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Maxeen Renton

Type of therapist: Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Location: Hertfordshire

Skills

Attention-related Difficulties (ADD, ADHD) Autism Spectrum Behavioural Difficulties Cerebral Palsy Cognitive-Communication Difficulties Down's Syndrome Language Disorder Learning Disability Sensory Integration Difficulties Signing Social and Emotional Difficulties

Qualifications

  • Level 2 Makaton (2021)
  • Supporting Speech, Language & Communication Development (2021)
  • Level 1 Makaton (2021)
  • ELKLAN for Vulnerable Young People (2018-2019)
  • Level 2 BSL - British Sign Language (2011-2012)
  • BA Creative Writing & Journalism Studies (2008-2011)
  • Level 1 BSL - British Sign Language (2008)

CV

  • September 2018- current, West Lea School – Speech & Language Teaching Assistant - Planning & delivering therapy interventions such as Lego Therapy, Singing & Signing, What’s in the Box, Chatty Mats, Social Communication & Active Listening groups. Also sessions with AAC communication devices, language booster groups & resource making using Communicate in Print & Colourful Communication.
  • September 2015 – July 2018, Queenswell Junior School - SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Behaviour management - Autism, ADHD & learning difficulties (such as Global Delay) - age 7-10 years. Lesson planning, facilitating learning & setting targets - often out of class/individual or small group teaching. SEN specific activities such as off curriculum learning, life skills & 1:1 Speech & Language Therapy Sessions.
  • February 2015 - September 2015, Queenswell Infant School - SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Autism & Global Delay, age range - Nursery, Reception & Year 2. Behaviour management, large use of Makaton, visual props & PECs. Setting & facilitating play based learning activities.
  • April 2012- December 2013, William Morris School - SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD, MLD, SLD, EBD/SEMH, PMLD. BSL/Makaton, PECs trained. Also trained in First Aid/dealing with Epilepsy, ASDAN, Structured Approach, Independent Learning, Colourful Semantics & the TEACHH Concept. One to one/sign support. Working with selective mutism. Facilitating learning/assisting with lesson planning, resources and observations.
  • March 2012, Woodfield School - SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD. Facilitating learning in Science for all years, Planning & facilitating English in the Sixth Form. Life skills and independent living.

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