Nicola Buckley
Bolton
Summary
Dedicated education professional with an understanding of the national curriculum. Demonstrates resilience and perseverance, effectively implementing active learning strategies and providing one-to-one student support, including SEND support. Skilled in phonics knowledge, 1-2-1 tutoring in phonics, literacy and numeracy support, with a reasonable understanding in SEN training and autism spectrum disorder understanding. Committed to child safeguarding and behavioural understanding, enhancing classroom environments through creative displays and effective supervision.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching assistant in primary school
St Gregorys
Farnworth, Bolton
09.2023 - Current
- Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
- Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress.
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
Shop floor assistant
Next
Bolton, Lancashire
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with management to implement promotional activities effectively.
- Stocked shelves neatly and accurately, maintaining visual standards of shop floor.
- Collaborated with colleagues whilst assisting customers, improving teamwork efficiency.
- Responded professionally to customer complaints; resolved issues amicably.
- Participated in staff training sessions; gained valuable retail knowledge.
- Provided product information to customers, facilitating informed purchasing decisions.
- Supported sales team, boosting overall performance.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent service on shop floor.
- Created welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers warmly upon arrival.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
Warehouse operative
Argos
Heywood, Manchester
03.2004 - 04.2022
- Checked invoices against delivered items to ensure accuracy in record keeping.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching assistant
Bolton College
Bolton 09.2022 - 06.2023
Skills
- Phonics tutoring
- SEN understanding
- One-to-one student support
- SEND support
- Playground supervision
- Child safeguarding
Affiliations
- Gardening, walking.
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
St Gregorys
09.2023 - Current
Shop floor assistant
Next
09.2022 - 08.2023
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching assistant
Bolton College
09.2022 - 06.2023
Warehouse operative
Argos
03.2004 - 04.2022
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