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Education
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Nicola Manley

Nicola Manley

Bow,City of London

Summary

Focused Senior HLTA/ Teacher of ASDAN possesses strong knowledge of SEN requirements and protocols. Monitors IEP adherence and works with individual students to address challenges and offer academic support and is skilled in holding Annual Reviews. Skilled in behaviour management, grounding techniques and healthy coping mechanisms. Emerging educator eager to apply academic training to hands-on instruction role. Supports student needs with strong assessment and lesson-planning skills. Possesses strong active listening skills and engages well with students to support trusting rapport. Skilled Secondary School Teacher with proven ability to improve student learning through tailored reading, writing and study skills and started as a Caring Primary School Teacher skilled in working with diverse student classrooms. I teach ASDAN which is a lifeskills programme for SEN students in Preparing for Adulthood, My Independence and Lifeskills Challenge.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior HLTA / Teacher of ASDAN

Wapping High School
Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets
04.2018 - Current

I am in charge of the SEN team which consists of 6 members of staff and students who have an EHCP and work alongside my SENco.

I teach SEN students and deliver ASDAN as part of the curriculum, Speech and language interventions, Dyslexic interventions, Reading interventions and give 1-1 support to SEN students.

I hold Annual Reviews and work alongside Educational psychologists, Speech and language therapists, CAMH's, Social Workers, Phoenix Outreach and carry out reports such as IEP’s and Learning passports and make referrals to outside agencies.

* Trained in first aid, FGM awareness and have the full certification.

  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Part Time Customer Service

Marks and Spencer Group PLC
Islington, North London
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Planned staff rotas to meet customer needs whilst remaining under budget.
  • Leveraged strong product and service knowledge to assist customers and resolve issues.
  • Led staff appraisals and identified development opportunities to improve employee morale and customer care.
  • Worked with the public and had to show great customer service in times of difficult and upset customers.

Part Time Child minder

Baroness Oona-King
London, Tower Hamlets
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Observed and supervised children's play activities with stringent care, eliminating accidents and risk.
  • Accompanied children to parks and play spaces, providing diligent supervision for maximised child safety.
  • Arrived at agreed locations on-time and ready to work for reliable service.


  • Cared for children and completed associated household tasks with professionalism and efficiency.

Teaching Assistant/HlTA

St Elizabeth R.C. Primary School
Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets
01.2005 - 07.2016
  • I started working as a teaching assistant in early years and throughout my career at St Elizabeth's I have worked in both KS1 and KS2. I then progressed onto becoming a HL3TA and began to plan and take lessons by myself. I also ran the Art after school club, Homework club and the Christmas club.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.

Trainee Cardiographer

NHS
Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
  • Communicated ideas and information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
  • Monitored stock to maintain consistent supply for inventory.
  • Used problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and prioritise workload.
  • I worked in ITU and CCU recording patients ECG's and read the tracing and gave back to my Supervisor.
  • I worked in the heart clinic at the London Chest Hospital and met with patients and carried out ECG's in clinic.

Customer services advisor

Marks and Spencer PLC
Liverpool Street, City of London
02.1996 - 01.1998
  • Performed cashier duties, including balancing and end-of-day banking.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • 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.
  • Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems.
  • Highlighted product features and benefits in line with customer needs, securing high-value sales.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and deliver viable solutions.
  • Provided high levels of in-store service, promptly resolving complaints to maintain customer satisfaction.

HLTA

Swanlea Secondary School
Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
  • Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
  • Planned academic courses to align with updates to national curriculum.
  • Alerted pastoral teams of concerns about particular students to offer appropriate support.
  • Selected appropriate books and teaching supports tailored to student interests.
  • Prepared appropriate learning resources to aid student comprehension of new concepts.
  • Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
  • Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.

Education

Diploma of Teaching - Education

Queen Mary University of London, London
04.2001 -

B-Tech in Business and Finance - Business Studies

Hackney Community College, London
04.2001 -

GCSEs - Education

City and East London College, London
04.2001 -
  • Media Studies B
  • Sociology C
  • Law C

GCSEs - Education

Bishop Challoner R.C Girl's School, London
04.2001 -
  • English Language A
  • English Literature A-
  • R.E A
  • Maths C
  • Science C
  • French C
  • Office studies C
  • Food Technology C
  • History C
  • P.E. C

Skills

  • Strength-based teaching
  • Adaptive behaviour adjustment
  • Self-monitoring techniques
  • Disability behaviour management
  • Peer support programmes
  • Inclusive education
  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
  • Visual impairment adjustments
  • Autism expertise
  • Classroom management support
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organised and reliable
  • Positive reinforcement strategies
  • Pastoral care
  • Adaptation policy framework
  • Problem-solving

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family and dog, travelling, reading and swimming.

Timeline

Senior HLTA / Teacher of ASDAN - Wapping High School
04.2018 - Current
Part Time Customer Service - Marks and Spencer Group PLC
10.2016 - 02.2017
HLTA - Swanlea Secondary School
09.2016 - 07.2017
Part Time Child minder - Baroness Oona-King
01.2014 - 11.2016
Teaching Assistant/HlTA - St Elizabeth R.C. Primary School
01.2005 - 07.2016
Queen Mary University of London - Diploma of Teaching, Education
04.2001 -
Hackney Community College - B-Tech in Business and Finance, Business Studies
04.2001 -
City and East London College - GCSEs, Education
04.2001 -
Bishop Challoner R.C Girl's School - GCSEs, Education
04.2001 -
Trainee Cardiographer - NHS
01.1998 - 01.2000
Customer services advisor - Marks and Spencer PLC
02.1996 - 01.1998
Nicola Manley