If you need any help or support learning English as an additional language, this class will be perfect for you. It is suitable for anyone looking to learn English. I am a qualified teacher with both a PGCE and QTS; I have extensive experience working with EAL students.

I was first placed in a reception class; there I was with a particularly challenging year group as they were the first post-covid class to resume normal in-person education. The group had a high level of SEND needs, including ADHD, autism and dyslexia, but specifically SEMH and anxiety caused by the pandemic; I was challenged with supporting the children in transitioning into full-time school. During my time with this class, I was able to observe and hold intervention for students with SEND, with the awareness that early identification and support is imperative. I regularly taught across the EYFS curriculum, and it was a good opportunity for me to develop my teaching, particularly in phonics and math’s. It also allowed me to understand adaptive teaching and include it in my lesson planning, ensuring that learning was accessible for all. Throughout placement, I showed a clear understanding of the EYFS frameworks and national curriculum. I consistently referred to the teaching standards and maintained a high level of professionalism. Safeguarding was at the forefront of everything I did as nothing is more important than the welfare of students, and I would continue in going above and beyond with this. Working with a Year 2 class who were preparing for their end of KS1 SATs tests. Going from reception to year 2 allowed me to gain experience across the ages and curriculum, with year 2 studying all foundation subjects rather than the condensed reception curriculum. During this placement, my teaching percentages rapidly increased, and I worked my way up to 80% of the timetable. I worked with the class to help them prepare and recap for their SATs and held interventions where necessary. At the end of teaching days, I also took the time out to reflect on the lessons I taught, with an aim to improve and better myself. With this class, I specifically worked on assessment, both formative and summative, across subjects; I regularly joined meetings about data, assessments and moderation. Currently, working as a supply teacher has allowed me to gain experience in working with a range of different age groups and schools. As part of this position, I carry out the duties of a class teacher, including lesson planning, consulting with parents and maintaining records of student’s progress. When working at new schools, I always ensure to build a rapport with both staff and students to enable me to teach to the best of my ability. I continue to promote high levels of class engagement and good behavior. I also have experience teaching EAL students.