked closely and forming good relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- I organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies. distributing learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
- I provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support also overseeing students during breaks to maintain safe environment. Helping them follow rules and share playground equipment and support outdoor games.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Partnered with department faculty to elevate profile and attract more qualified students.
- Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Taught online classes to large groups using teams to upload learning materials and assess students' work, during lockdown and home learning.
- Regularly attended staff meeting and training sessions. Developing and improving my own learning to enable i give my best outcome to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
Teacher assistant
school
10.2006 - 03.2016
- Worked closely with teachers to assess student needs and provide required support in guidance with the national curriculum.
- Made sure and helped towards the smooth running of the classroom, setting up and making activities to support the teachers and students. Assisting and helping students, directed by class teacher by supporting attention and understanding
- Supported students with academic and personal development, implementing long-term plans to raise attainment levels. Reporting back to class teacher any concerns noticed.
- Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences, by putting up displays and organising children's work.
- Worked closely with SEN and EAL students, differentiating session delivery according to individual needs.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Adapted communication styles to individual student needs, including using Social Stories and Makaton.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
- Conducted risk assessments to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Successfully built positive rapport with students, increasing class engagement. Being adaptable for the child maturity and understand as I worked with nursery children to 11 years.
- Updated reports and observations to chart student progress and attainment levels.
- worked closely with children falling behind exceptoions helping to bridge the gap and develop a clear understanding. This included making additional resources and smaller grouped children to help focus.
Education
special educational needs and disabilities
Lincolnshire safeguarding children partnership
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 11.2023 -
Early child development- foundation
virtual college
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 11.2023 -
FGM
virtual college
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 11.2023 -
Radicalisation and extremism
virtual college
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 11.2023 -
NVQ Level 2 - Food safety and hygiene
National Day Nurseries Association
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 10.2023 -
introduction to safeguarding everyone in lincolnshire
Lincolnshire safeguarding children partnership
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 06.2023 -
we all have mental health
SAMH
Oxford, Oxfordshire 06.2023 -
paediatric first aid
mini first aid
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 08.2023 - 08.2026
french online level 1,2 and 3
learning online
Oxford, Oxfordshire 02.2022 -
improving LGBTQ+ young peoples mental health and wellbeing
stonewall learning
Oxford, Oxfordshire 11.2021 -
fire marshal and warden training
virtual college
Oxford, Oxfordshire 03.2021 -
NVQ Level 2 - understanding children and young people's mental health
ncfe cache
Oxford, Oxfordshire 11.2021 -
working memory
online learning
Oxford, Oxfordshire 06.2020 -
Autism awareness
learning online
Oxford, Oxfordshire 05.2020 -
supporting EAL learners
online learning
Oxford, Oxfordshire 05.2020 -
child behaviour
online academies
Oxford, Oxfordshire 03.2018 -
Certificate of Higher Education - higher level teaching assistant status
HLTA
Northampton, Northamptonshire 03.2015 -
Makaton level 1,2 and 3
the makaton vocabulary development project
Long Eaton, Derbyshire 11.2006 -
NVQ Level 2 - understanding autistic spectrum disorders
OCN
Long Eaton, Derbyshire 06.2006 -
NVQ Level 3 - early years care and education
city and guilds
Long Eaton, Derbyshire 05.2004 -
NVQ Level 2 - health and social care intermediate
edexcel
Long Eaton, Derbyshire 07.2000 -
GCSEs - English
AQA
Long Eaton, Derbyshire 07.2000 -
GCSEs - Maths
AQA
Long Eaton, Derbyshire 07.2000 -
GCSEs - English Literature
AQA
Long Eaton, Derbyshire 07.2000 -
GCSEs - Science double
Edexecel
Long Eaton, Derbyshire 07.2000 -
Skills
- Food hygiene principles
- SEN assessment strategies
- Play-based learning
- Paediatric first aid
- EYFS curriculum knowledge
- Behaviour redirection
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- safeguarding
- Radicalisation
- FGM awarness
Work availability
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Timeline
special educational needs and disabilities
Lincolnshire safeguarding children partnership
11.2023 -
Early child development- foundation
virtual college
11.2023 -
FGM
virtual college
11.2023 -
Radicalisation and extremism
virtual college
11.2023 -
NVQ Level 2 - Food safety and hygiene
National Day Nurseries Association
10.2023 -
paediatric first aid
mini first aid
08.2023 - 08.2026
Level 3 nursery nurse
Appletree day care
06.2023 - Current
introduction to safeguarding everyone in lincolnshire
Lincolnshire safeguarding children partnership
06.2023 -
we all have mental health
SAMH
06.2023 -
Betting shop cashier
Ladbrokes/Coral
11.2022 - 06.2023
french online level 1,2 and 3
learning online
02.2022 -
improving LGBTQ+ young peoples mental health and wellbeing
stonewall learning
11.2021 -
NVQ Level 2 - understanding children and young people's mental health
ncfe cache
11.2021 -
fire marshal and warden training
virtual college
03.2021 -
working memory
online learning
06.2020 -
Autism awareness
learning online
05.2020 -
supporting EAL learners
online learning
05.2020 -
child behaviour
online academies
03.2018 -
HLTA
queensway primary school
03.2017 - 06.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - higher level teaching assistant status
HLTA
03.2015 -
Makaton level 1,2 and 3
the makaton vocabulary development project
11.2006 -
Teacher assistant
school
10.2006 - 03.2016
NVQ Level 2 - understanding autistic spectrum disorders
OCN
06.2006 -
NVQ Level 3 - early years care and education
city and guilds
05.2004 -
NVQ Level 2 - health and social care intermediate
edexcel
07.2000 -
GCSEs - English
AQA
07.2000 -
GCSEs - Maths
AQA
07.2000 -
GCSEs - English Literature
AQA
07.2000 -
GCSEs - Science double
Edexecel
07.2000 -
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