Amy Phillips
Learning Support Assistant
14 Oasis Court , Kenway, SS2 5DZ, Southend-on-Sea, UK.About
Dedicated and reliable Learning Support professional with 2+ years of experience fostering positive learning environments for pupils across Nursery, Reception, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. Proven ability to provide effective one-to-one SEND support, manage behaviour, and enhance literacy development, contributing to improved pupil engagement and academic confidence. Passionate about creating inclusive educational experiences and building strong relationships with both pupils and staff.
Work
Bournemouth Park Primary School
|Midday Assistant (MDA) / Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK
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Summary
Progressed from Midday Assistant to Learning Support Assistant, providing essential one-to-one SEND support to a Year 4 pupil while fostering a positive and safe learning environment. Consistently demonstrated reliability and initiative, leading to frequent requests for classroom support across Nursery, Reception, and Key Stage 2, enhancing pupil engagement and academic progress.
Highlights
Provided dedicated one-to-one Learning Support for a Year 4 pupil with SEND needs, significantly improving academic engagement, emotional regulation, and overall learning outcomes.
Supported classroom teachers across Nursery, Reception, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, facilitating smooth routines, managing activities, and ensuring an organised, conducive learning environment.
Enhanced literacy development by actively listening to pupils read, accurately recording progress in reading records, and providing targeted support to Year 3 and Year 4 students, contributing to improved reading fluency.
Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, fostering a calm and focused atmosphere for pupils, enabling sustained engagement in learning tasks and group activities.
Maintained rigorous safeguarding awareness and health and safety practices, ensuring the well-being and security of all pupils during lessons, transitions, and playground supervision.
Facilitated pupil participation in various school events, including assemblies and productions, and managed small group learning sessions, promoting confidence and collaborative learning.
Amy Phillips Photography
|Freelance Photographer
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK
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Summary
Operated a successful freelance photography business specializing in natural, emotive portraiture, managing all aspects from client acquisition to final image delivery and post-production.
Highlights
Managed end-to-end operations for a freelance photography business, encompassing client acquisition, scheduling, session delivery, and post-production, ensuring high client satisfaction.
Planned and executed annual Christmas photography events over multiple weekends, effectively managing logistics, client flow, and delivering high-quality seasonal portraits.
Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for professional image editing, enhancing visual quality and delivering a consistent brand aesthetic for all client projects.
Drove business growth through strategic social media promotion and cultivating strong client relationships, resulting in consistent bookings and positive referrals.
Education
Southend East Essex College
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National Diploma
Media Studies
Futures Community College
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GCSE
English Literature
Grade: Grade D
Futures Community College
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GCSE
Mathematics
Grade: Grade D
Futures Community College
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GCSE
ICT
Grade: Grade C
Futures Community College
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GCSE
Business Studies
Grade: Grade C
Languages
English
Skills
Learning Support & Pedagogy
SEND Support, Classroom Assistance, Literacy Support, Reading Development, Numeracy Support, Creative Project Support, Pupil Engagement, Emotional Regulation, Curriculum Support.
Child Welfare & Safety
Behaviour Management, Safeguarding Awareness, Health and Safety Practices, Playground Supervision, Childcare Environments.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Communication with Children, Building Positive Relationships, Teamwork, Staff Collaboration, Client Communication.
Organizational & Administrative Skills
Organisation, Time Management, Classroom Routines, Activity Coordination, Scheduling, Record Keeping.
Adaptability & Initiative
Adaptability, Initiative, Problem-Solving, Working Independently, Flexible Approach.
Digital & Creative Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Photography, Image Editing, Social Media Promotion, Digital Literacy.
Business & Project Management
Client Relationship Management, Event Organisation, Business Operations, Marketing, Booking Management.