Salamatu Ojo

Experience

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  HSE

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  HSE Consultant
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  Meadow Hall Foundation

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Graduate Teacher Training

  A teacher training programme driven towards creating great 21st century teachers, key aspects of the training included:- Extensive training on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).-How to ensure appropriate student participation in the teaching and learning process within and outside the classroom.-How to communicate effectively with students and responded appropriately to their individual needs. -Intensive training on differentiation in the classroom based on unique student abilities.- Understanding assessment based on previous knowledge, learning levels and achievement; using them to set targets for future improvements.- Classroom structuring, management, and organization. Show less

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  Meadow Hall Group

  Aug 2016 - now

  This role has taken me on a rewarding learning journey, I have been able to - develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEND strategy and policy.- carry out assessments of pupils with SEND to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents.- work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans.- provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with parents- makie referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school - this includes psychologists, BCBAs, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.-provid advice, guidance, and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEND.- support teachers to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEND. Show less In this role, I was actively involved in the day to day running of the classroom-Planned and supported the delivering of differentiated lessons to meet the individual needs of children.- Partnering with teachers in ensuring a smooth run of daily activities as well as the health and safety of the children.- Assess and tracked progress against Developmental Matters statements and learning goals.- Incorporated activities that developed self-esteem and 21st century core skills.- Supervised the design of a safe and effective arrangement that supported the learning and development of the children within and outside the classroom.- Deployed techniques and trained teachers to effectively manage challenging behaviours.- Provided interventions for SEND and EAL pupils, writing IEPs. Show less

  • Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Infant School

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Special Education Teacher (Infant School)

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Special Education Needs Teacher (Junior School)

    Aug 2016 - Jan 2018