Rebecca Gowing

Team Management & Staff Development: Leading and managing a team of Teaching Assistants, conducting appraisals, and promoting staff well-being to ensure a positive working environment.
Training and Development: Ensuring all team members receive appropriate training and have the skills needed to deliver high-quality support to pupils. I also facilitate the delivery of this training to ensure it is implemented effectively.
Strategy Development: Designing and implementing strategies to support pupils and their families, ensuring that interventions align with the individual needs of each child.
Safeguarding: Effectively managing safeguarding concerns in line with policies and procedures, ensuring that any risks to students are addressed promptly.
Meetings and Collaboration: Attending relevant meetings to collaborate with staff, external agencies, and families, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged in supporting the pupils.

Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly monitoring pupil progress, assessing their achievements, and maintaining accurate records to inform future support plans.
Risk Management & Education Plans: Developing and implementing Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to the specific needs of pupils. EHCP RAG Rating: RAG (Red, Amber, Green) rating for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to assess the level of support required and evaluate how the school can best meet each child’s needs.

Funding Discussions: Engaging in discussions with the SENCO to identify and request additional funding when necessary to ensure the child's needs are met.
EHCP Reviews: Attending EHCP reviews to provide updates on pupils’ progress, share strategies, and ensure that the child’s needs are clearly communicated to all staff involved.

Information Sharing: Providing the SENCO with relevant information regarding new students with EHCPs, ensuring that the child's needs are fully understood by the whole team.
Behaviour Support: Supporting pupils through challenging behaviours, using reflective strategies to help them understand and regulate their actions.

Individualised Learning Support: Managing individual learning techniques and interventions to ensure that every child receives the support tailored to their needs.
Collaborative Working: Working closely with a range of professionals, external agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure that all necessary support is provided to pupils.

Safeguarding and Incident Reporting: Completing behaviour incident forms and safeguarding concerns on CPOMS, ensuring all issues are logged and followed up accordingly.
Parent Communication: Regularly contacting parents to discuss behaviour and any concerns, ensuring open lines of communication between home and school.
Supporting Additional Needs: Providing tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs and learning difficulties, ensuring they are fully included in the school environment.
Use of PECs: Using Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) as needed to support communication for non-verbal or pre-verbal students.

Delivered targeted learning support to pupils facing behavioral, emotional, and social challenges.
Supervised students while providing individualized support in a safe setting.
Adapted classroom activities according to pupil feedback to enhance accessibility.
Recorded and communicated pupils' achievements and progress to parents regularly.
Conducted small group interventions focused on specific learning or developmental needs.
Addressed personal, social, and emotional needs of pupils for comprehensive support.
Created an inclusive environment ensuring every pupil felt recognized and supported.
Worked closely with teachers to facilitate achievement of academic and personal objectives.

Assisted teacher in resource preparation to enhance learning experiences.

Provided one-on-one support for child with special educational needs.

Facilitated reading sessions by listening to children read aloud.

Promoted positive interactions among pupils to foster a collaborative environment.

Performed administrative tasks as required to support classroom operations.

Assisting with Mealtime Activities: Supporting children with cutting up their food, ensuring they can safely and independently engage in mealtime tasks.

Promoted social interaction: Engaged children in meaningful conversations during lunchtime, fostering social development, and communication skills.

Facilitating Play: Organising and participating in role play games to support creative and social development.

Mealtime hygiene: assisting with the washing and clearing up after mealtime, promoting good hygiene practices.

Teaching Dining Skills: Instructing children on how to properly use cutlery, fostering independence, and self-help skills.