EMMA LAWLOR
Carlow
Summary
I am a qualified Special Needs Assistant. I completed QQI Level 5 and Level 6 SNA courses at Portobello Institute and I achieved distinctions in both. I have extensive experience working in different schools and in various Special Education settings. I am currently working in a full-time temporary position in the Special Class for Autism at Tinryland NS. I have a good understanding of the skills needed to support pupils who have additional and complex needs. I am kind, patient, caring, empathetic, nurturing and I have a calming nature which is beneficial to children who are anxious.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Substitute SNA
Tinryland NS
Carlow
01.2022
- Working under the direction of the class teacher
- General assistance to the class teacher including preparation of classroom displays, organising libraries, preparing teaching equipment, photocopying and laminating
- Being acutely aware of health and safety in the school environment and in accordance with the needs of each pupil
- Assisting children with various tasks and needs
- Supervising pupils during break times, dispersal times and recreational activities at school
- Encouraging children to build self-esteem and develop independent life skills
- Record keeping in the form of daily diaries
- Discretion in all matters of a confidential nature.
Senior RBA (Retail Betting Assistant)
Paddy Power Ltd
03.2018
- Provision of personalised and efficient customer service
- Compliance with company policies and procedures
- Planning and implementation of staff rosters and timesheets
- Communicating competently and professionally as part of a team.
Education
Level 6 SNA
Portobello College
Dublin 10-2023
Level 5 - SNA
Portobello College
Dublin 06-2022
Junior Certificate -
St. Leo's College
Carlow05-2017
Fr. Cullen Memorial NS.
Tinryland, Carlow06-2012
Skills
- Special Needs Assistant
- QQI Level 5 and Level 6 SNA courses
- Extensive experience working in different schools and in various Special Education settings
- Good understanding of the skills needed to support pupils who have additional and complex needs
- Kind, patient, caring, empathetic, nurturing, and calming nature
- Working under the direction of the class teacher
- General assistance to the class teacher including preparation of classroom displays, organising libraries, preparing teaching equipment, photocopying and laminating
- Acutely aware of health and safety in the school environment and in accordance with the needs of each pupil
- Assisting children with various tasks such as boarding and alighting from school buses, staying on task, following classroom procedures, interacting appropriately, establishing and maintaining a consistent routine
- Providing assistance with toileting needs and general hygiene
- Supporting pupils with severe communication difficulties, sensory needs, and emotional and social difficulties
- Assisting a child with typing, computer work, and written tasks
- Accompanying pupils who are withdrawn temporarily from ASD class to integrate in mainstream
- Supervising pupils during break times, dispersal times, and recreational activities at school
- Encouraging children to build self-esteem and develop independent life skills
- Record keeping in the form of daily diaries
- Discretion in all matters of a confidential nature
- Provision of personalised and efficient customer service
- Compliance with company policies and procedures
- Planning and implementation of staff rosters and timesheets
- Communicating competently and professionally as part of a team
References
Available upon request
Certification
Montessori Teaching – Music, Arts and Gadgets – certified by Alison Empower Yourself
Challenging Behaviour - QQI Accredited, Progressive College
Epilepsy foundation – Seizure Recognition and First Aid – certified
LÁMH Module One (CATTS) - certified
Emergency First Aid – Pulse Medical Ltd / Synergy Risk Management Ltd. – certified
PEG Feed Training – completed and certified by Florence Academy
Diabetes Ireland Awareness Workshop at Wexford Education Centre - certified
Tusla Children First E-Learning Programme - certified
Manual Handling – course provided by Paddy Power
First Aid and CPR – course provided by Paddy Power
Timeline
Substitute SNA
Tinryland NS
01.2022
Senior RBA (Retail Betting Assistant)
Paddy Power Ltd
03.2018
Level 6 SNA
Portobello College
Level 5 - SNA
Portobello College
Junior Certificate -
St. Leo's College
Fr. Cullen Memorial NS.
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