Victoria Williams
Rochdale
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in special educational needs (SEN) support, including autism spectrum disorder understanding and dyslexia support strategies. Proficient in classroom management and the implementation of active learning strategies, with a strong emphasis on maintaining confidential pupil records and utilising positive reinforcement techniques. Skilled in the use of classroom technology and familiar with the national curriculum, offering comprehensive 1:1 student assistance and SEND support. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment through effective behavioural management and child safeguarding practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Rochdale Borough Council
Rochdale
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Contributed to the development of school policies aimed at enhancing teaching methods and techniques.
- Managed extracurricular activities such as sports events or field trips to provide varied learning experiences for pupils outside the classroom setting.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational atmosphere.
- Created visual aids for use during lessons that enhanced learner engagement and understanding of key concepts.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
North ridge high school
Manchester
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Helped organise outdoor activities to boost physical health and social skills amongst the pupils.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members such as speech therapists or psychologists for holistic child development.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each pupil's progress, attendance, medical information and behavioural patterns.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings providing updates on child's progress, strengths, and areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared visual aids for interactive lessons which increased engagement within the classroom.
- Offered emotional support during challenging situations whilst respecting student's personal space and emotions.
- Assisted in managing classroom behaviour by implementing effective discipline strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Participated in professional development training sessions to stay informed about the latest in special education teaching strategies.
- Facilitated independent living skills training sessions aimed at self-sufficiency.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom atmosphere by promoting empathy, acceptance and respect among peers.
Skills
- SEN training
- Phonics knowledge
- Maintaining confidential pupil records
- Positive reinforcement techniques usage
- SEN understanding
- Assisting with school trips
- Autism spectrum disorder understanding
- Dyslexia support strategies
- Classroom technology usage
- Active learning strategies implementation
- Behavioural understanding
- Strong empathy
- National curriculum familiarity
- Physical education supervision
- Numeracy support
- Class supervising
- Reward-based behavioural management
- Classroom management
- Special needs support
- 1:1 student assistance
- Playground supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- SEND support
- Child safeguarding
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Rochdale Borough Council
01.2024 - 12.2025
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
North ridge high school
09.2019 - 12.2023