Experience and Qualifications


Experience of supporting children and young adults with ASD, ADSD, Down Syndrome, PMLD, Processing and Regulation disorders.
10 years working as a Speech & Language Assistant in a busy Speech & Language Department for young adults with special education needs at Hinwick Hall College Further Education.
6 Years working experience as a Speech & Language Assistant at a SEN school Rowan Gate Primary.
Speech & Language Tasks
Under the direction of the Speech & Language Therapist I organised bespoke Speech & Language programmes to implement the Speech & Language Therapist Speech targets.
As directed by the Speech & Language Therapist I designed my own timetable to support the children to achieve their set speech targets..
Designing and production of all symbol communication flip books.
Programming and adding symbols to symbol VOCA ipads.
Singing assemblies
Preparation, planning and organising symbol powerpoints and sensory resources to support singing, playing the piano, signing support and singing.
Theraplay
Supporting Certified Theraplay Practitioner with children and their families.
Supporting and delivering Sunshine Circle groups
FREELANCE ACTIVITIES
Set up and deliver Fun Communication Support Classes
Relaxed Singalongs at the NMPAT Kettering Music and Performing Arts Centre
Planning, supporting, singing and delivering Makaton signing as part of a professional team for children and their families, carers with special educational needs.
These free sessions are currently being run virtually, with the next dates being: 10th October 2020, 7th November 2020, 19th December 2020
If you'd like to join the session, please email: ssteptoe@nmpat.co.uk
For further information: www.ketteringmusiccentre.co.uk
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QUALIFICATIONS
Makaton Regional Tutor ID 102168
NVQ3 in diagnostic and therapeutic support
Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching Stage 1 & 2
Level One Theraplay Certificate
Group Theraplay Certificate
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Public Liability Insurance, High Value Household Insurance, Current Enhanced DBS Certificate, Certificate in Safeguarding in Music Education, Certificate of completion in Safeguarding, Child Protection, & Prevent Programme 29.5.20, Self-registered with HM Revenue and Customs.