Tess Bickerton

• Managed daily staffing rosters and coverage, including internal adjustments and liaising with external staffing platforms such as Tradewind to maintain compliance and adequate supervision.
• Collaborated closely with school leadership and administration, including learning specialists and coordinators, to ensure seamless operational support and alignment with school priorities.
• Conducted comprehensive staff inductions, onboarding new team members with clear expectations, procedures, and support.
• Maintained responsibility for risk assessments and compliance checks, ensuring safety and operational preparedness for all activities and environments.
• Planned and distributed weekly program schedules including activities, resource use, and room allocation – reflecting awareness of logistical, staffing, and space constraints.
• Coordinated and conducted family engagement tours for prospective enrollments, effectively communicating program structure, culture, and educational value.
• Handled enrollment processing and data entry, maintaining accurate records and ensuring prompt communication with families and school administration.
• Managed termly budgeting for administrative and program needs, exercising cost control and reporting to higher management.
• Anticipated staffing needs by forward planning coverage for staff absences and peak periods.
• Provided daily communication updates to relevant stakeholders, ensuring all parties were informed of operational plans and staff movements.

• Provided one-on-one and small-group support to students with complex needs, including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), physical disabilities, and communication challenges.
• Implemented individualized learning and behaviour support strategies under the guidance of teachers, therapists, and school leadership.
• Supported students with personal care needs including feeding, toileting, mobility assistance, and hygiene routines, maintaining dignity and safety at all times.
• Used augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools such as PECS, visual schedules, and communication devices to support student understanding and engagement.
• Assisted in the development and delivery of differentiated classroom activities, modified according to students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintained consistent implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and contributed to behavior data collection and analysis.
• Supported therapy programs (e.g., speech, occupational, or physiotherapy) as guided by allied health professionals within the school setting.
• Created and maintained a safe, inclusive, and sensory-aware classroom environment tailored to individual student needs.
• Supervised students during all parts of the school day including classroom activities, excursions, community access programs, transport, and break times.
• Built strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and the multidisciplinary team, promoting open communication and student advocacy.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and team members to inform ongoing adjustments to support plans.
• Assisted in preparing resources, visuals, learning materials, and documentation to enhance student learning experiences.

Events Coordinator (Early years campus 2023):

• Planned and coordinated key whole-school events such as Harmony Day, Colour Run, Pyjama Day, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all students.
• Collaborated with teaching staff, therapists, families, and community stakeholders to deliver engaging, sensory-considerate events.
• Managed event logistics, including venue setup, scheduling, communications, volunteer coordination, and budgeting.
• Designed event communication materials (e.g., flyers, schedules, newsletters) and liaised with families to encourage participation.
• Received positive feedback from staff and families for fostering community spirit and student engagement through well-organized events.