Sacha Brewerton
Henfield,West Sussex
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic professional with hands-on experience supporting families through challenging circumstances. I'm confident working with children with additional needs and trauma, and I take a calm, compassionate approach to help families feel heard and supported. I'm experienced in co-creating practical support plans, following safeguarding procedures, and working closely with professionals such as DSLs, CAMHS, speech therapists and family support services. I'm reflective and always looking to learn, and I bring both personal insight and professional resilience to everything I do. My goal is to help families feel empowered and connected to the right help at the right time.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
SEN Teaching Assistant
Glebe Primary School
Southwick, West Sussex
12.2024 - 06.2025
- 1:1 interventions for children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and PDA
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans, enhancing student support.
- Co-create and review EHCPs and behaviour plans, supporting inclusive access to learning
- Work in partnership with families and external professionals including DSL, CAMHS, ASCT, YES, SALT, and the school nurse
- Support children from disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g. Pupil Premium, adopted children with attachment needs)
- Co-lead SEND coffee mornings, offering families practical support and early signposting
- Maintain accurate safeguarding records and uphold child protection protocols
- Created sensory stimuli for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder; eased anxiety levels.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.
- Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
Volunteer Puppy Raiser
Guide Dogs UK
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Raised and trained guide dog puppies as part of a national programme, supporting future independence for visually impaired individuals
- Followed detailed care and behaviour plans over extended periods, building patience, consistency, and specialist handling skills
- Balanced volunteer responsibilities with family life and training courses, demonstrating time management and long-term commitment
Founder
MooWoos Family Events
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Organised and delivered inclusive community events for families with young children
- Managed all aspects of event planning, including venues, vendors, budgeting and promotion
- Recruited and coordinated support staff and volunteers
- Developed leadership, public engagement and logistical skills in a self-employed role
Activities Coordinator
Cavell House Care Home
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Planned and delivered meaningful activities for elderly residents, including those with dementia
- Provided 1:1 emotional and social support and worked closely with care teams to enhance wellbeing
- Led fundraising events and group engagement initiatives
- Maintained up-to-date records of all participants' progress and responses to different activities.
- Coordinated outdoor excursions, enhancing residents' physical health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced morale within the residential community via frequent social gatherings.
Education
Level 3 - Principles of Special Educational Needs
Learning Curve Group
OnlineLevel 2 - Understanding Autism
Learning Curve Group
OnlineLevel 2 - Mental Health in Children and Young People
Learning Curve Group
OnlineSkills
- Working with families in crisis
- Multi-agency working
- Trauma-informed support strategies
- Inclusive support strategies
- Strong safeguarding awareness
- Accurate case recording
- Reflective practice
- Ongoing professional development
- Communicating with empathy
- Communicating with clarity under pressure
- Supporting early intervention
- Whole-family working
- Resilience and perseverance
- Intuitive communication techniques
- Expertise in special education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SEN Teaching Assistant
Glebe Primary School
12.2024 - 06.2025
Volunteer Puppy Raiser
Guide Dogs UK
01.2020 - 01.2024
Founder
MooWoos Family Events
01.2015 - 01.2020
Activities Coordinator
Cavell House Care Home
01.2008 - 01.2011
Level 3 - Principles of Special Educational Needs
Learning Curve Group
Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Learning Curve Group
Level 2 - Mental Health in Children and Young People
Learning Curve Group
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