In the role of Assistant Senco,

how could I make a difference

at Churchmead School?

Christine Domballe23rd April, 2013

French, married, 3 children, one at University, one at College and the youngest one in Year 8.

UK resident for 14 years.

Library Assistant at Churchmead School for more than two years, assisting the librarian in promoting and developing the school library in order to provide an efficient service to students and staff.

Teacher Assistant in a pre-school for 5 years supporting children’s learning and development and keeping records of children’s progress.

P.A, in French and International Companies.

Presentation of who I am

SEN Experience

TeacherAssistan

t pre-school

Provided personalised support to a child with an autistic spectrum disorder for 3 years.Provided support to this child with varying challenges in a creative and innovative way (needs, targets, planning, preparing activities adapted to his abilities).Supported and tracked his progress individually and in groups within the 6 areas of Learning and Development of the Foundation Stage Curriculum.Reviewed his progress with parents, school and outside professionals to identify and overcome potential barriers to learning and meet his needs within the school settings.

SEN Experience

Lexia support

Churchmead School

Reading support

Churchmead School

Provide several students with Lexia support once a week in the LRC.Monitor their progress through different tracking reports which I pass onto the Assistant Headteacher.

Followed several students in their reading.

Monitored their reading comprehension skills.

SEN Experience

SEN Churchmead School

Provide help to the Sen Department with the exam access arrangements for students taking their exams in the Library.

Qualifications / Skills

NVQ Level 2• In Children’s

Care, Learning and Development in 7 modules

• Of which one on how to support a child with disabilities or Special Educational needs

Excellent Administrative Skills• Coordinating

timetables, planning• Organising meetings• Compiling information• Preparing paperwork• Monitoring and

tracking• Producing reports and

analysing data• Liaising with other

departments

Organisation• Excellent

organisational abilities

• Accurate record keeping skills

Good ICT skills• Word• Excel• Powerpoi

nt

Personal Qualities

Excellent communicatio

n, listening and observing

skills

Aptitude to work as part of a

team

Excellent time

management skills

Calm, patient

Able to work under

pressure with the

capacity to adapt

quickly

Positive attitude

Willingness to find solutions to issues

Enthusiast,dynam

ic

Reliable FlexibleDiscreet

Conclusion

In the role of Assistant Senco,

how could I make a difference at Churchmead

School?

Positivity and

perseverance

Motivation, commitment to the role

Ability to work hardFast learner

Enthusiasm that inspires others

- Competitions in the LRC!

- Book suggestions!- Book promotion!

Knowledge of the school and the diversity of the

students

Desire to ensure that students reach their full potential

- Identify students’ needs- Inclusive learning

environment- Efficient additional adult

support

Belief that every

student matters