Unit 306 - Careers in CAPA

Skills I have, additional skills I need and how I will get them:

Skills audit for SEN teaching:


2 Jobs profiles and my powerpoint on them:



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Research on two careers

Drama therapist


What you do

You’ll help clients use their imagination and creativity to increase their confidence and self-esteem. Your clients may have:
physical disabilities 
learning disabilities
emotional or behavioral problems
mental health conditions like depression or anxiety
addictions or an eating disorder

You’ll use a range of methods in your work, like voice, movement, storytelling, mime, puppetry, and masks. 

You’ll encourage your clients to:
work as part of a group
form one-to-one relationships
express what they feel and think about the world around them
act out situations in a safe and supportive environment
You’ll work closely with other professionals like psychologists, social workers, teachers and other therapy specialists.

Salary

Starter: £26,250 to £35,250
Experienced: £31,250 to £41,250
Highly Experienced: up to £48,000

Accepted routes

You’ll also usually need:
practical drama experience
paid or unpaid work experience helping people overcome problems or difficulties
an MA approved by the British Association of Drama therapists (BADth)

current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)



SEN teacher

What you'll do

You'll work with children who have:
general learning difficulties
specific learning difficulties like dyslexia
physical disabilities
hearing or visual impairment
challenging emotions or behavior

You could work in a mixed class, a special class in a mainstream school, a special needs school, a pupil referral unit or a further education college. You may teach whole classes, individual pupils or small groups, often supported by a teaching assistant.

Your day-to-day duties could include:
teaching national curriculum subjects
helping pupils develop self-confidence, independence, and abilities
preparing lessons and teaching materials
marking and assessing work
working with medical staff, therapists and psychologists
talking to parents and carers about a child's progress
attending meetings, statutory reviews and training workshops
organizing outings, social activities and sporting events

Entry requirements

To become a special educational needs teacher, you'll need:

GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and Maths
GCSE science at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) to teach in primary schools
passes in numeracy and literacy skills tests
some school experience to support your application
enhanced background checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service

Salary

Starter: £24,500 to £35,000, increasing to £40,000 in inner London
Experienced: £38,500 to £41,250, increasing to £50,000 in inner London
Highly Experienced: £43,000 to £63,250, increasing to £70,750 in inner London




How I will generate an income:

The average salary for a SEN TA is £11,000 which is £916 a month.




Portfolio:

Cv-



Curriculum Vitae for 
Caitlin Smith
31 Robson Road, Goring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4EE
Home: 01903 603595 Mob: 07590 712191 Email: caitlin.smith2141@gmail.com

Caitlin is a mature, kind and friendly young adult who excels in her academic studies. She currently attends Worthing College studying A-level Sociology and Btec performing arts. She has been described as helpful, reliable, respectful and polite, and has a positive attitude towards all that she does. Her punctuality and attendance are described as good and outstanding, demonstrating her commitment to her responsibilities. Caitlin enjoys volunteering and has had much experience with it. She has been a part of many musical productions, including The Wizard of Oz, with WMCS, and Aristocats, with RSOPA, where she played a lead role. Caitlin has a positive outlook on life and all that she gets involved with and is looking forward to working in an environment where her skills and knowledge can be expanded further. 

GCSE qualifications:
Maths     7 English Language     5
English Literature    6 Science     B
Drama    B Additional science   B
Further maths   A History     A
Spanish   B Geography   B

Key roles of responsibility and achievements:
  • Maths and Language Ambassador at Durrington High School
  • Patrol Leader at 4th Goring Guides
  • Grade 3 Singing

Skills:
- Recognises the importance of punctuality and reliability 
- Has confident and articulate social skills in both formal and informal settings
- Maths skills
- Works well under pressure and is able to deal with problems in a calm manner
- Computer skills
- Following instructions
  • Beginners level understand of Spanish
  • Beginner level sign language 

Experience:

  • Volunteered at Chanctonbury Community Play Scheme for one week, working with children with various disabilities in 2016 and 4 weeks in 2017.
  • 1 weeks work experience at Heronsdale Primary School for Special Needs acting as a teaching assistant for children aged 5-8 with learning disabilities
  • 4 years voluntary work with Superstar Arts helping young adults with disabilities in their choir practise.
  • Twice volunteering for Summer Reading Challenge in the summers of 2014/15

Employment History:

Play assistant at Adur Special Needs Project
From October 2017 - Present



References:

Dr Kirstie Cogram
Personal reference
07838 250826

Jo Sullivan
Personal reference
07771 798484
info@superstararts.com

Yvonne McKeown
Professional reference

info@adurspecialneedsproject.org.uk

ACTING CV



Name Caitlin Smith 
 
Playing Age 16-25 
Eye colour Green 
Hair Colour Brown 
Native accent Southern England 
Ethnicity White British 
Build Mesomorph 
Height 6ft 

Qualifications 
GCSE Drama, Grade 1-3 singing, Grade 1-3 musical theatre, Grade 1-2 Ballet, modern and tap and currently studying RSL Creative and Performing Arts. 

