AIMEE HUGHES
Perth,Australia
Summary
I am a friendly, compassionate individual with 4 years of experience as a SEN teaching assistant. I am passionate about supporting students to develop their confidence and independence in a safe and inclusive learning environment. I have excellent communication skills, and I pride myself on being able to create strong, positive relationships with both students and my colleagues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Finchcare
Perth, Australia
04.2025 - 07.2026
- Supported clients with communication, behaviour management and daily living skills
- Worked with clients to support their independence
- Provided personal care assistance to clients
- Accompanied clients to community activities, medical appointments & social outings
- Followed care plans and safeguarding procedures
- Supported clients out in the community
SEN Teaching Assistant
Rowan Park School - Tradewind Recruitment UK
Liverpool, UK
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Supported students with special educational needs ranging from ages 3 - 19
- Supported class teacher in delivering tailored educational programs to suit students needs
- Assisted students with their routines and educational activities
- Created a safe and supportive learning environment for students
- Provided one-on-one and group support to students during classroom activities
- Encouraged students independence
- Addressed challenging behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies in the classroom.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of students
- Monitored student progress and documented observations for teacher review and planning
- General classroom duties
Support Worker
Wired
Liverpool, UK
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Supported a male client with learning difficulties in his own home and out in the community
- Assisted with daily-living tasks e.g. meal preparation, household chores, grocery shopping, managing finances
- Accompanied client to medical appointments, social events and activities
- Encouraging and supporting clients' independence
- Assisted client in learning essential life skills, including shopping, using public transport, and basic cooking
- Provided companionship to enhance client well-being
Support Worker
Mersey Care
Liverpool, UK
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported a young female with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Assisted with household tasks while promoting client's independence
- Encouraging client to learn new life skills
- Followed clients' established routines
- Guided client in learning new life skills for personal development
- Built strong, trusting relationships with clients
After School Club Assistant
Lister Steps
Liverpool, UK
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Supervised children ensuring their safety and well-being
- Facilitated engaging activities, games, and crafts to promote children's creativity and social skills
- Supervised children ensuring their safety and well being
- Maintained a high standard of care, cleanliness and hygiene at all times
- Kept a clean, tidy and safe work environment
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout work area
Education
10 GCSES -
Archbishop Blanch C of E School
09.2011 - 07.2016
Skills
- Classroom support
- Supporting students learning
- Positive behaviour management
- Excellent communication skills
- Student progress monitoring
- Teamwork
- Organisation
Certification
- WWC check
- NDIS worker screening
- Driver's licence
- First Aid/CPR certificate
- Medication administration
- Maybo Training, Positive and safer outcomes - Positive Approaches to Behaviour
- Safer De-escalation
Timeline
Support Worker
Finchcare
04.2025 - 07.2026
SEN Teaching Assistant
Rowan Park School - Tradewind Recruitment UK
09.2021 - 03.2025
Support Worker
Wired
02.2019 - 08.2021
Support Worker
Mersey Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
After School Club Assistant
Lister Steps
06.2017 - 12.2017
10 GCSES -
Archbishop Blanch C of E School
09.2011 - 07.2016