Sharon Cawston
Silverdale, Hilton ,Bridgnorth,Shropshire
Summary
A motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong commitment to learning and personal development. Seeking opportunities to apply academic knowledge and contribute positively in an educational or professional environment.
An Educator with experience teaching in various educational settings; subjects including KS3 Art, KS2 English, Maths, Health education and Teaching English as a foreign language. I have QTLS, PGCE and the TEFL Certificate 120 teaching.
I have delivered tailored learning support and innovative teaching methods, maximising student potential.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Supply Teacher/Teaching Assistant
Aspire
Telford/Shrewsbury, Shropshire
04.2026 - Current
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Adapted to required role a a primary teacher or teaching assistant as required.
- Liaised with teachers before lessons to obtain understandings of lesson requirements and current teaching topics.
- Taught classrooms with up to 30 students using proper instructional approaches.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
SEN Teaching Assistant level 3
Dawley CE Primary Academy.
Telford, Shropshire
11.2023 - 04.2026
- Facilitated small group and one-to-one tuition sessions, enhancing students' understanding and academic performance.
- Assisted teachers in implementing personalised learning plans for students
- Monitored student behaviour and provided positive reinforcement strategies
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, employing de-escalation techniques and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Helped teachers in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
- Conducted tailored learning activities set by classroom teacher, reinforcing course concepts to promote learning.
- Aided teacher with day to day class running, including answering student questions, handing worksheets and behaviour management.
- Demonstrated concepts taught by teachers during regular lessons.
- Applied phonics-based strategies to support students with dyslexia in improving their reading skills.
- Helped students progress their learning development in core subjects, including maths and English through 1-to-1 mentoring.
- Taught small groups of three to ten special educational needs students to provide extra attention and support to those in need.
- Monitored social interactions and modelled positive choices to improve connections and reduce conflicts.
- Researched and sourced learning materials to support lesson plans.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Bilbrook Middle School
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Enhanced student outcomes by providing dedicated, one-to-one support for cerebral palsy.
Improved physical capabilities through consistent assistance and tailored physiotherapy exercises.
Fostered a supportive learning environment that addressed individual needs effectively. - Supported students with special educational needs in classroom activities
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teaching staff
- Encouraged student engagement through interactive and inclusive activities
- Assisted SEN students in developing independence and life skills through structured activities and tasks.
- Facilitated small group activities, focusing on developing social skills and peer interaction among SEN pupils.
Registered Staff Nurse
Bradney House, Care home,
Bridgnorth, Near Bridgnorth, Shropshire
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed emergency situations with professionalism, administering immediate care and coordinating with medical teams to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses.
- Supervised junior nurses and healthcare assistants, providing training and guidance to enhance team skills and patient care quality.
- Return to Nurse Practice -Wellington Medical Practice, Chapel Ln, Wellington, Telford, September 2020 Cohort completed April 2021
- Skills practiced and updated in Return to Practice Course September cohort 2020: Delivering nurse clinics with a variety of presenting complaints and prognosis; wound management, Infection prevention and control, Immunizations-flu vaccinations, Phlebotomy, performing ECG's, Monitoring of Hypertension, use of EMIS IT technology programmed
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximizing data accuracy.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Collected blood samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
- Prioritized health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Liaised with GPs, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
Registered Staff Nurse
Newmedica Opthalmic Clinic, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Bridgnorth, Shropshire
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Assessing, planning and preparing individual 1:1 lessons to support students to achieve higher grades in English, Maths and Art.
- Private home schooling, teaching primary students, Ks1 and KS2.
- Created comprehensive supporting resources, aiding swift progress in line with educational aspirations.
- Assessed students' work, offering constructive criticism and encouragement to promote learning opportunities.
- Adapted teaching strategies to suit diverse learning styles, significantly improving student understanding and retention.
- Delivered engaging one-to-one tuition sessions across a range of subjects including Maths, English, and Science.
Supply Art Teacher/HTLA/TA
Balfour Education/Smile/Protocol Education
, Shropshire and West Midlands
03.2018 - 09.2021
- I have worked in a variety of educational roles.
