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.