Shelby Henry
Colne,Lancashire
Summary
Practiced support worker with good time management, conflict resolution and relationship-building abilities. Focused on maintaining a positive learning environment to promote student growth and development. Advanced with administrative software and confident in operating class equipment. Well versed in the management of de-escalating challenging behavior's with over 10 years experience in aiding children and young people with special educational needs, including complexed autism and profound and multiple learning disabilities.
I have worked with children and young people ranging in age from 6 months to 25 years, providing practical and physical support where needed,
Throughout my career i have become confident in delivering emotional support, administrating medications and gastrostomy feeds and calmly supporting medical conditions such as epilepsy and allergies requiring an epi pen.
I have experience delivering social skill lessons to a small group of children or young people and i am very passionate about the importance of these skills, not just for the child or young person, but for their families and the wider society.
I have worked closely alongside medical professionals and attended multidisciplinary team meetings in order to help me provide the most effective person centered care and continue to use the acquired knowledge in practice.
I am a strong member of staff and i am always ready to learn new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Learning Support Assistant
Burnley College
Burnley, Lancashire
2022.12 - Current
- Provide emotional and academic support for students with an Educational Health Care Plan.
- Deliver 1;1 or group support based on induvial needs.
- Plan and deliver lessons to promote social skills.
- Document learner's progress and ensure records are kept up to date.
- Assess and amend targets to ensure the continuous academic development of students.
- Condense information from an EHCPlan into a One Page Profile to ensure other professionals have a concise and accurate document.
Disability Care Personal Assistant
Lancashire County Council
Colne, Lancashire
2022.06 - Current
- Improved quality of life by providing high-quality daily living assistance, including bathing, cooking, and transportation.
- Administered medication, providing timely reminders to minimize side effects.
- Maintained daily safety by keeping tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to verify correct medication administration.
- Provided a high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Assisted clients with bathing and personal grooming to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with disabilities.
- Provided a holistic care approach for a child with cerebral palsy, multi-drug-resistant epilepsy, visual impairment, and autism.
- Experience preparing and administering a blended diet via PEG.
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Lancashire County Council
Colne, Lancashire
2017.09 - 2022.12
- Assisted students in reaching social development milestones.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behavior, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Created a friendly, positive, and inspiring learning environment to facilitate student interactions.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioral and emotional issues.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences and/or physical disabilities.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Worked with students in care programs with help from relevant professionals on specific needs.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff, and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Helped children with eating, dressing, and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
- Observed children to identify changes in behavior and reported such changes to the classroom teacher.
Deputy Room Manager & Deputy SENCO
Giant Leap Childcare And Learning Centre
Burnley, Lancashire
2014.04 - 2017.12
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
- Encouraged physical fitness and well-being through outdoor activities.
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents, and staff.
- Applied pediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Oversaw key groups of children and kept detailed progress observations.
- Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and well-being.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Health And Social Care (Mental Health)
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 2021.09 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Science - Health And Social Care
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 2023.09 -
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Education
Burnley College
Burnley, Lancashire 2016.09 - 2017.04
NVQ Level 2 - Children and Young People Services
Burnley College
Burnley 2015.09 - 2016.04
GCSEs - English, Science, Health and Social Care, ICT
Colne Park High School
Colne 2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSE - Level 2 Maths
Burnley College
Burnley, Lancashire 2022.09 - 2023.04
Skills
- Experience preparing and administering medication
- Competent in administering enteral feeding
- Punctual
- Team Teach trained and experienced
- Experience working with challenging behavior
- Flexible
- Proven leader
- Able to work individually or in a team
- Able to work under pressure
- Adaptable to new situations
- A caring and non-judgemental approach
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Pediatric first-aid trained
- Extensive knowledge relating to mental health legislation, care standards, and expectations
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Health And Social Care
University of Central Lancashire
2023.09 -
Learning Support Assistant
Burnley College
2022.12 - Current
GCSE - Level 2 Maths
Burnley College
2022.09 - 2023.04
Disability Care Personal Assistant
Lancashire County Council
2022.06 - Current
Foundation Degree in Science - Health And Social Care (Mental Health)
University of Central Lancashire
2021.09 - 2023.04
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Lancashire County Council
2017.09 - 2022.12
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Education
Burnley College
2016.09 - 2017.04
NVQ Level 2 - Children and Young People Services
Burnley College
2015.09 - 2016.04
Deputy Room Manager & Deputy SENCO
Giant Leap Childcare And Learning Centre
2014.04 - 2017.12
GCSEs - English, Science, Health and Social Care, ICT
Colne Park High School
2004.09 - 2009.06