Ruby Brown

I have worked as a teaching assistant since 2024. This job has provided me with experience such as:

• Preparing visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
• Creating positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
• Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
• Preparing classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.

As a teaching assistant I have had vast teaching, safeguarding and technological experience. I am able to build a relationship with children, caregivers, professionals and local communities positively through a range of communication devices including, home/school
messaging app, email, telephone and spoken word.

My role within Noah's Ark as a Level 3 practitioner working with children aged 0-5 provided me with lots of knowledge and experiences such as:

• The Montessori approach, allowing child-led experiences and developing children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities through exploring the world.
• Planning creative activities to motivate and inspire children and implementing teaching strategies to improve overall development.
• Delivered holistic support for well-rounded childcare provisions.
• Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
• Incorporated songs and rhymes into daily routines, enhancing toddlers' speech abilities.
• Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
• Established rapport with families through a communication app and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
• Developed strong relationships with parents, promoting open communication about their child's needs and progress.
• Met curriculum requirements by delivering age-appropriate teachings.
• Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
• Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
• Monitored child progress against early years foundation stages and raised any development concerns with parents.
• Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
• Served as Key Person for 5+ children.
• Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
• Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
• Helped children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
• Organised fun and educational trips to enhance the children's real-world experiences.
• Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.