1. Christine Domballe
23rd April, 2013

2. French, married, 3 children, one at University, one at College and the
youngest one in Year 8.
UK resident for 14 years.
Library Assistant at Churchmead School for more than two years, assisting
the librarian in promoting and developing the school library in order to
provide an efficient service to students and staff.
Teacher Assistant in a pre-school for 5 years supporting children’s learning
and development and keeping records of children’s progress.
P.A, in French and International Companies.
Presentation of who I am

3. SEN Experience
Teacher
Assistant
pre-school
Provided personalised support to a child with
an autistic spectrum disorder for 3 years.
Provided support to this child with varying
challenges in a creative and innovative way
(needs, targets, planning, preparing
activities adapted to his abilities).
Supported and tracked his progress individually
and in groups within the 6 areas of Learning and
Development of the Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Reviewed his progress with parents, school and
outside professionals to identify and overcome
potential barriers to learning and meet his needs
within the school settings.

4. SEN Experience
Lexia
support
Churchmead
School
Reading
support
Churchmead
School
Provide several students with Lexia
support once a week in the LRC.
Monitor their progress through different
tracking reports which I pass onto the
Assistant Headteacher.
Followed several students in their reading.
Monitored their reading comprehension
skills.

5. SEN Experience
SEN
Churchmead
School
Provide help to the Sen Department with
the exam access arrangements for
students taking their exams in the
Library.

6. Qualifications / Skills
NVQ Level 2
• In Children’s Care,
Learning and
Development in 7
modules
• Of which one on
how to support a
child with
disabilities or
Special
Educational needs
Excellent
Administrative Skills
• Coordinating timetables,
planning
• Organising meetings
• Compiling information
• Preparing paperwork
• Monitoring and tracking
• Producing reports and
analysing data
• Liaising with other
departments
Organisation
• Excellent
organisational
abilities
• Accurate record
keeping skills
Good ICT
skills
• Word
• Excel
• Powerpoint

7. Personal Qualities
Excellent
communication,
listening and
observing skills
Aptitude to
work as part
of a team
Excellent
time
management
skills
Calm,
patient
Able to work
under pressure
with the
capacity to
adapt quickly
Positive
attitude
Willingness
to find
solutions to
issues
Enthusiast,
dynamic
Reliable
Flexible
Discreet

8. Conclusion
In the role of
Assistant Senco, how
could I make
a difference at
Churchmead School?
Positivity and
perseverance
Motivation,
commitment
to the role
Ability to
work hard
Fast learner
Enthusiasm that inspires
others
- Competitions in the LRC!
- Book suggestions!
- Book promotion!
Knowledge of the
school and the
diversity of the
students
Desire to ensure that students reach
their full potential
- Identify students’ needs
- Inclusive learning environment
- Efficient additional adult support
Belief that
every student
matters