Meet: Paula Jones - The Owl Centre

Makaton November 2019
Attention Autism March 2019
National Autistic Society Early bird Trainers certificate January 2016
Certificate in Intermediate skills in counselling September 2007
AQA Certificate
Oaklands College
Certificate in Introduction to Counselling September 2006
AQA Certificate
Oaklands College

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Highly passionate Early Years Autism Specialist with 15 years background in Autism and SEN, with experience from a variety of age groups. Core competencies include patience, an excellent understanding of Autism and always willing to learn, as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
SKILLS:
• Speaking and Listening
• Education and training
• Being supportive to vulnerable parents and children
• A good role model
• Demonstrate a therapeutic approach
EXPERIENCE:
Early Years Autism Specialist April 2011 - Current
Hertfordshire County Council Hertfordshire, England
Manage a case load of children/families. Visit schools and other settings, giving advice and strategies that are modelled discussed and agreed with professionals, set achievable targets, write reports, be responsible for admin tasks, run a support group for parents and their children whom may or may not have a diagnosis of Autism and or Communication difficulties. Prepare and deliver training for Schools and other settings. Run/manage and deliver the National Autistic Society Early bird Course for parents.
Private PA May 2010 – Jul 2018
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Provide respite services for a young man, including tea visits, sleep over’s and holidays. Giving Mum a break, working on life skills and independence, social communication and all aspects of personal hygiene. Supporting during epileptic seizures and providing round the clock care on a 1:1 basis.
Teaching Assistant October 2005 – April 2011
Lakeside School Hertfordshire, England
Supported pupils on a 1:1 basis, assisted class teacher with all aspects of learning. Ran class lessons where needed. Record keeping for pupil logs, trained and communicated with other professionals on a regular basis. Assisted in teaching life skills to pupils in the community.
Midwifery Assistant October 2003 – July 2005
NHS Queen Elizabeth 2nd Hospital Welwyn Garden City Herts
Assisting midwives with their duties and responsibilities including taking and collecting blood samples to laboratory, supporting women with antenatal care, supporting women in labour, supporting women in the post natal stages, this may including teaching breast feeding, bathing, supporting women whom have had a caesarean section. Record keeping on a computer.
EDUCATION:
Attention Autism March 2019
Hertfordshire
National Autistic Society Early bird Trainers certificate January 2016
Silkstone, England
Certificate in Intermediate skills in counselling September 2007
AQA Certificate Hertfordshire, England
Oaklands College
Certificate in Introduction to Counselling September 2006
AQA Certificate Hertfordshire, England
Oaklands College
Access to higher education July 2005
Oaklands College Hertfordshire, England
Welwyn Garden City Campus
Health Studies, Biology, Maths, English, Science, Causes of Disease and Psychology. Level 3
Certificate in TEACCH June 2003
Bedfordshire TEACCH Training Team Bedford, England
GCSEs September 1989
Ridgeway Academy Hertfordshire, England
GCSE's in Maths, English, Science, Child Care,
Home Economics. History and Sports Studies.

I have jumped out of an airplane to raise money for the NAS (National Autistic Society)

Paula Jones

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