Alpa

My name is Alpa. I am 39 years of age and currently reside in Leicester. I am a mother to three beautiful children and work full time as a SEND teaching assistant for over 12 years.
I am very passionate about working with children and would love to give more.
I have a vast amount of knowledge and experience working with children who inhibit additional needs,

Tutoring Experience

I have worked for 5 years at an all aged special for pupils with varying needs from 4-19 yrs.

I have worked under direction of teacher and along side a team of 4 to support the teaching and learning of pupils with send.

I have also worked and supported pupils with complex behaviours, ensuring that positive behaviour plans are followed.

I have worked with pupils with profound and multiple leaning difficulties (PMLD).

Within my role, i have carried out personal care routines.
I have led whole class and followed teachers planning.

In my current role, I have led an SEN class of 10 (Previously called Galaxy ).
I have led a team of 4 in the absence of the teacher, working from teachers plan.

I have given ideas to enhance pupils behaviour, teaching and learning.

I have also written end of year reports alongside the teacher.

I have assessed pupils inline with schools assessment.

Also, supported pupils to address and achieve IEP targets.

Supported pupils during inclusion in mainstream classes.

Qualified in Team teach
Led small groups in all areas of the national curriculum as well as deliver alternative curriculum such as dough disco , attention autism, water ritual, write dance, communication through music, sensory stories and story massage.

Have been responsible for collating and making resources to support and develop pupils learning in all areas of communication, interaction, physical skills and well being.

Worked in a Designated specialist provision (DSP) with in a main stream school with pupils with communication and interaction difficulties( predominantly pupils with autism) .

Dealing with parents, communicating in a professional manner.

Translated for parents dut to language barrier.

Tutoring Approach

I differentiate my approach when working with individuals.
I follow positive behaviour plans (PBP) to ensure each pupil is getting the right approach from myself.
I am calm.
I speak clearly.
I support language with makaton during the school day.
I am sensitive , allowing pupils to feel comfortable and safe around me.
I get down to pupils levels when talking to them and teaching them lessons. This may include the level of work and type of work.
I am approachable and I give pupils time to process information or requests.
I observe the children in order to support next steps
Build relationships is very important and I do this thoughout my career.
With my staff I listen, follow instructions and listen to advice and constructive criticism. I take this on board
I am always professional and very supportive with new staff.
I consider myself approachable and fun to work with. The students have respect for me and the will approach me by calling my name in class.