Marcus

My Summary

My Experience

As mentioned I have worked in a variety and combination of mainstream and SEN schools as a Teaching Assistant (TA) and Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

Being involved in 1:1 placements meant on occasions meeting the parents and other educational bodies and agencies to discuss the progress and perhaps the behaviour of the child. This definitely fostered a greater relationship overall with the child by exchanging information and advice with the parents and at times, this would be beneficial to help a child regulate their emotions through school.

I was given responsibilities as well as roles which I also volunteered for, to gain additional skills. This included proof-reading reports that teachers had done on their students; ensuring the reports were clear, concise and ensuring the reports were fair and accurate for parents, carers and or, for their guardians to be understand. I also supported other departments with other tasks where possible and also did duty on lunch breaks and sometimes covered classes until the teacher or supply teacher arrived. Furthermore, I gained skills such as supporting teachers to maintain a disciplined, but positive learning atmosphere and environment. I would also encourage students to become independent (where possible) with their learning by dynamically communicating by asking questions from a different angle or applying a different context; allowing the student to achieve a greater understanding of the topic being taught.


Pimlico Academy:
My main role was working with a year 1 boy that had PDA. Supported many other children that had a range of special and behavioural needs. I also undertook interventions to support students who struggled academically, particularly with language and speech, and this would on occasions involve a speech and language therapist. I also got the chance to be TA in a general mainstream classroom setting and cover for teachers in certain circumstances.

St Mary RC Primary School / After School Club (cook):
Mainly assisting a boy in reception where they needed support with their behavioural management and social skills. Also a general TA supporting the reception teacher.

After school, I would work in the After School Club, where I had to cook for up to 20 / 30 children. I was also responsible for ordering.

Paddock Primary and Secondary (SEN School):
Worked as TA in various classes with ages ranging from 3 - 18. Had a fantastic experience supporting students in Post 16 that were transitioning to college next term and doing community work where we assisted planting trees.

Turney School (SEN School):
Worked as a TA in various classes e.g early years, years 6, year 8, post 16 and helped the resources team by supporting teachers with their requirements to teach their lessons.

Also had the opportunity to be a part of the covid team as we had testing department set up. During this period I had the opportunity to provide feedback on End of Term reports for pupils in many classes of the school to support teachers so parents / carers had a full sound understanding.

Haymerle Primary School (SEN school):
TA in a year 3 class of up to 8 pupils. All pupils had learning difficulties, autism and behavioural challenges.

My Qualifications

Current Enhanced DBS Certificate - renewed June 2026 (Update Service)
Geography Degree (BSc) - Bachelors of Science - 1st
Safeguarding Children Certificate - 2022 and 2025
Cover Supervisor Certificate - 2025
High Quality Interventions Certificate - 2025
EYFS (Early Years) - Safe Sleep - 2025
A-Levels:
Business Studies - A
Travel and Tourism - A
Geography - C

My Availability

Availability: Mon - Sun evenings. I WFH on Mondays and Wednesdays so can help out in the morning. Free on the weekends.

I have two numbers - one for work and one for WhatsApp. Please contact me by telephone to discuss. My number shown is my work number and is not on WhatsApp.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £15.00 per hour

Open to discussion