- As an Art Specialist and qualified Art Teacher I planned, prepared and delivered Art and Design Lessons/Ceramics lessons to KS3 students.
- I have experience of teaching Art and Design in Secondary schools, Colleges and HMP Hewel.
- As A HLTA I have taught health and social care skills to SEN KS3 students, taught gardening skills and TEFL skills in small groups to primary school students.
- I have experience in working as a teaching assistant.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Extended assistance to students with learning disabilities or English as second language.
- Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
- Maximized student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
- Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
- Identified learning gaps and issues and provided solutions to address needs.
English as a Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Royal School Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Successfully planned and lead a group of immigrant secondary school students (of various nationalities in English and literacy group activities.
- Coordinated and executed engaging extracurricular activities and off-campus learning excursions including driving the minibus and introducing the students to the local area.
- Created engaging English learning games to develop students' English language skills.
- Assisted with marking assessments and reporting feedback to students and the SENCO.
- Supported four+ students aged 14 to 18 years.
- Offered support to students across a variety of English-related learning activities from reading, writing to speaking English.
- Provided supervision to guarantee safety of students during group activities, events and school trips.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to ensure provision met learning needs.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss announcements and developments.
- Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Identified learning gaps and issues and provided solutions to address needs.
Art and Design Teacher (supply)
Protocol/Flourish/Hays/Vision Education
Birmingham, West Midlands
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Created positive, stimulating learning environment with consistent discipline in Schools colleges and HMP Hewell.
- Planned and delivered engaging sessions focused on Art and Design.
- Demonstrated practical aspects of creating art and taught students advanced techniques.
- Prepared materials and instruction matching course guidelines and covering mandated topics.
- Taught students key concepts to excel in target art form and meet demands of course examinations.
- Modified course instruction based on updates to national curriculum guidelines.
- Encouraged peer evaluation and reflection to practice critical thinking skills.
- Readied students for specific exams and assessments.
- Presented material on art theory and history, pairing concepts with activities to cement knowledge.
- Evaluated students' work and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
- Shared passion for art with students and encouraged personal skill development.
Activity Co-Ordinator
Cedars Care Home
Albrighton, Shropshire
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Planned fun activities including art, music, movement, and cooking for varying elderly clients with different abilities and fitness levels.
- Modeled ideal techniques and movements to help understanding.
- Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
- Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimized risk of injury or damage.
- Devised new programs and monitored client progress.
- Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
- Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities and excursions out of the care home.
- I did the driving of the care home minibus to outside excursions and ensured the safety of the clients.
Medical Administrator
Malling Health
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Documented patient encounter information, laboratory results, and correspondence for records.
- Transcribed medical information for patient or facility records.
- Compiled information for medical charts and reports.
- Updated patient charts using electronic medical records system.
- Prepared case histories with key information for clinical staff.
- Kept library of medical files, records and technical documentation.
- Summarized Patients notes.
Practice Nurse
British Army
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Administration and delivery of Nurse Clinics
- Member of Primary Health care team, caring for troops and families
- Liaising with other members of the team
- Assisting GP with minor surgery
- Triage, treatment of patients, providing first aide, diagnosis, and treatment of minor illness.
- Management of Pharmacy
- Dispensing
- Management of medical equipment
- Administration of medical records and notes
- Summarizing patients notes
Staff Nurse
Warwickshire Private Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Pre and post-operative management of patients
- Accurate planning and recording of nursing care
- Administration of medication as prescribed
Physiotherapy Aide
NHS Patshull Rehabilitation Center and Burton Road Hospital
Dudley
01.1983 - 06.1987
- Delivered one-to-one and group exercise sessions to service users.
- Facilitated aquatic therapy and outpatient musculoskeletal services.
- Used massage and muscle manipulation techniques to provide therapeutic relief.
- Improved patient joint mobility through bespoke exercise programs.
