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Sumalatha Suvarna

Leicester,UK

Summary

Psychology graduate with specialized experience in supporting children and young people with Special needs and mental health needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH. Proficient in psychological observation, behaviour formulation, and one-on-one interventions. Experienced in collaborative multidisciplinary teams and dedicated to evidence-based practice and safeguarding.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Wrap around assistant and teaching assistant

Sacred Heart Primary School
Loughborough, Leicestershire
2025.03 - Current
  • Provided wrap-around care and 1:1 support for pupils with SEN/SEMH in safe, nurturing environment.
  • Supported differentiated learning and behaviour management to enhance engagement.
  • Promoted positive play to support social and emotional development.
  • Contributed to safeguarding procedures to ensure pupil welfare.

Freelance SEN Support

Self Employed
India, India
2023.12 - 2024.05
  • Assisted students with learning difficulties and behavioural needs.
  • Tracked student progress and modified strategies to enhance their outcomes.
  • Established strong connections with families to provide consistent support strategies.

Special Educator & Psychology Teacher

Delhi Private School
Dubai, UAE
2020.08 - 2023.05

Special Educator:

  • Developed IEPs; assessed needs and applied evidence-based interventions.
  • Collaborated with staff to promote inclusive practices; guided parents.
  • Monitored progress, maintained records, and supported student transitions.
  • Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and external agencies.

Psychology Teacher:

  • Delivered engaging lessons using varied strategies; managed behaviour.
  • Assessed and graded work; set clear learning objectives.

Special needs educator

Sabari Indian School
Dubai, UAE
2020.01 - 2020.06
  • Assessed student abilities and developed tailored learning plans, including IEPs.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed IEPs to support individual progress.
  • Adapted teaching strategies and activities to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Liaised with parents, staff and senior leadership to monitor and report progress.

SEN teacher

Vibgyor High School
Bangalore, India
2018.08 - 2019.10
  • Assessed needs; developed, implemented, and reviewed IEPs/EHCPs.
  • Delivered differentiated teaching for SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH) and tailored behaviour strategies.
  • Monitored progress, maintained accurate records, and supported safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and engaged parents/carers to support progress.

Special Educator

Sudarshan Vidya Mandir
Bangalore, India
2014.07 - 2018.03
  • Assessed pupil needs and developed, implemented, and reviewed IEPs/EHCPs.
  • Delivered differentiated teaching and curriculum adaptations for SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH).
  • Supported pupils with complex needs, promoting wellbeing and safeguarding.
  • Conducted assessments, monitored progress, and maintained accurate records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and engaged parents/carers; delivered counselling and staff training.

Associate Psychologist

Sukrut Human and Organization Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore, India
2013.06 - 2014.07
  • Conducted assessments and delivered remedial and life skills sessions to support student development.
  • Developed tailored strategies to meet individual needs and monitored progress.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams; maintained accurate records.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical and Counseling Psychology

University of Mangalore
India
/2011 - /2013

MS - Counseling and Psychotherapy

Open International University & Medicine Alternative
Sri Lanka

Diploma - Special Educational Needs

KHDA Accredited, Dubai, 2020
Dubai, UAE

Diploma - Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

Brindavan Education Trust
Bangalore, India 2015

Skills

  • SEN support, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH interventions
  • IEP development, one-to-one intervention, and classroom differentiation
  • Behaviour management and emotional regulation support
  • Psychometric assessment and progress monitoring
  • Safeguarding, child protection, and parental engagement/counselling
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Timeline

Wrap around assistant and teaching assistant

Sacred Heart Primary School
2025.03 - Current

Freelance SEN Support

Self Employed
2023.12 - 2024.05

Special Educator & Psychology Teacher

Delhi Private School
2020.08 - 2023.05

Special needs educator

Sabari Indian School
2020.01 - 2020.06

SEN teacher

Vibgyor High School
2018.08 - 2019.10

Special Educator

Sudarshan Vidya Mandir
2014.07 - 2018.03

Associate Psychologist

Sukrut Human and Organization Consultants Pvt. Ltd
2013.06 - 2014.07

Master of Science - Clinical and Counseling Psychology

University of Mangalore
/2011 - /2013

MS - Counseling and Psychotherapy

Open International University & Medicine Alternative

Diploma - Special Educational Needs

KHDA Accredited, Dubai, 2020

Diploma - Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

Brindavan Education Trust
Sumalatha Suvarna