ROGER THORNS
Selly Oak,BIRMINGHAM
Summary
I am dedicated and enthusiastic and have excellent teamwork, organisation, and communication skills, demonstrated when using the mobile phone to use apps to record jobs and communicate with the office after each job. I have shown punctuality and reliability when working twelve hour split shifts. Daily vehicle checks have given me a thorough vehicle maintenance knowledge leading to operational efficiency. I have shown adaptability and stamina when using the cargo bike for eight hour shifts.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Re-distribution driver
West Midlands Cycle Hire
2021.09 - 2025.07
- Followed traffic laws for enhanced safety on roads.
- Followed all health and safety regulations and attended ongoing training courses.
- Made accurate drop-offs by verifying delivery instructions before each route.
- Reviewed inventory count after deliveries, ensuring all orders were complete and accurate.
- Carried out repairs to bicycles on the street.
- Replenished spare parts in the van and cargo bike.
- Cycled a cargo bike with spares and carried out repairs on the street.
- Reported any discrepancies between numbers of bikes in docks.
Teaching assistant
Rowley Hall School
2020.11 - 2021.05
- Teaching Makaton to a pupil with Down syndrome
Support worker
South and City College (Bournville) (Agency)
2019.09 - 2020.07
- Supporting students with Learning Difficulties including Autism, ADHD and Complex Needs.
- Supporting students in class and on weekly trips
Teaching Assistant
Sunfield Special School
2018.01 - 2019.07
- Supporting Autistic, EBD PAD and HI/VI students in school
Teaching Assistant (Agency staff)
Sunfield Special School
2017.05 - 2017.12
- Supporting Autistic students in school
Support worker
Autism West Midlands
2017.03 - 2017.05
- To adults with autism in care.
Communication Support Worker
Fox Hollies School
2017.01 - 2017.03
- Working with pupils supporting their learning needs
- Personal care for less able pupils
- Ensuring their safety whilst at school
- Liaising with tutors and other support staff
Driver
West Midlands Special Needs Transport
2016.10 - 2016.11
- Driving students with special needs to schools/colleges
- Ensuring safety of pupils/guides
- Vehicle maintenance checks
Communication Support Worker
Bournville, Redditch and Bromsgrove Colleges
2010.10 - 2016.10
- Supporting students with (Hearing impairments, Visual Impairments and Learning disabilities) in lessons
- Supporting students in class and when out on trips/residentials
- Liaising with staff and other support workers
- Keeping a daily online record of students notes/progress
- Going on various courses to keep up to date with personal development
- Attending staff meetings and highlighting any issues
Communication Support Worker
St Michael's School
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Integrating a Hearing Impaired student into a mainstream primary school
- Using British Sign Language
- Understanding Deaf Awareness and highlighting issues to staff and other pupils
- Supporting the pupil with her class work
Full time carer
2004.01 - 2008.01
Communication Support Worker
Josiah Mason College
2000.01 - 2003.12
- Supporting students in class (including motor vehicles department) and when out on trips/residential
- Liaising with staff and other support workers
- Keeping a daily record of students notes/progress
- Going on various courses to keep up to date with personal development
- Attending staff meetings and highlighting any issues
Education
British Sign Language Level 1 -
Josiah Mason College
1995.09 - 1996.06
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Community and Youth Work
Westhill College
1990.09 - 1992.06
A levels - Geography grade E, English grade D, General Studies grade C, Maths grade 1
Hillcrest Sixth Form
1985.01 - 1987.01
British Sign Language Level 2 -
Selly Oak Adult Education Centre
1999.09 - 2000.06
O Levels - 6 Grades A-C including English Language (A) and Maths (C)
Shenley Court School
1980.01 - 1985.01
Skills
- Team work
- Organisation
- Communication
- Timekeeping
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Re-distribution driver
West Midlands Cycle Hire
2021.09 - 2025.07
Teaching assistant
Rowley Hall School
2020.11 - 2021.05
Support worker
South and City College (Bournville) (Agency)
2019.09 - 2020.07
Teaching Assistant
Sunfield Special School
2018.01 - 2019.07
Teaching Assistant (Agency staff)
Sunfield Special School
2017.05 - 2017.12
Support worker
Autism West Midlands
2017.03 - 2017.05
Communication Support Worker
Fox Hollies School
2017.01 - 2017.03
Driver
West Midlands Special Needs Transport
2016.10 - 2016.11
Communication Support Worker
Bournville, Redditch and Bromsgrove Colleges
2010.10 - 2016.10
Communication Support Worker
St Michael's School
2009.01 - 2010.01
Full time carer
2004.01 - 2008.01
Communication Support Worker
Josiah Mason College
2000.01 - 2003.12
British Sign Language Level 2 -
Selly Oak Adult Education Centre
1999.09 - 2000.06
British Sign Language Level 1 -
Josiah Mason College
1995.09 - 1996.06
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Community and Youth Work
Westhill College
1990.09 - 1992.06
A levels - Geography grade E, English grade D, General Studies grade C, Maths grade 1
Hillcrest Sixth Form
1985.01 - 1987.01
O Levels - 6 Grades A-C including English Language (A) and Maths (C)
Shenley Court School
1980.01 - 1985.01