Laura Hilley

Experience

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  David Lewis Centre

  Oct 2003 - Sept 2005

  Senior Care Officer

  Supervised up to 10 staff Supported students aged 6 to 19 with SEN, epilepsy, autism, physical disabilities in school, college and on a residential unit.Medication administration

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  David Lewis Centre for epilepsy & neurological conditions

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2010

  Behaviour Support Advisor

  Taught techniquest to avoid and manage incidents of challenging behaviour to staff supporting and working with students with special educational needs, autism, physical disabilities & epilepsy.Drafted plans and guidelines to assist staff confidence and direction when managing service users that presented challenging behaviours.Performed observations on students that were presenting challenging behaviours to try to assess the reason behind their behaviours and how we could try to adapt their behaviours and communication strategies to reduce incidences of challenging behaviour. Show less

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  Hopwood Hall College

  Oct 2011 - now

  Senior Student Support Tutor & qualified Functional Skills English Tutor Teaching Functional Skills EnglishMentoring college students on an individual basis including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, those with SEN & students with family issues, drug/alcohol dependency issues, young paretns & carers.Teaching tutorial sessions to groups of learners to encourage progress & achievement on their vocational courses and to increase awareness on Every Learner Matters themes.

  • Safeguarding Officer

    Oct 2011 - now

  • Functional Skills English Tutor & Student Support Tutor

    Oct 2011 - Jun 2013