Rachel Astley

I'm a positive-minded individual who always tries to bring the best to every situation and to achieve the best in myself. I am extremely diligent, with a keen eye for attention. I am patient, methodical and highly organised and have excellent interpersonal skills and work well as an individual or within a team. I'm willing to learn and incorporate new skills and am willing to undertake any training needed. I hold a clean provisional driving licence and am taking my test ASAP 

On a personal level, since 2019 I have been a sole carer for my mom, who had complex health conditions. Mom passed away recently and now feel confident to return to the working world.

I have been a sole carer for my mom since 2019

I had a volunteer job at an animal sanctuary until I became a carer 

I have also worked in a nursery as a lunchtime supervisor at the start of the year (Jan 2024) yet left after wanted to do something more challenging 

I have GCSEs in the following (July 2018) -

Math, English, Science, History, Art, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Religious Education 

I have several completed courses including-

Safeguarding

Introduction to behaviour management

Introduction to SEND in the classroom

Prevent Awareness/ Referral/Channel/Multi-Agency Panel 

Introduction to Phonics in the classroom 

Online Safety 

Keeping Children Safe in Education 

Anti-bullying 

Safeguarding and Child Protection 

Child on Child Abuse 

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

Preventing Radicalisation 

Forced Marriage Awareness 

Action Counter Terrorism 

Level 1 Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines 

Female Genital Mutation 

Keeping them Safe - Sexual Exploitation 

Epilepsy Awareness 

Attachment in Early Years 

Early Years Teamwork and Leadership

The world of Primary School