Special Needs Care in Pontprennau/Old St. Mellons

| I work full time in a special school based in the heath area which caters for a range of needs such as downsyndrome, ADHD, epilepsy,delayed cognitive development and emotional difficulties ageing from 8 up to 19 years old. My role within the setting requires me to provide a nurturing and educational environment, teaching the children basic life skills as well as academic skills which requires patience and understanding for each individual child and need. Over the years I have also helped out in another special school in their summer club scheme. I have personal experience having grown up with family members who had additional needs as well as occosionally providing child care for children in the family below the age Of 10.

| I have been a support worker for people with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy with physical disabilities for 4 years. In this role I handled mediation, health appointments, took individuals to their daily activities and supported them with different aspects of their life. During this role I was nominated for an award for my work in the national learning disabilities and autism awards, I have also been in interviews around the work I did during coronavirus and working with vulnerable adults. For the last 2 years I have worked as a health care support worker in a mental health hospital. This challenging job has allowed me to face difficult situations. I have also just started my Learning Disability Nursing degree in university. I feel that I am a hard working, positive individual who wants to help others to live their life to the fullest. I have taken various training courses, regular DBS’, and currently working towards another qualification in PBS. I have had plenty experience with all ages and disabilities or mental health conditions. I am a punctual individuals who completes all tasks with maximum effort.

| 5 years experience working with children. 2 and a half years Radiology Assistant 1 year Paediatric Physiotherapy Technician 1 year SEN teaching assistant 1 year and a half SEN respite carer. 3 months Au pair in Australia 19 months Nanny experience - child with severe epilepsy and learning difficulties.