Sophie Bloomfield

Reception Duties:

• Greeting visitors, directing them to the appropriate member of staff, managing the flow of people into the school, following safeguarding procedure.
• Technical Proficiency: Google Workspace (Expert)
• Technical Proficiency: Microsoft (Expert)
• Directed visitors and clients to appropriate staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Utilised multi-line telephone system to manage incoming calls effectively.
• Exhibited excellent multitasking skills by balancing various responsibilities simultaneously without compromising efficiency or quality of work output.
• Prepared meeting rooms before and after use, maintaining a neat appearance at all times.
• Reviewed and assessed planning applications, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Answering phone calls, responding to emails, and communicating with parents,staff and other external calls, booking appointments.
• Providing administrative support to teachers and staff, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing records including logging student attendance, managing the school calendar.
• Increased efficiency of document retrieval with a well-organised filing system.
• Sorted incoming mail promptly, reducing clutter and improving organisation in the workplace.
• Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
• Maintaining attendance records for students, signing in visitors, and ensuring accurate information is recorded.
• Assisting with the planning and organisation of school events during the school day.
• Handling mail, maintaining a clean and organised reception area, administration of first aid.
• Ensure you have read and follow the school's safeguarding policies.
• Ensure you follow the safeguarding procedure at all times and report any concerns.
• Ensured student welfare by developing and implementing comprehensive support systems.
• Managed high-risk cases to ensure child safety.

Attendance Officer:

• Daily Registration: Monitor and update morning and afternoon registers using School Pod, ensuring 100% accuracy in coding (e.g., Medical, Educational Activity, or Authorised Absence).
• Generate daily, weekly, and termly attendance reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to identify trends and "at-risk" students.
• Ensure all records meet Department for Education (DfE) standards and are ready for internal audits or Ofsted inspections.
• Collaborated with teaching staff, resulting in a comprehensive approach to attendance management.
• Attended multi-agency meetings discussing strategies for improving overall student engagement and participation levels at school events and activities.
• Conducted home visits for resolving truancy problems.
• Closely monitor attendance for students with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and Child in Need (CiN) or Child Protection (CP) status.
• Coordinate with local authority transport teams to resolve logistical issues that prevent students from reaching school.
• Implemented initiatives to promote the importance of regular school attendance amongst students and parents.
• Fostered positive relationships with students to encourage regular school attendance.
• Facilitated meetings between parents and school administrators concerning persistent absence cases.

• Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
• Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans, enhancing student support.
• Designed individualised lesson plans for improved academic performance.
• Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Enhanced student comprehension by creating adaptive learning materials.
• Created sensory stimuli for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder; eased anxiety levels.
• Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.
• Carried out regular progress monitoring; ensured consistent academic growth.
• Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
• Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Employed differentiated instruction techniques for enhanced student understanding.
• Fostered inclusivity within the school community; promoted acceptance and respect for all pupils.
• Improved communication skills for non-verbal children, using non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.
• Built student self-esteem through positive encouragement, feedback and praise.
• Provided playground and break time support, supervising up to 10 groups of students simultaneously.
• Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
• Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
• Implemented visual aids during lessons; supported better information retention.

• Regularly checked vital signs as part of ongoing monitoring of patient health status.
• Encouraged social interaction for improved mental health amongst residents.
• Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
• Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals for routine check-ups and treatments.
• Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
• Helped maintain a safe environment for all residents, reducing risk of falls or injuries.
• Facilitated communication between patients and their families for better understanding of care plan progressions.
• Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
• Assisted patients with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
• Offered companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness in patients.
• Provided personal grooming assistance such as bathing or dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients.
• Maintained patient records, guaranteeing accurate tracking of medical history and treatment plans.
• Developed personalised care plans which catered to individual needs and preferences of each patient.
• Worked collaboratively with other carers to provide comprehensive service.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.
• Adhered strictly to privacy rules, respecting the confidentiality rights of all clients.
• Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
• Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
• Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
• Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.

• Collaborated effectively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality educational programmes.
• Coordinated closely with other staff members for efficient planning of holiday events and school outings.
• Participated actively in continuous professional development sessions, boosting teaching competency levels over time.
• Performed regular risk assessments within the school premises to ensure pupil safety.
• Organised exciting extracurricular activities that promoted cultural understanding and diversity awareness among pupils.
• Adopted a child-centred approach for fostering independence in learners from an early age.
• Facilitated holistic child development, creating an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Maintained comprehensive records of each child's academic progress and behavioural patterns.
• Promoted positive behaviour using effective classroom management techniques.
• Boosted the physical development of children by incorporating fun, active learning experiences.
• Established strong relationships with parents to support children's ongoing educational needs at home.
• Developed children's social skills through group play and interaction.
• Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
• Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
• Maintained a tidy, organised environment to facilitate optimal learning outcomes.
• Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
• Created a safe environment for staff and children, constantly adhering to health and hygiene requirements.
• Served as Key Person for 15 children.
• Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
• Participated in training to meet educational standards and appropriate legal requirements.
• Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
• Utilised Makaton and British Sign Language abilities to support students with communication difficulties.
• Improved communication skills for non-verbal children, using non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.