Laura

My Summary

My Experience

January 2016- present, Mylnhurst prep school, deputy coordinator and teaching assistant.
I am currently working at mylnhurst primary school I am the deputy coordinator of the after school club and morning club, this is where I organise the activities, staffing and food dependent on the child's allergies. I have also been working in the nursery as a nursery practitioner and in the reception class. Whilst working in these areas I have been doing read, write inc lessons and planning different tasks and teqniques for the children. I jave also been working with chris children who need extra support due to my background. In September I will be working in prep 5 (year 5). This will be helping them prepare with there sats.

January 2015-January 2016 Richmond Hill Primary, Behaviour Support worker

Working 1:1 with children with behavioural issues. Concentrations on interventions and paper work with the children to make sure they receive the needs required. It is rewarding and difficult at times. I feel I have gained a lot of experience here by learning how to use the computer systems and inputing data to working with families and the children and working as a team

December 2014-December 2015 Robert Ogden School

I work with both high and low ability autistic/ADD/PDA and Asperger’s children aged 7-19. From this I have strong experience in non-verbal communication using PECs and makaton. I have often had to use my initiative in difficult situations to make the environment safe for the students and to help the teacher deliver lessons and sensory related learning effectively. I have also had to teach lessons to the children whilst the teacher has been away.

While at university I have been on two placements and I have also undertaken volunteering work:

• Killamarsh Day Nursery 2011 - Whilst working at this nursery for 10 months I had to care for and engage with the children to ensure we was meeting their needs, I helped clean the nursery and worked alongside the team. I also learnt different ways of safeguarding for the specific age group of 8 months to 5 years.
• Sheffield City Council 2012 – I volunteered as a family support worker with a charity called CsV. For this I have got an up to date DBS/CRB. By working here I have learnt how to cope in difficult situations with all age groups and use communication skills in gaining trust with my matched family. I use empathy skills to help deal with the issues of my matched family and create solutions for them. This has helped put my safeguarding skills into practise and how allowed me to give something back to my community.

My Qualifications

Certificates in:
Food hygiene
ask autism
Read & write inc
Paediatric firsts if trained
Autism awareness level 3

Qualifications:
2010-2013
Sheffield Hallam University

Foundation degree in Working with Children, Young People and Families
2024-counselling in adolescence and children
2013- 2014 Sheffield Hallam University
Ba Honours in Health and Social Care Practice Specialised in Working with Children, Young People and Families
2008-2010 Aston 6th form
Geography A level grade D, Drama A level grade C


2003-2008 Aston Comprehensive School
9 GCSEs, Grades C, incl. English & Maths & Science
1 GCSE, Grade B in Drama

My Availability

I'm currently working at mylnhurst prep school so after school hours are good and before school depending if I am needed in the morning club at my job as I'm the deputy coordinator for this. School holidays also I am available.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £17.00 per hour
• Tutoring from £25.00 per hour

Depending on the time of day and what fees you have in mind.