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Penny Bates

Shrewsbury,Shropshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in special educational needs (SEN) support, offering a comprehensive understanding of autism spectrum and ADHD. Proficient in de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution within the classroom, and delivering constructive feedback. Skilled in child safeguarding, one-to-one student support, and reporting to parents. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment through strong empathy and resourceful thinking. Focused teaching assistant with impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

SEN teaching assistant

Mount pleasant primary school
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
06.2004 - Current
  • Supported children with special educational needs in daily classroom activities.
  • Assisted teachers in implementing tailored educational plans for individual students.
  • Promoted positive behaviour by employing effective communication and engagement strategies.
  • Facilitated small group sessions to enhance learning and social skills development.

Mid Day Care Assistant

Sevendale School
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  • Provided emotional support to students improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst students.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all students.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every students progress over time.
  • Respected privacy and dignity of each student during provision of care services.
  • Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Specialist support for teaching and learning in schools

City & Guilds
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
07/2013 - 07/2014

BTEC - National diploma in business and finance

SCAT Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, Shropshire

GCSEs - Geography, mathematics, English, HE cooking, Computer Studies, Chemistry and French

The Grange School Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Skills

  • Resourceful thinking
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Child safeguarding
  • One-to-one student support
  • Behavioural understanding
  • Physical education supervision
  • Mathematics and literacy instruction
  • Strong empathy
  • SEN understanding
  • Children's first aid certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SEN teaching assistant

Mount pleasant primary school
06.2004 - Current

Mid Day Care Assistant

Sevendale School

NVQ Level 3 - Specialist support for teaching and learning in schools

City & Guilds
07/2013 - 07/2014

BTEC - National diploma in business and finance

SCAT Shrewsbury

GCSEs - Geography, mathematics, English, HE cooking, Computer Studies, Chemistry and French

The Grange School Shrewsbury
Penny Bates