Sophie Lambert
Huncoat,Lancashire
Summary
I am an energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. I seek solutions to problems and apply extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching assistant level 2
Coupe Green Primary School
Preston, Lancashire
10.2022 - Current
- Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
- Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
- Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
Summer camp leader
Just Imagine
accrington, Lancashire
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Helped campers to build, maintain and grow life skills through ongoing coaching and empowerment.
- Encouraged campers to try new sports and team roles to promote increased confidence and skill building.
- Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes.
- Acted professionally and responsibly to demonstrate core camp values.
- Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
- Maintained positive camp experiences through compassionate holistic support.
- Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
- Prevented accidents and falls by ensuring safety and cleanliness of all activity areas.
- Inspired positive behaviour, acting as an ambassador and role model.
- Created an inclusive environment, providing equal mentorship regardless of skill and fitness levels.
- Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
- Developed high-quality training programmes using up-to-date health, fitness and nutrition knowledge.
- Reported on daily activities, recording behaviour and safety incidents to document actions taken.
- Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
Level 3 nursery practitioner
Little Tinkers Day Nursery
Accrington, Lancashire
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Delivered holistic support for well-rounded childcare provisions.
- Maintained secure, up-to-date child care records for thorough reference.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
- Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
Level 3 nursery practitioner
Bambinos Boutique Day Care
Clayton le Moors, Lancashire
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Delivered holistic support for well-rounded childcare provisions.
- Maintained secure, up-to-date child care records for thorough reference.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
- Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
- Assessed buildings and resources for compliance with risk and safety standards.
- Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
- Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
Level 3 nursery practitioner
Heathlands Nursery
Accrington, Lancashire
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Escalated safeguarding concerns promptly to maintain child safety.
- Monitored children's food and drink consumption, feeding younger children and helping older children during mealtimes.
- Served as Key Person for 6+ children.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Kept confidential any information regarding children, members of staff and administration acquired as part of job.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Monitored child progress against early years foundation stages and raised any development concerns with parents.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Built student confidence through targeted learning exercises and activities.
- Cleaned and kept rooms and play areas tidy for reduced accident risks.
- Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
- Managed challenging behaviour with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported children's learning development through reading, writing and numeracy work.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Recorded child observations and communicated progress updates to parents.
- Enhanced children's emotional growth through positive socialisation activities.
- Taught to curricular requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
- Reported on developmental progress to quickly identify and meet additional educational needs.
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- Recorded children's milestones and achievements for accurate progress reporting.
- Celebrated student successes to encourage pride and sense of achievement.
- Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
- Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
- Monitored student activity to maintain safe, positive learning environments.
- Devised activities to improve pupils' social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Maintained care continuity through key worker child support.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
- Met curriculum requirements by delivering age-appropriate teachings.
- Encouraged sharing and teamwork for positive social development.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Achieved curriculum goals for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils.
- Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
- Adapted teachings, activities and environments to suit Special Educational Needs requirements.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
- Created stimulating nursery displays for improved learning engagement.
- Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.
- Helped children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Devised learning-through-play activities to improve cognitive development.
- Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement.
Soft play assistant
Adventure City
Accrington, Lancashire
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
- Designed range of fun and engaging activities including group games, excursions and arts and crafts, specifically tailored to needs and interests of children.
- Prepared safe and nutritional snacks and promoted good manners at meal times.
- Led, facilitated and participated in range of activities to maximise inclusivity and engagement within group play setting.
- Set up play areas, materials and equipment to enhance activities and encourage physical health.
- Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations and best practices regarding child safeguarding, escalating related concerns to Senior Play Worker.
- Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
- Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Replenished stock and processed deliveries to maximise product availability.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
Education
St Christopher's CE High School
Accrington, Lancashire 09.2011 - 05.2016
A Levels
St Christopher's Sixth Form
Accrington, Lancashire 09.2016 - 05.2017
Childcare Diploma
Accrington Rossendale College
Accrington, BB5 2AW 09.2017 - 04.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Early childhood education
- Makaton
- In-class SEND support
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Customer-focused
- Problem-solving
Custom
Reading, keeping fit, learning to drive, playing badminton
Personal Information
Date of birth: 04/11/1999
Affiliations
- I enjoy keeping fit and healthy
- Reading
Certification
- PECS Training
- Autism Awareness
- Makaton Level 1
- Red rose phonics
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching assistant level 2
Coupe Green Primary School
10.2022 - Current
Summer camp leader
Just Imagine
07.2022 - 10.2022
Level 3 nursery practitioner
Little Tinkers Day Nursery
04.2022 - 06.2024
Level 3 nursery practitioner
Bambinos Boutique Day Care
03.2022 - 04.2022
Level 3 nursery practitioner
Heathlands Nursery
04.2018 - 02.2022
Soft play assistant
Adventure City
04.2018 - 09.2018
Childcare Diploma
Accrington Rossendale College
09.2017 - 04.2020
A Levels
St Christopher's Sixth Form
09.2016 - 05.2017
St Christopher's CE High School
09.2011 - 05.2016
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