Primrose Nakitende
Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire
Summary
An experienced learning support worker, articulate with a warm and caring nature. A good team player able to support staff members and parents to achieve all set targets. Able to assist and support children's learning and development whilst maintaining a safe and secure environment for the wellbeing in both nursery and classroom environments, A flexible, enthusiastic, creative self- motivated professional with a positive attitude and enjoyment of working with children.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant
Ashlyns Secondary school
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
05.2019 - Current
- Offered 30 students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
Teaching assistant
Haywood Grove via Hearts Education
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted 20 students with special educational needs to achieve their full potential of independence.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Accompanying students on outdoor trips.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals by attending staff and training meetings.
- Observed students during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
Supply teacher
Longdean and Cavendish Secondary Schools via Choice Teachers education agency
Hemel Hempstead
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Supervised classes of unto 20 students
- Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
- Completed class registers, attended assemblies also took part in physical activities.
- Used school-approved disciplinary methods to redirect disruptive behaviour.
Learning support worker
Lyndhurst Primary School
Camberwell
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Supported autistic students from reception class to year 2.
- Marking work that is based on national curriculum level
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily project targets.
- Accompanying children to the self regulation room
- Preparing meals based suitable for children's dietary needs
- Organizing visual daily routine
- Implementing peck cards and pod book to encourage child's communication skills
- Helping children in small groups
- Covering the teacher in the class room for small periods of time
- Attending school trips, parent's evenings, staff meetings, insert days, staff training
Nursery practitioner
Nell Gwyn nursery school
Peckham, Southwark
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Worked in Sure start creche nursery school.
- Caring for children aged between 6 months to 4 years old.
- Verifying that parents register themselves and children attending nursery to ensure safeguarding.
- Assessing nursery rooms in order to filling out risk assessment form.
- Setting up play rooms and taking part in children's play.
Teaching assistant
Hays Education Agency
Belgrave street, City of London
04.2010 - 07.2010
- Providing one to one assistance to SEN children autism.
- Supporting class teacher to prepare stimulating activities that help 20 children develop both socially and academically.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects to solve problems.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities.
Nursery practitioner
Buds Preschool
Dulwich, Southwark
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Working with children aged between 2-4 years old with learning difficulties.
- Implementing key stage 1 EYFS curriculum plan.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
Nursery nurse/ Room leader
Looking Glass Day Nursery
Tooting Bec, Wandsworth
07.2004 - 03.2009
- Caring after children aged 2 – 3 years old.
- Organizing planning (long and short term) to meet children's developmental needs.
- Carrying out daily assessments.
- Prepared nutritional snacks to cater to individual dietary needs.
- Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
- Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Honours) Psychology
The Open University
Milton Keynes 10.2023 -
Certificate: Pass Grade - Business and Administration Level 2
Vision2Learn
London 01.2021 - 04.2021
Certificates: Pass Grade - Understanding anxiety, First Aid training, Understanding ADHD: 4 week course, Bullying and SEND
Ashlyns Secondary School
Berkhamsted 06.2020 - 03.2023
Certificates: Pass Grade - Safe guarding children ( child protection), EYFS training: Change matters, Children's Schema
Nell Gwyn Nursery School
London 05.2012 - 07.2014
GNVQ Level 2: Pass Grade - Intermediate Health and social care
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London 06.2001 - 06.2001
NVQ Level 3: Pass Grade - Diploma in Childcare and Education
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London 06.2003 - 07.2003
GCSEs: Grade B-C - English, Art, Maths, History, Media studies, Science, Religious Studies
Sacred Heart Catholic School
London 06.2000 - 07.2000
Skills
- Warm, caring and patient nature
- Exceptional communication skills
- Responsible
- Creative ideas for activities
- Interest in child development
- In-class SEND support
- Team player
- Secondary education experience
- Student and parent relationships
- Behaviour management
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Honours) Psychology
The Open University
10.2023 -
Certificate: Pass Grade - Business and Administration Level 2
Vision2Learn
01.2021 - 04.2021
Certificates: Pass Grade - Understanding anxiety, First Aid training, Understanding ADHD: 4 week course, Bullying and SEND
Ashlyns Secondary School
06.2020 - 03.2023
Teaching assistant
Ashlyns Secondary school
05.2019 - Current
Teaching assistant
Haywood Grove via Hearts Education
09.2018 - 12.2018
Supply teacher
Longdean and Cavendish Secondary Schools via Choice Teachers education agency
06.2018 - 07.2018
Learning support worker
Lyndhurst Primary School
09.2014 - 12.2017
Certificates: Pass Grade - Safe guarding children ( child protection), EYFS training: Change matters, Children's Schema
Nell Gwyn Nursery School
05.2012 - 07.2014
Nursery practitioner
Nell Gwyn nursery school
09.2011 - 05.2014
Teaching assistant
Hays Education Agency
04.2010 - 07.2010
Nursery practitioner
Buds Preschool
09.2009 - 03.2010
Nursery nurse/ Room leader
Looking Glass Day Nursery
07.2004 - 03.2009
NVQ Level 3: Pass Grade - Diploma in Childcare and Education
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
06.2003 - 07.2003
GNVQ Level 2: Pass Grade - Intermediate Health and social care
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
06.2001 - 06.2001
GCSEs: Grade B-C - English, Art, Maths, History, Media studies, Science, Religious Studies
Sacred Heart Catholic School
06.2000 - 07.2000
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