Nicola White
Liverpool,United Kingdom
Summary
Following the completion of my honours degree in Children, Schools and Families, I am seeking new opportunities to work with adults, children, and families. Prior to this, I achieved a foundation level qualification (equivalent to Level 3) in health and social care. I possess extensive experience in supporting roles and have acquired valuable insights during my placements in schools. I am a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in EYFS understanding and child safeguarding certification, committed to fostering diverse student engagement through one-to-one support and small group instruction. Demonstrates expertise professionalism, record keeping, and reporting, ensuring clear communication and maintaining safe environments. Utilises creative thinking and safeguarding policy knowledge to enhance educational experiences, aiming to contribute positively to student development and well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
TA - Placement
Saint Matthews Primary School
Bolton , Manchester
2025.10 - 2026.05
- Managed pupil behaviour to support a calm, positive classroom atmosphere daily.
- Supported teachers to keep lesson delivery smooth and on schedule.
- Applied current pedagogic techniques to strengthen effectiveness of classroom teaching.
- Coordinated with staff to help deliver successful school events.
- Provided pastoral support and facilitated multi-agency collaboration for families.
- Delivered in-class support for children with additional needs during learning activities.
- Completed marking and planned interventions alongside one-to-one learning sessions.
Support care worker
Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire
2020.12 - 2024.03
- Observed client behaviour closely and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Responded quickly to requests or concerns to enhance patient comfort.
- Provided respite services to family caregivers for brief rest periods.
- Administered medication on prescribed schedules to support health maintenance.
- Handled moving and assisting tasks safely for clients.
- Provided respite services to family caregivers for brief rest periods.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
University of Lancashire
Preston 2021.09 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Arts - Children, Schools and Families
University of lancashire
Preston 2023.09 - 2026.04
Skills
- EYFS understanding
- Child safeguarding certification
- Student engagement
- One to one support
- Classroom management
- Record keeping and reporting
- Creative thinking
- Safeguarding policy knowledge
- Clear communication
- Maintaining safe environments
- One-to-one and small group instruction
Certification
Safeguarding Awareness Certificate - 2024
Safeguarding Children Level 1 and 2 - 2024
Safeguarding Children with Disabilities - 2024
Understanding Child Development and the EYFS - 2025
Supporting individual differences and needs - 2025
Effective curriculum and assessment - 2025
Timeline
TA - Placement
Saint Matthews Primary School
2025.10 - 2026.05
Bachelor of Arts - Children, Schools and Families
University of lancashire
2023.09 - 2026.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
University of Lancashire
2021.09 - 2022.05
Support care worker
Lancashire County Council
2020.12 - 2024.03