Sadie Hatt
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Dedicated teaching assistant in special educational needs with experience in defining engaging curriculum for special education needs. Exceptional communication and organisation skills and uses innovative methods to support taught subjects. Dedicated to motivating, encouraging and maximising full potential to achieve successful results. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Unity Trust
Norwich, Norfolk
01.2019 - Current
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, ASD, EBD and childhood trauma whilst also supporting the social and emotional well-being to help achieve pupil independence.
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Worked with students in care programmes with help from relevant professionals on specific needs.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Supervised students during break times and lunchtimes.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop social skills.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
Nursery nurse assistant
Teach Tiny
Norwich, Norfolk
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Recorded and informed manager regarding injuries and accidents.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
- Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
- Fed meals , changed nappies and assisted children to use toilet.
- Assisted in the development and delivery of Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, contributing creative ideas that earned 100% positive feedback from management.
- Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
- Redirected problematic behaviour and guided children in self-soothing and emotional regulation.
- Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
- Effectively performed daily opening tasks, preparing resources and setting up the learning environment, reducing Nursery Leader's workload.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
Education
GCSEs -
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Norwich 09.1999 - 07.2004
GCSEs - English
Norfolk Adult Education
Norwich, Norfolk 2004 - 2005
NVQ Level 1 - Early years childcare
Norfolk Adult Education
Norwich, Norfolk 2012 - 2013
NVQ Level 2 - Child and young person development
Norfolk Adult Education
Norwich, Norfolk 2013 - 2014
Skills
- Group and individual learning support
- Classroom management
- Behaviour modelling
- Early intervention techniques
- Student engagement techniques
- Challenging behaviour management
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) support
- Special educational needs communication
- In-class SEND support
- SEN interventions
- STEPs trained
- Communication skills
- Thrive trained
Affiliations
- I am a dedicated mother of three so enjoy spending time with them and my family. I own a horse and love the outdoors. Enjoy singing and socialising with friends
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Unity Trust
01.2019 - Current
Nursery nurse assistant
Teach Tiny
01.2018 - 01.2019
GCSEs -
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
09.1999 - 07.2004
GCSEs - English
Norfolk Adult Education
2004 - 2005
NVQ Level 1 - Early years childcare
Norfolk Adult Education
2012 - 2013
NVQ Level 2 - Child and young person development
Norfolk Adult Education
2013 - 2014
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