Petra Gilbey
Stanwick,Northamptonshire
Summary
An education professional driven to create an environment that promotes hands on learning for students at all stages of the learning process.
Committed and motivated Administrative Assistant with exceptional customer service and decision-making skills. Strong work ethic, professional demeanour and great initiative.
Wide and varied still set with the flexibility and motivation to get the job done. Work well within a team but equally happy to work independently.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
SEND Admin/Assistant
Wrenn School
WELLINGBOROUGH, Northamptonshire
2023.02 - Current
- Demonstrated open communication and collaborated with various teams.
- Took on additional tasks on manager's request.
- Handled various day-to-day admin responsibilities to maintain smooth running of SEND department.
- Completed assigned work within deadlines such as EHCP Annual Reviews.
- Demonstrated adaptability by taking on ad-hoc tasks.
- Assisted SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo in compiling and organising materials for meetings.
- Used Microsoft Office programmes, Arbor, Provision Maps and Sims.
- Used problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and prioritise workload.
- Typed and edited documents and presentations.
- Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation GDPR.
- Was responsible for pupil interventions using programmes like Lexia Powerup, Lexia Core 5 and Rapid Read.
- Was first point of contact with pupils on the SEND register for support with their needs within the classroom environment.
Student Support Assistant
The Ferrers School
Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire
2021.09 - 2023.02
- Supported students in transitions between year levels, guiding and mentoring through studies and developing self-study skills.
- Providing pastoral support for students and being the first point of contact between the school and parent/guardians.
- Being a Designated Safeguarding lead.
- Monitored pupil attendance and punctuality using Sims.
- Visiting families where students were struggling with attendance with a view to getting them back into school.
- Provided administrative support to the department and in relation to students' needs.
- Liaising with outside agencies to support students.
Boarding House Matron
Oundle School
Oundle, Northamptonshire
2018.08 - 2021.07
- Responsible for the pastoral, boarding and medical needs of students living within the boarding house.
- Liaising with parents/guarding on a daily basis about their children who lived in the boarding house. These were both UK and international students.
- Managed the boarding house and liaised with cleaning, maintenance and kitchen teams to ensure the smooth running of the house.
- Worked closely with the House Mistress to ensure continuity of care and support.
- Maintain pupil medical records.
- Managed the house surgery, ran surgeries for the pupils and administered medication where provided.
- Attending medical appointment with pupils when required.
Private tutor
Private Arrangement
Stamford, Lincolnshire
2017.09 - 2018.07
- provided organisational, pastoral and education support to a student on the Autistic spectrum.
Teaching Support and Administration Assistant
Stamford Endowed Schools
Stamford, Lincolnshire
2010.09 - 2017.07
- To provide administration support to the SEND departent.
- Run interventions for students on a 1:1 or group basis who struggled with main stream education.
- Coordinate specific areas of teaching support with timetables and staff management.
- Calculate fees with regards to additional support.
- Organise access arrangements for internal and external examinations.
- Liaise with outside agencies and parents/guardians.
Learning Support Assistant
Kirkston House School
Baston, Lincolnshire
2009.09 - 2010.07
- To support student to allow them to access the curriculum and achieve their best.
Teaching assistant level 3
William Law CE Primary School
Peterborough, Peterborough
1999.09 - 2009.08
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
- Create school displays.
Heritage Park Primary School
Peterborough City Council
Peterborough, Peterborough
1997.12 - 1999.12
- To provide support and allow students to access the curriculum.
Marketing.Technical Administration (Temporary)
Gueest Prepared Foods
Spalding, Lincolnshire
1997.04 - 1997.12
- To provide administration support to the marketing department.
Clerical Assistant
British Telecom
Peterborough, Peterborough
1991.09 - 1997.04
- To work in the fraud department to prevent fraudulent application for telephone service.
Secretary
Strutt & Parker Estate & Land Management
Grantham, Lincolnshire
1990.03 - 1991.09
- To provide secretarial support to the partner and his 3 assistants.
Staff Clerk
Women's Royal Army Corp
1985.01 - 1990.03
- Staff Clerk with the Land Systems Operational Requirements at Whitehall, London.
Education
Level 4 CPD - Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia
Dyslexia Action
United Kingdon /2013 - /2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Open University
Milton Keynes /2010 -
RSA I, II, III - Typing
Army School of Clerical Training
United KingdonSecretarial Certificate - Word Processing, Background to Business, Office Procedure, Office Practice and Audio Typing
South Warwickshire College of Further Education
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire /1984 - /1986
GCSEs - English, Maths, History, Human Biology, Geography
Kineton High School
WarwickSkills
- Information security
- Microsoft Office
- SIMs, Arbor and Provision Maps proficiency
- Self motivated
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
- Good under pressure
Timeline
SEND Admin/Assistant
Wrenn School
2023.02 - Current
Student Support Assistant
The Ferrers School
2021.09 - 2023.02
Boarding House Matron
Oundle School
2018.08 - 2021.07
Private tutor
Private Arrangement
2017.09 - 2018.07
Teaching Support and Administration Assistant
Stamford Endowed Schools
2010.09 - 2017.07
Learning Support Assistant
Kirkston House School
2009.09 - 2010.07
Teaching assistant level 3
William Law CE Primary School
1999.09 - 2009.08
Heritage Park Primary School
Peterborough City Council
1997.12 - 1999.12
Marketing.Technical Administration (Temporary)
Gueest Prepared Foods
1997.04 - 1997.12
Clerical Assistant
British Telecom
1991.09 - 1997.04
Secretary
Strutt & Parker Estate & Land Management
1990.03 - 1991.09
Staff Clerk
Women's Royal Army Corp
1985.01 - 1990.03
Level 4 CPD - Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia
Dyslexia Action
/2013 - /2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Open University
/2010 -
RSA I, II, III - Typing
Army School of Clerical Training
Secretarial Certificate - Word Processing, Background to Business, Office Procedure, Office Practice and Audio Typing
South Warwickshire College of Further Education
/1984 - /1986
GCSEs - English, Maths, History, Human Biology, Geography
Kineton High School