Nirmal Thethi
Greenford,Middlesex
Summary
A highly skilled professional with a strong background in communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal management. Demonstrates exceptional ability to stay calm under pressure, meet deadlines, and build effective relationships. Adept at supporting group management and employing intervention techniques to resolve conflicts efficiently. Known for being a strong decision maker and problem solver with excellent listening skills. Career goals include leveraging these competencies to contribute to organisational success and foster a collaborative work environment.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exclusion Room Manager
Bolder Academy
Isleworth, Middlesex
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Main duties:
- To maintain smooth day to day running to schools inclusion room ensuring adequate work is given in order to maintain student learning.
- Promote effective pastoral support for students.
- Creating individualised plans to establish barriers to learning
- Promoted positive behavior through reflective interventions- 1:1 or group sessions and established successful results.
- Develop and implement the system for monitoring individual students' parents: subject teachers, SLT and outside agencies
- As Designated Safeguarding Lead to make sure all legislations changes are up to date and all school CPD is kept up to date on any safeguarding and child protection.
Pastoral Support Assistant Manager
Gumley House Fc
Isleworth, Hounslow
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Enhanced efficiency by organising files and documentation related to Safe guarding
- Streamlined communication for improved team collaboration with whole school providing additional CPD.
- Providing pastoral support to most vulnerable students with SEMH which made a 50% impact on building confidence and self-esteem.
- As qualified Mental Health lead promote student welfare, safety across the school, enabling students to meet their academic and personnel goals and beyond.
- Managed incoming calls, ensuring prompt response and resolution to outside agencies and parents.
Higher learning teaching assistant
Ark Acton Academy
Acton, Middlesex
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilising innovative teaching techniques.
- Assisted in curriculum development for improved learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive learning environment with effective classroom management strategies.
- Developed lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
- Extra curriculum - running after school clubs
- Art and Crafts
- Textiles
- Homework club
- Running Accelerated reading program
- Liaised with parents regarding students' academic and behavioural progress at parent-teacher meetings.
- Conducted assessments, evaluated student progress.
- Creating individualized learning and pastoral plans
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Implemented technology in teaching, enhancing the learning process.
- Collaborated with teachers for better understanding of curriculum requirements.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating an inclusive atmosphere.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating an inclusive atmosphere.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, creating an inclusive atmosphere.
- Prepared educational materials, aiding in comprehensive instruction delivery.
- Worked closely with students experiencing difficulties to boost their performance.
- Provided one-to-one support to students with special educational needs, improving their academic experience.
- Attended professional development seminars regularly for enhancement of teaching capabilities.
Higher level teaching assistant
Villiers High School
Southall, Ealing
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Enhanced pupil engagement by developing and implementing interactive lesson plans.
- Assisted teachers in creating inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Reinforced positive behavior with consistent classroom management techniques.
- Promoted academic achievement through one-on-one support for struggling pupils.
- Delivered differentiated instruction to accommodate varied learning styles, resulting in improved student comprehension.
- Prepared teaching resources and materials for effective lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and coordinate lesson activities, enhancing curriculum delivery.
- Implemented special education strategies, ensuring equal access to curriculum for SEN pupils.
- Encouraged independent learning by providing structured study guidance to pupils.
- Aided in development of Individual Education Plans for SEN children, improving personalised support.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding pupil progress.
- Facilitated small group sessions; aiding peer interaction and cooperative learning experiences.
- Attended parent-teacher meetings providing additional insight into individual pupil performance.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
Lead Practitioner to LSAs
Harlington School Pinkwell Lane Hayes
Hayes, Middlesex
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Management of LSA creating daily timetables in order of supporting students with additional needs , physically or learning difficulties. Providing in class support.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing individualized learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance effectiveness of lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom productivity through provision of one-to-one support.
- Promoted positive behavior, resulting in improved learning atmosphere.
- Supported children's emotional well-being whilst fostering their academic growth.