Skills 
Trained singer (alto), Actor, Trained dancer in musical theatre.  
Further skills in sign language, horse riding, cycling, swimming 
Confident with animals 
Confident with children 
Confident working with those with disabilities 
High level of Spanish skills 

Accents: 
Northern, American, Welsh 

Experience 

2018- Macbeth Venue Brighton open air theatre Director Rachel Maddix 
2018- Meet me in St. Louis Venue Connaught Director Caroline Lowe 
2018- Made in Dagenham Venue Sealight Theatre Character Ensemble Director Kim Sheldon 
2018- So Sing Venue Sealight Theatre 
2017- Hope springs Venue Sealight Theatre Character pupil 7 Director Rachel Maddix 
2017- Little Shop of Horrors Chorus Venue Connaught Director Lee Payne 
2017- Lights up Venue Sealight Theatre 
2017- An evening at the west end Character Miss Lynch Venue Durrington High School Director Emily Isham 
2017- So Sing Venue Sealight Theatre 
2016- The wizard of Oz Venue Sealight Theatre Character Poppy Singer and Ozian 
2015- An evening at the west end Chorus Venue Durrington High School Director Emily Isham 
2014- Les Miserables  Chorus Venue Durrington High School Director Emily Isham 
2013Guys and dolls Character Arvide Abernathy Venue Worthing Pavilion 
2012The Aristocats Character Madame Venue the Barn, Southwick 
2011Beauty and the beast Chorus Venue Worthing Pavilion 
2010The Wiz Chorus Venue Worthing pavilion 

Production experience:
Backstage crew at rock challenge 2017 & 2016 & 2015 
Set moving in The Wizard of Oz, Lights up  
Stage crew in Guys and dolls at West park 

CV for SEN teacher


Curriculum Vitae for 
Caitlin Smith
31 Robson Road, Goring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4EE
Home: 01903 603595 Mob: 07590 712191 Email: caitlin.smith2141@gmail.com

Caitlin is a mature, kind and friendly young adult who excels in her academic studies. She currently attends Worthing College studying AS Sociology and Btec performing arts. She has been described as helpful, reliable, respectful and polite, and has a positive attitude towards all that she does. Her punctuality and attendance are described as good and outstanding, demonstrating her commitment to her responsibilities. Caitlin enjoys volunteering and has had much experience with it. Caitlin has a positive outlook on life and all that she gets involved with and is looking forward to working in an environment where her skills and knowledge can be expanded further. 

GCSE qualifications:
Maths     7 English Language     5
English Literature    6  Science     B
Drama    B Additional science   B
Further maths   A History     A
Spanish   B Geography   B

Key roles of responsibility and achievements:
  • Maths and Language Ambassador at Durrington High School
  • Patrol Leader at 4th Goring Guides

Skills:
- Recognises the importance of punctuality and reliability 
- Has confident and articulate social skills in both formal and informal settings
- Maths skills
- Works well under pressure and is able to deal with problems in a calm manner
- Computer skills
- Following instructions
-       Beginners level understand of Spanish
-       Beginner level sign language 

Experience:

  • Volunteered at Chanctonbury Community Play Scheme for one week, working with children with various disabilities in 2016 and 4 weeks in 2017.
  • 1 weeks work experience at Heronsdale Primary School for Special Needs acting as a teaching assistant for children aged 5-8 with learning disabilities
  • 4 years voluntary work with Superstar Arts helping young adults with disabilities in their choir practise.
  • Twice volunteering for Summer Reading Challenge in the summers of 2014/15

Employment History:

Play assistant at Adur Special Needs Project
From October 2017 - Present



References:

Dr Kirstie Cogram
Personal reference
07838 250826

Jo Sullivan
Personal reference
07771 798484
info@superstararts.com

Yvonne McKeown
Professional reference

info@adurspecialneedsproject.org.uk

CV for a Drama therapist


Curriculum Vitae for 
Caitlin Smith
31 Robson Road, Goring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4EE
Home: 01903 603595 Mob: 07590 712191 Email: caitlin.smith2141@gmail.com

Caitlin is a mature, kind and friendly young adult who excels in her academic studies. She currently attends Worthing College studying A level Sociology and Btec performing arts. She has been described as helpful, reliable, respectful and polite, and has a positive attitude towards all that she does. Her punctuality and attendance are described as good and outstanding, demonstrating her commitment to her responsibilities. She has been a part of many musical productions, including The Wizard of Oz, with WMCS, and Aristocats, with RSOPA, where she played a lead role. Caitlin has a positive outlook on life and all that she gets involved with and is looking forward to working in an environment where her skills and knowledge can be expanded further. 

GCSE qualifications:
Maths     7 English Language     5
English Literature    6  Science     B
Drama    B Additional science   B
Further maths   A History     A
Spanish   B Geography   B

Key roles of responsibility and achievements:
  • Maths and Language Ambassador at Durrington High School
  • Patrol Leader at 4th Goring Guides
  • Grade 3 Singing

Skills:
- Recognises the importance of punctuality and reliability 
- Has confident and articulate social skills in both formal and informal settings
- Maths skills
- Works well under pressure and is able to deal with problems in a calm manner
- Computer skills
- Following instructions
-       Beginners level understand of Spanish
-       Beginner level sign language 

Experience:

  • Volunteered at Chanctonbury Community Play Scheme for one week, working with children with various disabilities in 2016 and 4 weeks in 2017.
  • 1 weeks work experience at Heronsdale Primary School for Special Needs acting as a teaching assistant for children aged 5-8 with learning disabilities
  • 4 years voluntary work with Superstar Arts helping young adults with disabilities in their choir practise.
  • Twice volunteering for Summer Reading Challenge in the summers of 2014/15

Employment History:

Play assistant at Adur Special Needs Project
From October 2017 - Present

References:

Dr Kirstie Cogram
Personal reference
07838 250826

Jo Sullivan
Personal reference
07771 798484
info@superstararts.com

Yvonne McKeown
Professional reference

info@adurspecialneedsproject.org.uk


Interview Questions


How did you get into Performing Arts?

I started with dance (ballet, tap and modern) then went onto musical theatre, then drama, musical theatre and singing lessons.

What skills have you gained from performing?

Confidence as I am usually very shy.

You’ve just won a part in a show. How do you prefer to get started on it?

I would watch the musical, listen to the songs. Then learn the song lyrics and dances then let the lines come with the blocking meaning I know where to move on what lines.

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