Education
Registered General Nurse - General Adult Nursing/Return to practice GP route
Warwickshire School of Nursing And Midwifery
Warwick11-1990
Foundation Degree in Art - 3D Design
Hull College
Hull, KHL09-2010
Qualified Teacher And Learning Status (QTLS) - Post Graduate Education
Society For Education
Birmingham08-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Art
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton06-2013
Registered Adult Nurse Return to Nurse Practice - Return to Nurse practice, Subjects updated: Basic life support, assessment of vital signs, Medicine management, Sexual health, safeguarding vulnerable adults, vaccinations, and immunizations against infectious diseases
Birmingham City University
Birmingham02-2026
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Education
Wolverhampton University
Wolverhampton02-2014
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 120 Hours Certificate - English As A Foreign Language
TEFL
01-2018
Skills
- Planning ,preparing and delivering lessons in Art and design
- Regularly delivering Maths and English, SEN support to small groups in a Primary school setting
- Student safeguarding
- Classroom organisation
- Subject knowledge
- Teaching techniques
- Assessment strategies
- SEN interventions
- Group learning support
- Lesson planning
- Behaviour management strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Educational resource adaptation
- Student engagement
- Communication skills
- 1:1 student support
- 1-to-1 tutoring
- Strong communication
- Health and Safety Compliance
- First Aid certification
- Experience with learning disabilities
- Epilepsy awareness
- Adaptable
- Calm demeanour
- Group and individual instruction
- Creativity in teaching
- Phonics delivery
Languages
English
Certification
Paediatric First Aide, Level 3 Certified certified
Hobbies and Interests
- Member of Wolverhampton Creative embroidery gild.
- Dress making and creative embroidery.
- Qualified RYA level 1 and 2 August 2026. Member of Chelmarsh sailing club (trying to improve sailing techniques)
- Walking my dog
- Conservation, Environment - Member of the National Trust
- Art and Design - Enjoy a variety of techniques in painting, ceramics, glass making, and embroidery
- Swimming twice a week
- Travelling abroad -experiencing cultures,art and history of places/countries that I visit.
- BSAC and PADI qualified Diver
Hobbies and interests
- Painting- watercolour ,oils landscapes
- ceramics
- creative textiles
- Swimming including open water swimming, PADI Advanced Diver certified,
- Walking my dog in the countryside.
- Visiting Heritage sites - Member of the National Trust
Timeline
Primary Supply Teacher/Teaching Assistant
Aspire
04.2026 - Current
SEN Teaching Assistant level 3
Dawley CE Primary Academy.
11.2023 - 04.2026
SEN Teaching Assistant
Bilbrook Middle School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Staff Nurse
Bradney House, Care home,
06.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Staff Nurse
Newmedica Opthalmic Clinic, Shrewsbury
06.2021 - 07.2022
Private Tutor
Self-employed
04.2019 - 04.2022
Supply Art Teacher/HTLA/TA
Balfour Education/Smile/Protocol Education
03.2018 - 09.2021
English as a Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Royal School Wolverhampton
11.2016 - 03.2018
Art and Design Teacher (supply)
Protocol/Flourish/Hays/Vision Education
06.2014 - 09.2016
Activity Co-Ordinator
Cedars Care Home
10.2013 - 06.2014
Medical Administrator
Malling Health
01.2010 - 01.2011
Practice Nurse
British Army
01.1992 - 01.1996
Staff Nurse
Warwickshire Private Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992
Physiotherapy Aide
NHS Patshull Rehabilitation Center and Burton Road Hospital
01.1983 - 06.1987
Registered General Nurse - General Adult Nursing/Return to practice GP route
Warwickshire School of Nursing And Midwifery
Foundation Degree in Art - 3D Design
Hull College
Qualified Teacher And Learning Status (QTLS) - Post Graduate Education
Society For Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Art
Wolverhampton
Registered Adult Nurse Return to Nurse Practice - Return to Nurse practice, Subjects updated: Basic life support, assessment of vital signs, Medicine management, Sexual health, safeguarding vulnerable adults, vaccinations, and immunizations against infectious diseases
Birmingham City University
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Education
Wolverhampton University
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 120 Hours Certificate - English As A Foreign Language
TEFL