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Patricia Nielsen

Learning support assistant
Plumstead,London

Summary

I am a learning support assistant in the Designated Special Provision (DSP) and an active ELSA for lower key stage 2 coming to 3-years. In a department with a team of 4. I am dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment for Neurodiverse children and am truly inspired with a clear understanding of effective communication, safeguarding protocols and structured routines, highlighting the care and thoughtfulness I bring to work.

Daily, I work to support both verbal and nonverbal children while adhering to essential policies, such as the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, and the Equality Act—demonstrating commitment to ensuring a learning space free from prejudice. Incorporate methods to minimize sensory sensitivities and ensure curriculum accessibility is invaluable in creating meaningful educational experiences where possible.

I am mindful towards resource utilization and educational practices as a strategic approach in achieving positive outcomes. By tailoring interventions and collaborating with teachers, am actively shaping an environment where every learner's unique needs are met and helping them thrive academically and beyond due to their uniqueness,

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Learning Support Assistant

Millennium primary school
London, England
03.2023 - Current

Skills and abilities

  • Delivering lessons with complete understanding of pupils' needs adapted to them in groups or 1:1, during lessons, with creative teaching methods.
  • Collaborating with teachers for effective learning and planning to Uniqueness.
  • Liaising with parents about pupil progress.
  • Overseeing health and safety, self-care. This role involves teamwork to ensure inclusivity environment.
  • Attending personal development training and reflecting on how to improve SEN approaches.
  • Other key responsibilities include navigating individualized Education health care plans to achieve targets.
  • Incorporating sensology as topic using all five senses. Use of AA/ bucket sharing, attention, and engaging turn-taking games.
  • Use of dough disco to enhance fine motor skills like running, jumping, skipping, hopping, twirling.
  • Sensory circuits for emotional regulation and focus
  • Incorporating Teacch trays 123 trays that help children build independence and attention.
  • Speech and language therapy. where focus is on sounds, language ,comprehension, use of AAC (PECS-social communication books, communication devices like iPads.
  • Creating atmosphere where every child can thrive .
  • Minimising Sensory triggers.
  • Monitoring pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teacher.
  • Accompanying pupils on school trips to ensure safety and enjoyment for all pupils involved.
  • Modelling empathetic behaviour, and perseverance, conflict-resolution methods for defusing problems to gain emotional intelligence.
  • Incorporate games and activities related to daily lessons, assisting in reinforcing learning concepts.
  • Preparing materials, activities. and complete learning objectives, in small groups sessions to help students comprehend core concepts.
  • Dealing with challenging behaviour using interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action using ELSA which results in positive, and improved calm experience.
  • Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school's mission and values, and have impactful relationships with others to complete tasks and solve problems.
  • Being mindful of each child's uniqueness.

Support staff member

Empowering learners supply
London, Greenwich
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintain children's progress reports,
  • Giving personalised care and hygiene.
  • Supported strengthened language skills in children using creative storytelling
  • Maintained close teamwork with other practitioners to create sustainable lesson plans catered to different learners unique abilities.
  • Conducted educational games to stimulate cognitive growth in toddlers.
  • Ensured overall well-being of children using zones of proximal development.
  • Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate creative activities like hide-and-seek, shadow puppets, Colour-mixing activity materials and objects
  • Managed child behaviour resulting in empathy
  • Prepared daily activity schedules to promote fun-filled learning experiences for children.
  • Enhanced emotional development of children through use of empathy-focused group activities.
  • Attending parent-teacher meetings, fostering strong communication channels between nursery and home.
  • Participated actively in team meetings and trainings; stayed updated on latest childcare best practices.
  • Ensured safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
  • Promoted inclusivity in class using diverse teaching materials and practices.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents, and staff.
  • Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
  • Handled nappy changes and kepting detailed log sheets.
  • Motivated and inspired children.
  • Promoting emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
  • Kept accurate learning journal records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Tailoring activities to all children based on their age, interests, and abilities.
  • Upheld safeguarding and maintained positive child security and wellbeing.
  • Demonstrating intercultural awareness for inclusive care provisions.
  • Noting pupils' development and progress to parents and caregivers.
  • Supporting literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
  • Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies

Practitioner, Dulwich Day Nursery

Family First Nurseries
London, Dulwich
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Observed intercultural awareness among children
  • Delivered holistic support for well-rounded childcare provisions.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
  • Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
  • Managed misbehaviour through providing opportunities for positive interactions, modelling positive behaviour ,positive enforcement, managing transitions safety and quiet spaces, collaborating with families.
  • Wrote reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
  • Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement.
  • Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests and abilities.
  • Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
  • Delivered lessons in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
  • Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
  • Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
  • Keeping detailed progress observations..
  • Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
  • Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
  • Planned educational games to stimulate cognitive growth in toddlers.
  • Incorporated songs and rhymes into daily routines, enhancing toddlers' speech abilities.
  • Assisted with nap times, which contributed to improved energy levels among students throughout day.
  • Ensured safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
  • Managed child behaviour effectively, resulting in harmonious learning environments.

Early years Practitioners

Evolve within recruitment
London, Greenwich
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Encouraged educational play and interaction.
  • Supported children's language skills through storytelling sessions.
  • Encouraged children's independence when needed.
  • Children's needs, including feeding, nappy changing, nap time scheduling quality care.
  • Observed each child's behaviour and logged incidents
  • Creating nurturing, caring atmosphere conducive to learning for every child and creative play
  • Positive relationships with parents through regular communication
  • Facilitated outdoor play sessions to encourage physical development and coordination amongst children. And activities that promote children's cognitive and social growth.
  • Adhered strictly to nursery policies regarding health and safety standards during all activities.

