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Tamsin Pask

Tamsin Pask

Harlow

Summary

Dynamic Learning Support Assistant with Essex Council, skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, enhancing academic experiences and promoting a positive learning environment. Recognized for creativity in developing visual aids and reliability in managing classroom dynamics, ensuring all students thrive.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level shop position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning Support Assistant

Essex Council
10.2024 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning culture within the school community by modeling respect, empathy, and professionalism at all times.
  • Collaborated on planning and executing initiatives to broaden students' academic experiences.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student achievements and areas of improvement, fostering strong partnerships.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.

Play Supervisor

Panda Afterschool Club
09.2024 - Current

•Supervising the play of primary age children inside and outside.

•communicating with parents collecting.

•maintaining a safe environment and inclusive environment.

•dealing with first aid.

Personal Carer

Family
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Aided in feeding and supervised consumption to contribute to achieving nutrition plans.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence of the patient.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help the patient move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment for the patient promoting overall well-being.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living tasks.
  • Assisted in medication management for timely administration and accurate dosing, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided transportation to medical appointments and social engagements, supporting patient independence and community involvement.
  • Assisted with meal planning, preparation, and feeding for balanced nutrition aligned with dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Assisted patient with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported the patient with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.

Learning Support Assistant

Essex Council
09.2017 - 12.2022
  • Contributed to the planning and execution of extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners.
  • Coordinated with other Learning Support Assistants to share resources and best practices, improving overall effectiveness of the team.
  • Completed clerical duties such as photocopying, laminating and preparation of resources to support the class throughout each workday.
  • Worked on class displays for themed topics.
  • Provided supervision and guidance during school events, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
  • tailored learning for individual needs.
  • Aided personal care where needed.

1:1 Support Assistant

Livability /Shaftesbury Society.
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • Cultivated strong working relationships with service user by delivering personalized service tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with personal care within the home supporting high level physical disabilities and complex needs.
  • Maintain good nutrition and assisted with feeding.
  • Manuvered large personal wheelchair throughout multiple and varied spaces in home and outside areas including using his adapted vehicles equipment and driving to other locations.
  • Planned activities and implemented them with support,always needing hand over hand support.
  • Liased with other care staff and management, writing daily reports of all activities.
  • Managed service user money to buy personal items and pay for activities.

Shop Assistant

Sutcliff Catering
11.1998 - 12.2000
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for ease of customer navigation.
  • Maintained organised shop floor unique to its location.
  • Provided excellent customer service, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
  • Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
  • Conducted regular stock takes to ensure inventory accuracy, avoiding discrepancies and potential sales issues.
  • This shop was based in a high security prison, so the orders often came in for me to select items and bag up to deliver, as well as inmates coming in behind a counter and selecting items. Payment was digital.
  • Due security vigilance for items being used for wrong purposes.
  • Liaising with prison officers regarding issues with inmates.

Education

Bachelor - Film Studies/ Psychology

Middlesex University
North London, Enfield
06.1997

A-levels - Biology, English Literature, Theatre Studies.

Bicester Community College
Bicester, Oxen.
07.1994

G.C.S.E’s - General

Piston Community College
Barnstaple,N.Devon
07.1992

Skills

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Classroom management
  • Social skills development
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Visual aids creation
  • Sensory support strategies
  • Student engagement
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability

Certification

Paediatric First aid September 2024

Safeguarding September 2022

Health and safety 2020

Additional Information

My interests are art creativity, painting drawing, digital photo editing,

Dance, , I attend a weekly dance class occasional performances and studied ballet in the past. Including performing on stage with professional companies.

My faith, as a Christian it informs how I live and act. I believe in equality and kindness for all.


I have not included details of the years of experience I have but it includes care work, school work, self employed artist, community art. shop work at Tesco(1994) and factory work,

Languages

English native
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Sign language bsl
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Learning Support Assistant

Essex Council
10.2024 - Current

Play Supervisor

Panda Afterschool Club
09.2024 - Current

Personal Carer

Family
01.2023 - 08.2024

Learning Support Assistant

Essex Council
09.2017 - 12.2022

1:1 Support Assistant

Livability /Shaftesbury Society.
01.2013 - 08.2017

Shop Assistant

Sutcliff Catering
11.1998 - 12.2000

Bachelor - Film Studies/ Psychology

Middlesex University

A-levels - Biology, English Literature, Theatre Studies.

Bicester Community College

G.C.S.E’s - General

Piston Community College
Tamsin Pask