Tracey Carroll
Droitwich,Worcestershire
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a strong foundation in child safeguarding training. Good communication skills, patience, and the ability to implement effective behaviour management strategies. Ability to promote confidence through fun learning methods. Committed to teamwork and flexibility, with a focus on problem-solving to support educational development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant
Worcestershire County Council
Worcester, Worcestershire
1999.11 - Current
- Support classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting positive learning environments.
- Encourage pupil independence through structured guidance and support
- Delivered interventions for pupils in both 1:1 and small group settings.
- Facilitated phonics groups to enhance literacy skills.
- Supervise pupils in breakfast club, classrooms, halls, playgrounds, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
Respite Foster Carer
Phoenix Fostering Agency
Hereford, Herefordshire
2013.05 - 2014.08
- Encouraged positive behaviours through structured routine and clear boundaries.
- Adhered strictly to safeguarding protocols; ensuring safety at all times.
- Worked closely with other professionals involved in child's welfare; improving collaborative efforts towards child’s wellbeing.
- Delivered consistent care whilst managing challenging behaviour to ensure stability within the household.
- Tracked and recorded child's progress for review by social services team, contributing to overall care strategy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Educational Studies
University of Worcester
Worcester, England 2007.09 - 2008.05
Foundation Degree in Arts - Learning Support
University of Worcester
Worcester, England 2005.09 - 2007.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Early Years Practice
The Open University
Milton Keynes 2004.02 - 2004.10
Worcestershire Professional Qualification for TAs - Education
University of Worcester
Worcester, England 2003.12 - 2005.06
Skills
- Communication
- SEND expertise
- Patience with children
- Child safeguarding training
- Social inclusion techniques
- Building child confidence
- Fun learning methods
- Resilience building
- Behaviour management strategies
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
Affiliations
- Watercolour painting
- Gardening
- Socialising with family and friends
- Reading
Timeline
Respite Foster Carer
Phoenix Fostering Agency
2013.05 - 2014.08
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Educational Studies
University of Worcester
2007.09 - 2008.05
Foundation Degree in Arts - Learning Support
University of Worcester
2005.09 - 2007.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Early Years Practice
The Open University
2004.02 - 2004.10
Worcestershire Professional Qualification for TAs - Education
University of Worcester
2003.12 - 2005.06
Teaching assistant
Worcestershire County Council
1999.11 - Current