Stefanie Venne

I am young professional with 6 years of experience working in SEND. I am interested in furthering my career in education, I am currently applying for a part time university course do to this. 

My present job is with Cambridgeshire Regional College ( 2016 to the present time)

I am a young professional looking to further my career in teaching. In the last 6 years, I have gained significant
experience working with special educational needs (SEND). This work has included the care and education of young adults with a variety of disabilities including, Downs syndrome, Autism, Global delay, Aspergers, ADHD, and other severe learning difficulties. Some clinical conditions have included epilepsy and diabetes.

My duties include:

• Classroom and lesson preparation
• The importance of embedding English and Maths into each lesson.
• Creating resources, and aligning these to the individual learning needs. 
• Where necessary the provision of personal care. 
• Developing artwork materials
• The undertaking of sensory circuits  
• Responsibility for monitoring progress and report writing relating to my students. 

A good deal of my working day is on a 1:1 basis with students, however, I understand the importance of working in a team in this challenging environment. Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal are essential when working in SEND. Empowering students to achieve their personalised learning outcomes, including Educational Health and Care Plan targets is an integral part of my role. 

A communication book is completed daily to ensure that the carers and parents are kept up to date on behavioral issues and learning progress. A team meeting is held each morning to discuss the learning and development of each individual. A  pro-monitor entry on the intent, implementation, and impact of each student is part of my daily routine.

I am passionate about the care and academic progress of each of my learners as I want them to reach their full potential. I believe the knowledge and skills I have attained are easily transferable to the primary school setting as I have had a good foundation in the care of individuals with special needs. 

Cambridge Regional College: 2010-2012 + BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied
Science (Medical Science)
Ramsey Abbey College: 2005-2010 + 8 GCSE’s

I undertake annual training to include:

• Moving and handling
• Safeguarding (DBS checked)
• Fire training
• Kitchen hygiene 
• PREVENT training against radicalisation
• Epilepsy care training 
• Mar chart training and administration of medications
•  SKIP training now requires update  
• June 2022- Diabetes and insulin training

In-house training:

• Makaton
• Accurate record-keeping 
• Regular appraisals and observations   

I am undertaking my Level 1 Makaton training in the summer and I hope to be accepted onto a part-time University course to continue my learning within SEND.