Nicole Simpson

Outside of Northern Ireland, going to India allowed the development of confidence of teaching English as a second language. Moreover, it allowed the development of different learning types, time management and compassion and empathy for students with different lifestyles.

Voluntary Special Educational needs helped refine the skill of problem solving.

Working as respite with a nonverbal, autistic child provided the confidence in adaptability.

Caring and friendly classroom assistant with 2 years paid experience as well as multiple voluntary placements whilst still at school, both primary and secondary school. Enthusiastic with a passion for making English enjoyable and exciting to students. Committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve academic goals, in end of year tests, GCSE or even A level. Motivated by the knowledge that all children can be successful learners, with the right support.

Being deputy head girl in school taught leadership and confidence to speak in front of a crowd.

• Travel
• Keeping fit and going to the Gym
• Reading

• From Interview, got selected to travel to India to teach English
• Leadership role at High School - Deputy Head Girl
• Paired Reading Manager at High School
• Highest Achiever in GCSE Religious Studies (2018)

AAIS Post Primary:- Tier 1 ASD Online training for Post-Primary Professionals

Introduction to Spellings for Classroom Assistants

An Introduction to Phonics for Classroom Assistants

Dyslexia Awareness for Classroom Assistants

Strategies to Support Pupils with Comprehension Difficulties