Zoe Schofield

• Collaborated closely with midwives, enhancing patient care through teamwork.
• Responded promptly to patients' calls for help or requests for personal care in a respectful manner.
• Prepared birthing rooms prior to delivery, ensuring a calm atmosphere was created for the expecting mother.
• Observed changes in patients' conditions or behaviours reporting them immediately to the supervising midwife or doctor.
• Facilitated breastfeeding workshops to educate new mothers on proper techniques.
• Educated families about newborn care including safe sleep practices, immunisation schedules and infant nutrition.
• Offered assistance with baby care tasks such as bathing, feeding and changing nappies, easing the transition for first-time parents.
• Ensured clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control procedures.

• Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• 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.
• Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
• Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
• Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
• Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.

• Guided positive behaviour amongst children through role-modelling appropriate actions and manners.
• Maintained comprehensive records of each child's progress; noted developments at regular intervals.
• Provided detailed daily reports to parents regarding their child's day, ensuring transparency and trust.
• Stimulated emotional growth with sensitive and patient communication, fostering strong relationships.
• Organised stimulating outdoor activities that encouraged motor skill development in a fun manner.
• Facilitated nap times as part of routine care duties, contributing to overall wellbeing.
• Observed children's behaviour whilst identifying any developmental issues or concerns.
• Facilitated early literacy skills by introducing phonics games and reading exercises.
• Liaised effectively with colleagues during shift changes; guaranteed seamless continuity of care for all children.

I worked as a teaching assistant in a primary school working with children from Reception to Year 6. My duties were varied and different day to day however included -

• Boosting children's reading levels using Project X and Better Reading Programme interventions.
• Creating a classroom environment in which children can learn respect for themselves and others as well as being safe.
• Cooperated with parents to support children's learning and healthy development in school and at home.
• Fostering oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
• Delivering intervention programmes for children both individually and in groups.
• Preserving the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
• Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet children's varying needs and interests.
• Pursued professional development continually by attending university and teaching assistant training workshops.
• Completing all necessary paperwork for classroom activities.
• Observing and evaluating students' performance, behaviour, social development and physical health.
• Developing Early Help forms and contributing to EHC plans.

I was in charge of the Pre-school Room as well as providing help and support to the management team when required. Other responsibilities included -

• Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
• Promoted good behaviour by using the positive reinforcement method.
• Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
• Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours.
• Organised small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
• Administered medication and minor first aid to ill and injured students.
• Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
• Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviours, meals and naps.
• Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and child care management staff.
• Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
• Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
• Dressed children and changed nappies.
• Assisted the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting the children down for naps.
• Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
• Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
• Monitored each student's educational progress with individualised charts and files.
• Established a safe play environment for the children.
• Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviours.
• Helped with the setting up of the nursery and the closing up when required.
• Assisted with the collection of nursery fees and other admin related tasks when required.

I worked throughout the nursery rooms from the baby room to pre-school. My duties included -

• Maintaining daily records of children's individual activities, behaviours, meals and naps.
• Sparking imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
• Dressing children and changing nappies.
• Identifying early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
• Communicating regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours.
• Promoting language development skills through reading and storytelling.
• Keeping classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
• Engaging with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
• Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
• Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
• Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
• Monitored each child's educational progress with individualised charts and files.

I was a Nursery Assistant whilst at college. My duties included -

• Communicating regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours.
• Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
• Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
• Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
• Promoted good behaviour by using the positive reinforcement method.
• Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
• Meticulously sanitised toys and play equipment.
• Established a safe play environment for the children.
• Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the children.
• Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.