Teaching through-play activities, aiding social, emotional, and educational growth.

  • Maintaining detailed development records.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
  • Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
  • Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.

Children and Young peoples Minister

St Thomas and Luke's Church
London, Charlton
07.2018 - Current

Level 4 Catalyst Course – This is a dynamic training program designed to equip individuals working with children and young people in local churches. It covers mission, discipleship, inclusion, and leadership, helping participants develop skills to engage effectively with young learners

Completed Level 4 certificate in children's spirituality , which focuses on nurturing young people's faith, ensuring their emotional and spiritual well-being, and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for them

Bishop's Certificate is one-year discipleship course that deepened understanding of Christian faith, scripture, and ministry. It is often taken by those exploring roles in church leadership, youth work, or pastoral care

The past 5 years. Commitment to children's safety and well-being.

Through proactive approach and strong awareness of safeguarding protocols. Holding certifications in health and safety and food hygiene reinforces this ability.

Am vigilant, able to facilitate choice-making and respectfully communicating to ensure that children feel supported and valued. By monitoring, engaging, and fostering inclusivity, as significant core values.

Respect and observe religious and dietary requirements for children's individual needs.

Support process of upholding government guidance and recommendations for young people's faith by demonstrating awareness of protocols around protecting children and ensuring safe practices that are also age-appropriate

Customer service representative

Boots Coventry Gardens
London, London
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Improved customer satisfaction by effectively handling complaints and inquiries.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment, promoting conducive atmosphere for both staff and customers.
  • Processed orders promptly, ensuring positive shopping experience for customers.
  • Offered enhanced shopper experience.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers fostering brand loyalty and repeat business.

Sales representative

Verisure Alarm UK Ltd
London, Royal Kensington
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Tailored pitches according to individual consumer preferences to increase conversion rates.
  • Educated customers about product features and benefits, driving informed purchasing decisions.
  • Streamlined order processing system for faster delivery times. Converted warm leads into sales through direct selling approach. Creating portfolios of long-term relationships with customers and generating sales through cold canvassing and Installations.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions, and select best decisions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Maintained thorough records of all sales activities to ensure transparency.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to facilitate customer decisions.
  • Navigated challenging negotiations to secure lucrative contracts.
  • Identified potential leads, resulting in improved sales performance.

Education

Certificate in supporting children with autism - Autism

Outreach Centre Newhaven Eltham
London
01.2025 - 02.2025

NVQ Level 3 - Emotional literacy support Assistant Level(ELSA)

Royal Borough of Greenwich
Greenwich
09.2024 - 10.2024

NVQ Level 3 - Certificate in understanding Autism level 3

Learning Curve Royal Greenwich Borough
London
03.2022 - 09.2022

NVQ Level 3 - Introduction to Mental Health level 3

Learning Curve, Greenwich Borough
London
03.2024 - 09.2024

NVQ Level 3 - Special Education needs level 3

Learning Curve Greenwich
London
09.2021 - 03.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Colleges

Support in Education/ College, Lewisham College
London, Lewisham
07.2021 - 12.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate in childcare early year's Education

First Step
London
06.2019

GCSEs - History, Geography, Economics Art and craft and English

St Marys Goretti SSS
Kampala, uganda
01.1998 - 11.2000

Skills

Effective communication using visual aids, breaking down tasks into manageable steps for children with unique abilities

  • Behaviour support through social stories, emotional support through ELSA sessions, and positive reinforcement
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding and risk assessments
  • Knowledge of Sensory Circuits
  • Facilitating development of fine motor skills, like, manipulating, exploring and playing to strengthen physical muscles like drawing, colouring, puzzles ,block building, sensory circuits, attention, zones of regulation
  • Adaptable, organised, insightful, problem-solving, good listener, and body language awareness
  • Experience in use of Bucket, Rewards system, Teacch Trays, visual Time table routines and positive alternatives interesting behaviour including identifying sensory sensitivities
  • Use of Structured routines (Schedules), calendars Support plan implementation
  • Knowledge of Autism and learning Disability Equality Act
  • Use of nonverbal communication interventions using PECS, visual aids cue cards ,communication boards, high-tech communication devices like SENMAC

Affiliations

  • Jogging, Art and craft Travel

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Certificate in supporting children with autism - Autism

Outreach Centre Newhaven Eltham
01.2025 - 02.2025

NVQ Level 3 - Emotional literacy support Assistant Level(ELSA)

Royal Borough of Greenwich
09.2024 - 10.2024

NVQ Level 3 - Introduction to Mental Health level 3

Learning Curve, Greenwich Borough
03.2024 - 09.2024

Support staff member

Empowering learners supply
04.2023 - 08.2023

Learning Support Assistant

Millennium primary school
03.2023 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Certificate in understanding Autism level 3

Learning Curve Royal Greenwich Borough
03.2022 - 09.2022

Practitioner, Dulwich Day Nursery

Family First Nurseries
02.2022 - 03.2023

NVQ Level 3 - Special Education needs level 3

Learning Curve Greenwich
09.2021 - 03.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Colleges

Support in Education/ College, Lewisham College
07.2021 - 12.2021

Early years Practitioners

Evolve within recruitment
02.2021 - 03.2022

Customer service representative

Boots Coventry Gardens
09.2019 - 12.2019

Sales representative

Verisure Alarm UK Ltd
01.2019 - 07.2019

Children and Young peoples Minister

St Thomas and Luke's Church
07.2018 - Current

GCSEs - History, Geography, Economics Art and craft and English

St Marys Goretti SSS
01.1998 - 11.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate in childcare early year's Education

First Step
Patricia NielsenLearning support assistant