I have over four years' of experience of working with children and young people in a variety of roles which include the following....
Learning Support Assistant 
 (September 2012 – Present)
-	Works in line with students’ IEPs and the teacher’s lesson plans to support young people with severe learning difficulties 
-	Assists with the production and delivery of teaching materials and resources including ICT resources 
-	Uses various strategies such as reward systems and one on one support to keep students on track and to tackle challenging behaviour
-	Deal with students’ personal care needs and support them in completing daily tasks

Clinician (Tutor)  (June – August 2012)
-	Worked with students aged 5 – 18 years to improve their reading and comprehension skills using symbol and concept imagery
-	Liaised with consultants regarding student’s ability and improvement 
-	Wrote notes on activities and progress in sessions
-	Worked at two locations during the course of employment 


Before and After School Club Co-ordinator (September 2011 – May 2012)
-	Planned and engaged middle school students  in a range of stimulating activities which included interpersonal group outdoor games, creative artwork and ICT activities 
-	Planned and managed weekly resources budget 
-	Helped students with their homework, generating ideas in subjects such as English and Humanities in the after school club

Lead Playworker –  (August 2011)
-	Successfully managed a summer playscheme of up to 32 children aged 5 – 11
-	Successfully coordinated a team of up to five members of staff
-	Constantly ensured the playscheme met Ofsted requirements
-	Consistently managed a weekly budget 
-	Lead the playscheme group on various trips such as Kew Gardens 
-	Planned and engaged the children in various activities from smoothie to mask making

Residential Senior Welfare Leader – (July 2011)
-	Was responsible for the welfare and safety of students aged 7 – 16 years that attended the summer school 
-	Kept a record of their attendance and constantly followed up any absent individuals
-	Dealt with regular emergencies and sensitive situations
-	Always showed a caring attitude and genuine interest in the students  
-	Took part in the summer school activities and helped to coordinate trips to London 

Voluntary Mentor (October 2009 – May 2012) 
-	Co-ordinated one to one sessions with secondary school students aged 14 - 19 
-	Motivated young learners to achieve their own set goals and to increase their self – esteem 
-	Built up effective and appropriate relationships with young people 
-	Liaised with parents and school staff to improve support 
-	Produced succinct progress reports and participated in improvement meetings with the school

Play leader (April 2008 – April 2010)
-	Maintained an inclusive, safe and happy environment for children and young people aged 4 – 14 years 
-	Was responsible for the young persons’ group aged 11 – 14 years
-	Planned and engaged young people in stimulating activities that would enable them to develop key skills whilst having fun.  
-	Maintained a good working relationship with my colleagues
-	Led groups of children and young people on various exciting outings such as the Trocadero and the Science Museum in Central London
