I have been a support practitioner for children and young people with complex behavioral and health needs since 2017 until earlier this year. I completed two years of teaching training at university in mathematics, including placements at primary, secondary, and additional support needs schools. While at school and through university I volunteered helping with cubs and brownies, as well as running after school homework and "big sister" clubs and teaching swimming to under 7s while working as a lifeguard. I am First aid trained including administering medication, epilepsy intervention, allergy management, Gastro feeding and medication, and ventilation/ tracheostomy support, also have experience with Makaton signs. I currently work in recruitment but miss engaging with children and helping them develop and grow into brave, outgoing individuals. In my free time I enjoy wild swimming, hill walking, camping, playing with my pets, cooking and baking, and playing video games.