Stephanie French
Barnsley ,South Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with knowledge in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities (SEND) assistance. Demonstrates strong compliance with safeguarding regulations and school policies, ensuring child protection and adherence to early childhood education standards. Skilled in social emotional learning, creative thinking, and fostering patience and empathy in educational settings. Committed to supporting the holistic development of children while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SEND Teaching Assistant
Unique School Solutions
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
- Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
Palliative care assistant
sure health care
Barsnsley, South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Encouraged independence among patients by supporting mobility exercises.
- Facilitated communication between patients and doctors, promoting understanding and trust.
- Recorded patient observations meticulously, aiding accurate treatment planning.
- Established rapport with patients rapidly by empathetic listening and conversation skills.
- Liaised with families to provide updates on patient's condition and progress.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a peaceful environment.
- Handled sensitive situations tactfully whilst respecting cultural beliefs and customs.
- Managed personal hygiene needs of patients with compassion and respect.
- Maintained clean and safe surroundings for the prevention of infections.
- Offered companionship to lonely patients, enhancing their mental well-being.
- Assisted in daily activities of patients for improved quality of life.
- Enforced adherence to data protection policies, safeguarding sensitive information.
- Formulated appropriate support plans to meet patient needs.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
university placement local authority fostering dep
student
Barnsley, South Yorkshire , South Yorkshire
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Support worker assistant
Barnsley College(Direct Entry, 14-16 yrs)
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Care assistant
Bespoke Care
Barnsley, South Yorkshire , South Yorkshire
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
- Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
volunteer family support worker
Home Start, Family Lives, Luminar
Barnsley, South Yorkshire , South Yorkshire
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Promoted healthy relationships amongst family members through mediation.
- Assisted families in navigating the welfare system; secured appropriate benefits.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective care planning.
- Maintained detailed case notes, aiding in decision making processes.
- Advocated on behalf of clients, resolving issues promptly.
- Improved children's behaviour by implementing structure and routine.
- Offered advice on budget management, reducing financial stress in households.
- Established trust with clients to enhance communication.
- Coordinated community resources for comprehensive family support.
- Mentored parents in managing challenging behaviours; fostered positive changes.
- Provided emotional support for improved family dynamics.
- Conducted home visits, ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Supported and advised parents regarding various issues and signposted additional services.
- Engaged with children and families using creative strategies and professional approach.
- Empowered individuals to lead normal, healthy lives by delivering professional and emotional care.
- Remained calm and poised in difficult, stressful or escalating situations, helping to comfort individuals.
- Provided written and electronic reports of conducted work adhering to policies and procedures.
- Escorted families to counsellor, legal aid workers and doctor appointments.
- Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
- Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - supporting children and families
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds 09.2021 - 07.2022
Foundation Degree in Arts - supporting children and families in social context
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds 09.2019 - 07.2021
Higher National Diploma - social science and humanities
Northern College
Barnsley 09.2018 - 07.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - health and social care level 2
Barnsley College
Barnsley 09.2012 - 07.2013
diploma - level 2 complementary therapies
white rose college
Barnsley 09.2019 - 03.2020
diploma - level 3 massage therapy
white rose college
Barnsley 03.2021 - 08.2022
Skills
- SEN knowledge
- Safeguarding regulations compliance
- School policy adherence
- Social emotional learning
- Child protection awareness
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Creative thinking
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) assistance
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- enjoy spending time with my family, holidays, day trips. also quality time with my husband and seeing friends. i enjoy swimming and walking on a regular basis.
Languages
English
Beginner
personal
I have two children, aged 19. I had my children early in life, and throughout the years, I have dedicated myself to completing courses and degrees while volunteering. I did this to provide a better life for my family while learning skills to help make positive differences in people's lives. Although I have faced challenges due to my learning needs, I have not let this set me back, and although at times it has affected my confidence, I am capable. I work better knowing in detail/ order what I am doing within my role, and once I grasp it fully, I work 100 percent to fulfill my role. I am confident to seek support when and if needed to complete tasks.
I am honest and trustworthy and seek to complete my role/ task correctly and effectively, ever my role. I can work alone or in a group and am keen on development within a job role.
Timeline
SEND Teaching Assistant
Unique School Solutions
02.2025 - 04.2025
Palliative care assistant
sure health care
10.2024 - 02.2025
university placement local authority fostering dep
student
03.2024 - 08.2024
Support worker assistant
Barnsley College(Direct Entry, 14-16 yrs)
09.2023 - 11.2023
Care assistant
Bespoke Care
06.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - supporting children and families
Leeds Trinity University
09.2021 - 07.2022
diploma - level 3 massage therapy
white rose college
03.2021 - 08.2022
Foundation Degree in Arts - supporting children and families in social context
Leeds Trinity University
09.2019 - 07.2021
diploma - level 2 complementary therapies
white rose college
09.2019 - 03.2020
Higher National Diploma - social science and humanities
Northern College
09.2018 - 07.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - health and social care level 2
Barnsley College
09.2012 - 07.2013
volunteer family support worker
Home Start, Family Lives, Luminar
07.2012 - 07.2014
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