Sylwia Zylewicz
Manchester ,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in special needs education, specialising in autism strategies and individual education plan development. Demonstrates exceptional skills in reasoning and problem solving, behaviour management, critical thinking, and effective communication. Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour and create creative lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs. Bilingual with a strong focus on resilience, adaptability, and attention to detail. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes patience, empathy, and solution orientation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SEND Teaching Assistant
Supreme Start Education
Oldham, Lancashire
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and potential improvements.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
Courier
Maha Logistic Ltd.
Manchester, Lancashire
07.2021 - 09.2025
- Managed time effectively during peak hours, reducing delivery delays considerably.
- Adhered to traffic rules consistently, ensuring safe driving practices.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in repeat business.
- Followed company protocols strictly to maintain good service standards.
- Liaised closely with warehouse staff for correct loading of goods onto vehicles.
- Offered excellent customer service that led to increased client retention rate.
Teaching Assistant Work Experience
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Manchester , Lancashire
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Provided stimulating learning environments, motivating students to engage with class activities and reach potential.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and execute challenging, stimulating lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Organised and distributed learning materials, homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Prepared and duplicated teaching materials to help facilitate student understanding of key content.
- Maintained student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
Community Interpreter
Language Epire
Manchester , Lancashire
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Accurately interpreted spoken and written conversations between different languages for clients.
- Identified and defined translation needs through interactions with customers to gauge feasibility.
Co-Owner
Indulge in Tandoori
Gorey/Ireland, Wexford
11.2007 - 07.2014
- Oversaw project timelines ensuring all targets were met ahead of schedule.
- Conducted regular staff training programmes for improved performance levels.
- Identified potential growth opportunities through market analysis and research.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline workflow processes.
- Executed risk assessments mitigating risks before they became issues.
- Ensured legal compliance with adherence to regulatory standards and practices.
- Designed an efficient logistics system reducing operational costs significantly.
- Managed financial accounts, ensuring fiscal responsibility and stability.
Junior finance clerk
Local borough school accounts
Sulikow, Poland
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Kept general ledger documents updated for accurate transaction records.
- Followed standard accounting procedures for accurate records.
- Produced accurate financial statements for internal use, customer reviews and regulatory submissions.
- Compiled data from reports and tables to analyse transactions and identify trends.
- Received, classified and input financial data into [Software].
Volunteer Youth Worker
Gawrosz Youth Centre ( substance abuse families)
Zgorzelec, Poland
02.2002 - 11.2003
- Used variety of mediums to develop self-awareness, self-esteem and self confidence in youth for improved outcomes.
- Introduced programme of activities to provide new positive opportunities and experiences based on youth needs.
- Respected confidentiality of client files, information and conversations, following data security best practices.
- Supported children and young people by providing high quality, informal education for growth and development.
- Supported other team members and volunteers to carry out duties to required standards and timeframes.
Education
Children and Young People's Mental Health Level 2 - Education, Wellbeing
Trafford College
Manchester 06.2026 -
SEN TA SALT Therapy Diploma Level 3 - Special Education
Teachers Training
04.2026 -
Play Therapy Level 3 - Special Education
Teachers Training
Manchester 03.2026 -
Special Educational Needs Level 3 - Special Education
Learning Curve Group
Manchester 02.2025 - 02.2026
TQUK Level 2 Support Work in Schools - Education
The Training Brokers
Manchester, Lancashire 06.2018 - 06.2018
Level 1 Supporting a Child’s Learning and Developing Course - Education
Workers Educational Association
Manchester, Lancashire 09.2016 - 05.2017
6 credits at level 2 Community Interpreting - Community Interpreting
Open Awards
Manchester, Lancashire 03.2016 - 05.2017
1 year of early years psychology and re socialisation - Psychology and Education
Kolegium Karkonoskie
Jelenia Gora, Poland 09.2003 - 06.2004
A-Levels - Finance and Accounting
Liceum Ekonomiczne im. Emilii Plater
Zgorzelec, Poland 09.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
Reasoning and problem solving
Critical thinking
Resilience and adaptability
Reliability
Creativity
Effective communication skills
Attention to detail
Solution orientation
Versatility
Bilingual
- SEN knowledge
- Autism strategies
- Individual education plan development
- Patience and tolerance
- Creative lesson planning
- Special needs education
- Patience and empathy
- Behaviour management
- Challenging behaviour management
Certification
Paediatric First Aid
Team Teach
CPI
Fire Marshall
Enhanced DBS (Update)
Timeline
Children and Young People's Mental Health Level 2 - Education, Wellbeing
Trafford College
06.2026 -
SEN TA SALT Therapy Diploma Level 3 - Special Education
Teachers Training
04.2026 -
Play Therapy Level 3 - Special Education
Teachers Training
03.2026 -
SEND Teaching Assistant
Supreme Start Education
09.2025 - Current
Special Educational Needs Level 3 - Special Education
Learning Curve Group
02.2025 - 02.2026
Courier
Maha Logistic Ltd.
07.2021 - 09.2025
Teaching Assistant Work Experience
Seymour Park Community Primary School
09.2019 - 07.2021
TQUK Level 2 Support Work in Schools - Education
The Training Brokers
06.2018 - 06.2018
Community Interpreter
Language Epire
04.2017 - 05.2017
Level 1 Supporting a Child’s Learning and Developing Course - Education
Workers Educational Association
09.2016 - 05.2017
6 credits at level 2 Community Interpreting - Community Interpreting
Open Awards
03.2016 - 05.2017
Co-Owner
Indulge in Tandoori
11.2007 - 07.2014
Junior finance clerk
Local borough school accounts
09.2003 - 06.2004
1 year of early years psychology and re socialisation - Psychology and Education
Kolegium Karkonoskie
09.2003 - 06.2004
Volunteer Youth Worker
Gawrosz Youth Centre ( substance abuse families)
02.2002 - 11.2003
A-Levels - Finance and Accounting
Liceum Ekonomiczne im. Emilii Plater
09.1999 - 06.2003