TANIA FERREIRA
Fleet,Hampshire
Summary
Experienced pastoral support worker specializing in emotional support and behavior management, currently enhancing student well-being at Emmbrook School. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with students, fostering a safe environment for open communication. Track record of supporting student development and well-being, with expertise in child development and mental health, addressing needs such as anxiety and low self-esteem. Committed to promoting diversity and resilience through proactive and creative support strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastoral Support Mentor
The Emmbrook School
Wokingham, England
09.2023 - Current
Supported students at Emmbrook School through regular weekly sessions.
Provided safe space for discussing emotional challenges such as anxiety, anger, autism, bulimia, and domestic violence.
Assisted a diverse student body in navigating personal issues effectively.
Implemented strategies to support EBSA students in their transition back to school.
Teaching Assistant/Food Depart and Pastoral Sup.
Court Moor School
Fleet, Hampshire
09.2017 - 08.2023
Facilitated skill development sessions for food department students, enhancing confidence levels.
Provided essential pastoral support during staff shortages, fostering student well-being.
Maintained high support standards during seamless role transitions.
Rose Street Nursery
Berkshire County Council
Wokingham, Berkshire
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported child with autism through tailored activities.
Assisted in engaging child by implementing structured programmes.
Facilitated trust-building exercises to enhance adherence to routines and learning skills.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychology
The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIK2030
GCSEs - GCSE
IEFP Instituto do Emprego e Formacao Profissional
Lisbon2012
Skills
- Emotional support
- Behaviour management
- Child development
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Emotional resilience
- Caring and compassionate
- Compassionate care
- Organising and planning
- Building relationships
- Mental health treatment planning
- Behavioural observation
- Respect for diversity
- Personal care
- Mental health support techniques
- Family and child welfare
- Medication Administration
- Mindfulness techniques
- Mental health first aid
- Microsoft Outlook
Languages
Portuguese
Proficient
C2
Certification
Certificate in Mental Health First Aid MHFA England
Certificate in Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (Elsa)
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness Mental Health Problems
School First Aid Course (incl. Epi-Pen admin)
Emotionally Based School Avoidance Training (EBSA)
Certificate in Understanding Sexual, Violence and Sexual Harassment
Certificate Pupils Resilience and wellbeing
Certificate Addressing loneliness and depression in Children
Certificate in Anxiety and depression in children
Interests
- Reading
- Swimming
- Walking
- Travelling
Timeline
Pastoral Support Mentor
The Emmbrook School
09.2023 - Current
Rose Street Nursery
Berkshire County Council
09.2018 - 07.2019
Teaching Assistant/Food Depart and Pastoral Sup.
Court Moor School
09.2017 - 08.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychology
The Open University
GCSEs - GCSE
IEFP Instituto do Emprego e Formacao Profissional