- Liaised with parents and guardians regularly, enhancing home-school communication.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive student support was provided.
- Tracked progress using detailed record-keeping systems, providing valuable insight into student development.
- Ran small group Read Write and Inc programs
- Assisted SENCo with EHCP statements and attended Annual reviews.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy regulations.
- Developed individualised treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with patients to develop tailored healthcare plans, enhancing their quality of life.
Achievement Leader
Bentleywood Girls School
Stanmore, Harrow
09.2016 - 08.2017
- .Worked alongside head of year, providing support through year 6 to Year 7 transition.
- Implementing and seeing through individualized improvement plans to promote attendance
- Working with parents and outside agencies
- Managing any conflict and resolution
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Attended CAF and Child Protection conferences
- Working in collaboration with Senior leadership tracking academic assessment data.
- Providing support to students struggling requiring additional support.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Student Support and Parent Adviser
Kingsley Academy Cecil Road Hounslow Middlesex
Hounslow
02.2007 - 08.2016
- Enhanced student wellbeing by offering empathetic and effective pastoral support.
- Coordinated with teachers to create individualised care plans for students returning from exclusion
- Monitoring student behaviour in class.
- Collaborated with external agencies for comprehensive student support services.
- Managed behavioural issues effectively, fostering a positive school culture.
- Mitigated learning challenges through implementation of tailored intervention strategies.
- Fostered open communication channels between students, parents, and staff.
- Offered consistent emotional support to pupils facing personal difficulties.
- Championed anti-bullying initiatives within the school community, promoting mutual respect amongst pupils.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information whilst adhering strictly to GDPR standards.
- Developed productive relationships with wider school community to strengthen pastoral care provision.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
- Delivered strategies to adult learners through workshops and seminars.
- Signposted opportunities for further learning and development.
- Provided guidance on risk management to safeguarding.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment.
Clerical Benefits Officer
121-125 Heath Road.
Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
01.1980 - 04.2004
- Managed in coming post on daily basis related to new benefits claims
- Assessing and preparing for payments
- Face to face counter queries
- Created comprehensive reports, offering insights into benefits and Appeals
- Receiving and making calls dealing with new and old claims.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulations, ensuring compliance in all practices.
- Ensured accuracy of data inputted into system by meticulous cross-checking procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR legislation for continued regulatory compliance
- Streamlined benefits administration by introducing efficient data management practices.
- Implemented new software for smoother handling of benefit claims resulting in increased productivity.
- Delivered accurate and timely benefits information to employees, enhancing their understanding of entitlements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about statutory regulations related to pensions and other benefits ensuring company compliance at all times.
- Interviewed benefit recipients to verify eligibility for continuing benefits or services.
- Enforced compliance with legal requirements related to government benefits.
- Drafted appropriate paperwork related to termination of benefits and fraud.
- Evaluated applications to determine eligibility.
- Communicated with beneficiaries to explain benefits and required processes.
Education
GCSEs - English
Cranford Community School
Cranford, Hounslow 09.1975 - 08.1979
NVQ Level 1, 2 and 3 - English
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 07.2006 - 11.2006
NVQ Level 3 - English
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 06.2006 - 11.2006
GCSEs - English
Oplex Online Learning
City of London 08.2019 - 11.2019
EAL Teaching qualification Level 1-5 - English as a Second Language
Oplex Online Learning
City of London 07.2006 - 08.2006
HLTA Qualification Level 4 - Working with SEND
Oplex Learning
City of London 06.2019 - 07.2019
Working with SEND Advance level - SEND
Oplex Learning
Mayfair London 06.2018 - 07.2018
Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3 - DSL
Highs Speed Training
UK 09.2023 - 09.2025
Drawing & Talking Practitioner Qualification - Practitioner qualification
High Speed Training
UK 08.2022 - 08.2022
Designated safeguarding Lead level 4 (Advanced) - Safeguarding
Training Express
London 11.2024 - 11.2024
Mental Health First Aider - Mental Health Lead
MHFA
London 04.2023 - 04.2023
Mental Health Champion - Mental Health and Well-being
Place2be
London 06.2023 - 06.2023
Lego Therapy Practitioner Qualification - CBT programs
Child Therapy Services
London 08.2023 - 08.2023
EBSA training - Level 1.,2,3 - Emotionally based School Avoidance
Anna Freud Training Centre
London 11.2024 - 11.2024
Skills
- Excellent communication and listening
- Ability to stay calm
- Ability to build good relationship
- Ability to work well under pressure meeting deadlines
- Support group management
- Being strong decision maker and Problem solver
- Interpersonal management skills
- Intervention techniques
- Conflict resolution
Certification
I am a Qualified Mental Health Lead, I also am a Practitioner for Lego and Art Therapy- Drawing & Talking Practitioner. This allows me to promote and share whole school practice as well as my own professional development.
