Rachel Rose-Britton
Bramcote,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in pastoral care and mental health support, fostering a positive and compassionate environment. Skilled in classroom teaching support and facilitating active student participation, enhancing educational experiences. Strong ability to build collaborative partnerships and provide motivational support, contributing to a nurturing learning atmosphere. Committed to promoting positivity, approachability, and compassion in all interactions.
Overview
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1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Lay Chaplain
Saint Ralph Sherwin CMAT
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
2011.09 - 2026.08
- Developed future lay chaplains and supported interview and induction processes.
- Carried out quality assurance through appraisal for lay chaplains' provision consistency.
- Arranged and led trust-level training sessions
- Facilitated working relationships between students, staff, and parishioners.
- Liaised with chaplains and diocesan professionals to arrange and attend pilgrimages.
- Played an active role in charity work and outreach programmes.
- Supported educational activities across primary, secondary, university, and parish settings.
- Organised and led educational trips out of school and abroad.
- Arranged guest speaker sessions and created curriculum-linked learning opportunities.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Teaching Assistant
Draycott Community Primary School
Draycott, Derbyshire
2004.10 - 2011.08
- Provided 1:1 and small group teaching in numeracy, literacy, and phonics.
- Assisted in classroom activities to boost student engagement.
- SEND support.
- Delivered cover lessons during teachers' planning and assessment time to maintain learning continuity.
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant and NNEB nurse.
- Lunch and break duties and after-school clubs.
Teaching Assistant
Saint Mary's C of E Primary School
Bulwell, Derbyshire
1991.09 - 1995.08
- Assisted Year 6 teacher in delivering lessons and managing classroom activities.
- Delivered planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) cover across nursery to KS2 classes.
- Supervised students during lunch and breaks to ensure safety and engagement.
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant and NNEB Nurse.
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Mental health support
- Classroom teaching support
- Facilitating active student participation
- Collaborative partnerships
- Motivational support
- Positivity, approachability and compassion
Certification
- National Numeracy Challenge
- Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
- NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
- Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy
- National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB)
- Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS)
- National School of Formation: Tabor Programme
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Trained
- First Aid at Work
Accomplishments
Catholic Life Inspections:
- 2019 Section 48 - OUTSTANDING
'Rachel is an outstanding role model to pupils. Pupils have a wealth of opportunity to participate in visits and retreats'.
- 2023 Section 48 - OUTSTANDING
'The Lay Chaplin is passionate about ensuring that all students are able to engage in the spiritual life of the school. As a consequence, all students and staff are incredibly respectful of the Catholic ethos of the school'
- 2025 Section 48 - OUTSTANDING
Responsible for the Catholic Life and Collective Worship. Full report pending.
Timeline
Lay Chaplain
Saint Ralph Sherwin CMAT
2011.09 - 2026.08
Teaching Assistant
Draycott Community Primary School
2004.10 - 2011.08
Teaching Assistant
Saint Mary's C of E Primary School
1991.09 - 1995.08