Sarah Foley
Andover,Hampshire
Summary
With a diverse employment history, I have a wide variety of transferrable skills. Every role that has been undertaken has always had both customer facing and people orientated roles. This is a passion and have excellent communication skills. I sing in a choir, which has enhanced team engagement. I have also been involved in many community based projects for which I have taken the lead.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching assistant in primary school
Hampshire County Council
Grateley, Hampshire
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Delivered lessons to whole year group supported by teacher, successfully and with engagement. Including Phonics.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Carried out interventions.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Applied student assessment information to personalise support for students struggling with assignments.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Started a KS2 choir, combining practical knowledge of the physics of singing along with the enjoyment of taking practice to performance.
- Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
- Planned sensory circuits for SEN children
- Fire Marshal trained
- First Aid trained
- Team Teach Level 1
Lunchtime Supervisor
Hampshire County Council
Andover, Hampshire
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Promoted, supervised playground activities encouraging maximal student interaction.
- Supervised pupils whilst eating meals, ensuring balanced healthy diet. Managed dietary requirements and allergen issues.
- Created positive, enjoyable lunchtime experience for children - Year 3 to Year 6 .
- Planned games and activities to occupy large student groups.
- Promoted positive manners by enforcing lunchroom rules and promptly addressing negative student behaviour.
- Reported Safeguarding concerns and logged through CPOMS
Home Carer - for elderly parent
N/A
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Cared for elderly mother, who has Parkinson's Disease,
- Undertook all personal care for 3 years, until took up residence in Care Home.
- Volunteered in local Primary School as Classroom Assistant, due to being unable to commit to a more permanent job.
Voluntary Teaching Assistant
Brompton Westbrook Primary School
Gillingham, Kent
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Supported teaching staff with lesson implementation, enabling smooth running classroom activity.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Was recommended for Teacher Training
Sales and Account Manager
Kent County Council
West Malling, Kent
01.2013 - 11.2016
- Grew customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions that met client budgets and schedules.
- Optimised sales volume by managing accounts and building rapport.
- Expanded customer base by identifying needs, developing solutions and delivering client-centred products.
Education
A-Levels - English
Ebbw Vale FE College
Ebbw Vale06.1996
Diploma of Higher Education - with Merit - Business Studies
Pontypool FE College
Pontypool, Torfaen County Borough06.1993
GCSEs -
King Henry VIII Comprehensive School
Abergavenny1989
Skills
- Excellent adult and child interaction
- Full DBS checked - 15 years
- Deadline driven
- Customer service-orientated
- Social media marketing
- VIP guest liaison
- Audio equipment set up
- Event material distribution
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Hampshire County Council
01.2023 - Current
Lunchtime Supervisor
Hampshire County Council
12.2021 - 07.2022
Voluntary Teaching Assistant
Brompton Westbrook Primary School
02.2017 - 07.2019
Home Carer - for elderly parent
N/A
12.2016 - 09.2019
Sales and Account Manager
Kent County Council
01.2013 - 11.2016
A-Levels - English
Ebbw Vale FE College
Diploma of Higher Education - with Merit - Business Studies
Pontypool FE College
GCSEs -
King Henry VIII Comprehensive School
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