Affiliations
- I am a creative person and love doing Art, Sewing , Knitting and cooking. I am a keen gardener and become good at DIY.
- I am a Trustee for a registered Charity building schools in Uganda and do a lot of fund raising
Languages
- English
- Punjabi
- Hindi
- Urdu fluently
Timeline
Designated safeguarding Lead level 4 (Advanced) - Safeguarding
Training Express
11.2024 - 11.2024
EBSA training - Level 1.,2,3 - Emotionally based School Avoidance
Anna Freud Training Centre
11.2024 - 11.2024
Exclusion Room Manager
Bolder Academy
09.2024 - 01.2025
Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3 - DSL
Highs Speed Training
09.2023 - 09.2025
Lego Therapy Practitioner Qualification - CBT programs
Child Therapy Services
08.2023 - 08.2023
Mental Health Champion - Mental Health and Well-being
Place2be
06.2023 - 06.2023
Mental Health First Aider - Mental Health Lead
MHFA
04.2023 - 04.2023
Drawing & Talking Practitioner Qualification - Practitioner qualification
High Speed Training
08.2022 - 08.2022
Pastoral Support Assistant Manager
Gumley House Fc
09.2021 - 09.2023
Higher learning teaching assistant
Ark Acton Academy
10.2020 - 08.2021
Higher level teaching assistant
Villiers High School
01.2020 - 10.2020
GCSEs - English
Oplex Online Learning
08.2019 - 11.2019
HLTA Qualification Level 4 - Working with SEND
Oplex Learning
06.2019 - 07.2019
Working with SEND Advance level - SEND
Oplex Learning
06.2018 - 07.2018
Lead Practitioner to LSAs
Harlington School Pinkwell Lane Hayes
11.2017 - 12.2019
Achievement Leader
Bentleywood Girls School
09.2016 - 08.2017
Student Support and Parent Adviser
Kingsley Academy Cecil Road Hounslow Middlesex
02.2007 - 08.2016
NVQ Level 1, 2 and 3 - English
City & Guilds of London Institute
07.2006 - 11.2006
EAL Teaching qualification Level 1-5 - English as a Second Language
Oplex Online Learning
07.2006 - 08.2006
NVQ Level 3 - English
City & Guilds of London Institute
06.2006 - 11.2006
Clerical Benefits Officer
121-125 Heath Road.
01.1980 - 04.2004
GCSEs - English
Cranford Community School
09.1975 - 08.1979
Similar Profiles
Isabella RobertsIsabella Roberts
Barista at Bolder Coffee Inc.Barista at Bolder Coffee Inc.
Diana Alexandra PanicanDiana Alexandra Panican
AML/KYC Analyst at Bolder Luxembourg S.AAML/KYC Analyst at Bolder Luxembourg S.A
Michaela AnthonyMichaela Anthony
Event Staff at Bolder EventsEvent Staff at Bolder Events
Jasraj JanduJasraj Jandu
Supervisor at WickesSupervisor at Wickes
Khushali SidhpuraKhushali Sidhpura
Retail sales associate at Royal Caribbean InternationalRetail sales associate at Royal Caribbean International