Rachael Draper

I am a highly organised and compassionate professional with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and families within education, social care, and community settings. Throughout my career, I have developed strong coordination, administrative, and communication skills, working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals to support individuals in achieving positive outcomes.

My experience as a Family Support Practitioner and Teaching Assistant has provided me with a strong understanding of the barriers that can impact learning, engagement, wellbeing, and achievement. I am skilled in building positive relationships, managing complex information, maintaining accurate records, coordinating support plans, and working effectively with students, families, colleagues, and external agencies.

I am confident in managing competing priorities, organising schedules and appointments, maintaining detailed documentation, and providing proactive support to individuals with diverse needs. My professional and voluntary experience has strengthened my ability to communicate effectively, advocate for others, demonstrate empathy, and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Alongside my professional experience, I have volunteered as an Independent Visitor with Wiltshire Council, providing consistent support and encouragement to children in care, and supported the establishment of a new preschool, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for young children and families.

I am committed to promoting student success, wellbeing, and engagement and would welcome the opportunity to utilise my organisational, interpersonal, and support skills within a Study Coordinator role.

• Spending quality time with family and friends
• Travel, experiencing different cultures
• Reading
• Outdoor activities - Walking, Cycling, Paddle boarding, swimming.
• Cooking

Independent Visitor (Volunteer), Wiltshire Council
 

• Volunteered as an Independent Visitor, providing consistent, positive support and companionship to a young person in care.
• Built trusting, long-term relationships with young person, offering emotional support and promoting his confidence, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Participated in recreational and community-based activities, helping young people develop social skills, independence, and positive life experiences.
• Acted as a positive role model and advocate, ensuring the child's voice, wishes, and feelings were recognised and respected.
• Maintained professional boundaries and adhered to safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection procedures at all times.
• Worked collaboratively with Independent support worker and foster carer to support the needs and best interests of the child.
• Produced accurate records of visits and activities in line with Wiltshire Council requirements.

Preschool Setup Project - Volunteer

• Volunteered as part of a team to establish a new preschool, supporting the successful development of the setting from its initial planning stages.
• Assisted with setting up learning environments and resources to create a safe, engaging, and child-friendly space.
• Contributed to the development of policies, procedures, and operational processes in line with Early Years requirements.
• Supported the organisation of equipment, materials, and administrative systems needed for daily operations.
• Worked collaboratively with staff, volunteers, parents, and the local community to promote the preschool and encourage enrolment.
• Helped ensure health and safety standards were met, maintaining a safe environment for children and families.
• Demonstrated initiative, teamwork, and strong organisational skills throughout the project.