Natalie Bruce

Planned and executed weekly engaging activities tailored to specific themes, fostering early childhood development and sensory exploration for participants.

Maintained a consistently clean and safe environment, ensuring optimal conditions for infant learning and parent comfort and safety.

Prepared and managed weekly resource kits, guaranteeing the quality and cleanliness of all materials used in classes.

Delivered dynamic and enthusiastic lessons, actively engaging infants and parents in interactive sensory experiences and promoting positive early learning.

Delivered one-to-one learning support in phonics and reading, significantly improving pupil literacy skills and providing emotional support.

Facilitated small group activities for maths and literacy games under teacher instruction, promoting collaborative learning and skill development.

Provided targeted classroom assistance to teachers, enabling effective lesson delivery and individualized student attention across subjects.

Ensured pupil safety and welfare by completing rigorous safeguarding training and diligently reporting concerns to relevant contacts, upholding school policies.

Coordinated the full recruitment cycle for support workers, from job advert creation to interviewing, ensuring a fair and efficient process.

Provided critical support to students with diverse additional needs (e.g., Autism, ADHD, dyslexia), matching them with appropriate support workers to facilitate learning.

Onboarded new staff and support workers, delivering induction and processing all registration documents, including PVG applications, to ensure compliance.

Established and maintained positive relationships with key educational institutions, leading to an increased number of student referrals for support services.

Designed and managed an internship program in collaboration with a local college, providing valuable experience and mentorship to an intern.

Accountable for the effective administration of the University Foundation Programme department, coordinating examinations across 5 campuses.

Managed student support for over 100 students (aged 16-20) from diverse backgrounds, addressing academic and pastoral needs.

Provided pastoral support and applied safeguarding knowledge to efficiently identify and report student concerns, ensuring student welfare.

Assisted students with additional support needs in securing appropriate examination adjustments, ensuring equitable access to assessments.

Provided executive administrative support to the Course Director, managing schedules, communications, and critical departmental documentation.

Planned and delivered stimulating lessons for a full class, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and engaging all students.

Implemented differentiated instruction to meet individual learning needs, effectively supporting students with Autism, visual impairment, dyslexia, and global developmental delay.

Collaborated with stage partners to ensure consistent educational delivery and curriculum integration across the primary stage.

Liaised with external agencies, including educational psychologists and social workers, to provide comprehensive support for students.

Led an extracurricular art club and spearheaded the school's initiative to achieve Fair Trade status, promoting social responsibility and global awareness.