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Work history
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Suzi Rowsell

Suzi Rowsell

Sunningdale,Berkshire

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated, bringing strong communication and teamwork skills along with ability to adapt quickly in diverse settings. Proficient in supporting students with unique needs and fostering a caring and positive learning environment.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
6070
6070
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

SEN Teaching Assistant

Heathermount School
Ascot, Berkshire
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Tailored teaching style to suit diverse learning needs, achieving increased engagement.
  • Created sensory stimuli for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder; eased anxiety levels.
  • Encouraged independent learning through structured tasks, boosting self-reliance skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
  • Improved classroom behaviour with implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Employed differentiated instruction techniques for enhanced student understanding.
  • Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
  • Supported emotional and educational development of students with SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
  • Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
  • Built strong rapport with children providing a secure attachment figure.
  • Organised stimulating arts and crafts activities fostering creativity.
  • Provided safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Hurst Lodge School
Yateley, Hampshire
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Encouraged independent learning habits amongst pupils through consistent mentoring.
  • Accompanied school trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all pupils involved.
  • Adapted teaching approach according to students' unique needs, achieving better comprehension.
  • Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, contributing towards administrative efficiency.
  • Enhanced classroom environment with creative teaching methods.
  • Helped organise after-school clubs, enriching extracurricular offering of the school.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic child development programmes.
  • Offered calm and focused conflict-resolution, defusing problematic behaviour with compassion and emotional intelligence.
  • Prepared classroom activities and materials to maintain orderly schedule and complete learning objectives.

Stay at home Mum to my Son & Daughter

N/A
Ascot, Berkshire
02.2003 - 08.2020

Network IT Administrator

Novell Inc
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
01.1988 - 03.2003

Helped to maintain and upgrade company Network and provided IT support for Novell Employees.

Marketing Assistant

Berkley Holmes Ltd
Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead
06.1995 - 01.1999

Provided administrative and operational support to the marketing team, helping with a wide range of tasks including market research, campaign execution, content creation and supervision of show home openings.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Special Needs Education

Elklan - Communication Support for Verbal Pupils with ASD
UK

Level 3 - Special Needs Education

Oplex - SEND Teaching Methods

Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) - Education

Bracknell Forest Council
Online

BTec National Diploma in Business and Finance -

Windsor & Maidenhead Collage
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
09.1990 - 07.1992

Skills

  • Child-Centric approach
  • Sensory integration support
  • Resourceful thinking
  • Nurturing attitude
  • Patience and understanding
  • Safeguarding awareness

Affiliations

  • I enjoy going for walks and spending time outside I am naturally drawn to anything creative and arty, I enjoy crochet and love to bake. I enjoy making healthy and nutritious meals for myself and others.

Certification

I have successfully competed hours of safeguarding courses over the last 5 years. As part of my ongoing training and want to keep up-to-date with SEN practices I have also competed many other courses including: Understanding ADHD, Understanding Autism, Understanding Dyslexia, Child protection, Mental Wellbeing in children, online safety, Preventing Bullying, Dealing with Bereavement and loss in Children, Adverse Childhood Experiences, First Aid Essentials, Mindfulness, and many more.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SEN Teaching Assistant

Heathermount School
09.2022 - Current

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Hurst Lodge School
09.2020 - 07.2022

Stay at home Mum to my Son & Daughter

N/A
02.2003 - 08.2020

Marketing Assistant

Berkley Holmes Ltd
06.1995 - 01.1999

BTec National Diploma in Business and Finance -

Windsor & Maidenhead Collage
09.1990 - 07.1992

Network IT Administrator

Novell Inc
01.1988 - 03.2003

NVQ Level 3 - Special Needs Education

Elklan - Communication Support for Verbal Pupils with ASD

Level 3 - Special Needs Education

Oplex - SEND Teaching Methods

Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) - Education

Bracknell Forest Council
Suzi Rowsell