Rebecca Dickinson
Barnsley,South Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in child development theories and a commitment to creating independent learners. Experience in supporting behaviour in classrooms, with training in ADHD awareness, dyslexia, and autism. Proficient in safeguarding practices and fire safety, ensuring a safe educational environment.
Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. Experienced in performing class administrative activities accurately and preparing engaging learning materials and lesson plans. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant
Holy Trinity
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
2020.09 - Current
I'm an enthusiastic teaching assistant: passionate about teaching and learning with the determination to drive the school forward. Raising standards and creating life chances for our pupils.
- Maintained safe, clean classroom whilst fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Worked closely with teachers to identify areas of improvement for each student individually.
- Collaborated with other Teaching Assistants for consistent learning strategies across year groups.
- Enhanced learning environment by providing one-to-one support for struggling students.
- Liaised with parents and guardians regularly for improved student performance.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, resulting in enhanced motivation and engagement.
- Prepared teaching materials for effective lesson delivery.
- Managed resources effectively, contributing towards a structured learning environment.
- Delivered dynamic, effective lessons focusing on phonics and word recognition skills.
Teaching assistant
Joseph locke primary school
barnsley, south yorkshire
2018.02 - 2020.09
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
full time mum
mum
2010.02 - 2018.03
Raised a family
Teaching assistant
outwood primary academy littleworth lane
barnsley, south yorkshire
2008.01 - 2010.02
- Record and monitor progress
- create learning journeys
- discuss children's progress during parent meetings
- engage pupils in phonic lessons
nursery nurse
st josephs nursery and pre school
barnsley, south yorkshire
2001.10 - 2008.01
- plan activities
- lead parent meetings
- provide a stimulating and nurturing environment
- complete key worker books.
Education
National Diploma in Childhood Studies - Child Development
Exeter College
Exeter 1999.09 - 2001.07
Skills
Training and learning
Tes Development
- Theories of child development 6/1/2025
- Adverse childhood experiences 6/1/2025
- Supporting behaviour in classrooms for TAs 6/1/2025
- ADHD awareness 13/1/2025
- Case study: English as an additional language
- Keeping children safe in education 1/9/2022
creating independent learners 9/10/2023
- Reinforcing boundaries with Tom Bennett
- Dyslexia Awareness 3/5/2022
- Autism awareness 22/3/2022
- Reflective safeguarding practice for schools 18/3/2022
Barnsley POD
- fire safety eLearning
Affiliations
- Walking: I love being outdoors and exploring new paces.
- Reading: I love to escape in a good book. My favourite author is Jodie Picoult.
- Travelling: Exploring new places.
- Exercise: I currently use the school gym 3 times a week after work.
Timeline
Teaching assistant
Holy Trinity
2020.09 - Current
Teaching assistant
Joseph locke primary school
2018.02 - 2020.09
full time mum
mum
2010.02 - 2018.03
Teaching assistant
outwood primary academy littleworth lane
2008.01 - 2010.02
nursery nurse
st josephs nursery and pre school
2001.10 - 2008.01
National Diploma in Childhood Studies - Child Development
Exeter College
1999.09 - 2001.07