My specialist experience working with young people with SEN to develop trusting and meaningful relationships;
I’m a qualified teacher with over 10 years’ experience working in both mainstream and alternative education settings. I specialise in supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) with a strong focus on developing trusting, safe, and meaningful relationships that allow every student to thrive. I pride myself on truly listening to the young person—understanding their individual needs, strengths, and interests—so I can design bespoke, engaging, and achievable learning experiences. My goal is always to create a calm, consistent environment where students feel secure, valued, and motivated to learn. I have experience working with Autism (ASD), Moderate/Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), MSI (Multi-Sensory Impairment), ADD, ADHD, PDA, Trauma and anxiety.
Building trust takes time, empathy, and consistency—and it’s at the heart of everything I do as an educator.
My experience developing confidence and self-esteem;
I recognise that low confidence and self-esteem can be influenced by a range of internal and external factors, including past educational experiences, social dynamics, and personal challenges. In my work, I prioritise creating a safe, supportive environment where learners feel valued and capable.
I aim to empower young people in every session—encouraging them to recognise their achievements, however small, and helping them build a sense of pride in their progress. I also place strong emphasis on the social and emotional aspects of education, understanding that a confident learner is more likely to engage, take risks, and succeed both in and out of the classroom.
By celebrating strengths, promoting self-reflection, and offering consistent encouragement, I support learners in developing a more positive self-image and the confidence to reach their potential.
My experience supporting young people with anxiety;
I support students with anxiety by creating a calm, reassuring learning environment where they feel safe to make mistakes and learn without pressure. I tailor the pace of learning to prevent mental overload and ensure tasks remain manageable. I also provide ample time for student talk, helping them build confidence, process ideas, and feel heard.
My experience teaching secondary physical education;
I am familiar with teaching secondary physical education, having delivered learning linked to the KS3 and KS4 curriculum in alternative education settings. I have a strong understanding of curriculum coverage and the learning processes needed to help students make progress. With a broad interest in various sports, I am confident and comfortable teaching the content required for students to work successfully toward a PE GCSE, using online platforms.
My specialist experience providing engaging sessions to inspire a love of learning;
I listen to the young person and tailor learning to each young person’s needs and interests, using tools like technology, the outdoors, the arts, and personal hobbies to make sessions engaging and meaningful. I pride myself on making lessons fun—something many former students remember, often commenting on how much they smiled and laughed during our time together. My goal is always to spark curiosity and inspire a lasting love of learning.
My skills and experience supporting young people to develop their independence;
I support young people to build their independence by using a range of tools tailored to their needs, including visual aids, recorded audio/video prompts, and assistive technology such as Clicker and Dictation. I aim to equip learners with strategies they can use beyond the session, helping them become more confident and self-reliant. I also believe in creating memorable learning experiences, as these support long-term understanding by linking new learning to familiar, previously explored concepts.
