QST Teacher (Primary and Secondary) SEND experience – 10+ years experience.

ALEJANDRA ZULLO-AVILA
Senior Teacher | Leadership, Curriculum Development
a.zulloavila@gmail.com | 07871 271554 | Hitchin, UK
SUMMARY
Teacher and Assistant Headteacher with years of experience supporting pupils with complex
needs in specialist settings. I help schools improve outcomes by redesigning curricula,
coordinating therapeutic input, and leading staff development in inclusive practices. Bilingual
professional skilled in multi-agency collaboration and safeguarding leadership.
EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed – Project contributor and consultant – Remote
Jan 2026 – Current
• Consulting and contributing towards various remote projects, applying a range of skills
based on project requirements.
Outcomes First Group, Brick Lane School – Assistant Headteacher – London
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026
• Led senior management in specialist provision for pupils with complex SEND. Focused
on strategic management, curriculum development, safeguarding, and staff wellbeing.
• Redesigned curriculum, achieving improved pupil progress and consistency.
Coordinated therapeutic and clinical input, enhancing support planning. Led staff
coaching, mentoring, and CPD, increasing staff capability and engagement.
Restructured timetables and resources, optimising daily operations and fostering a
collaborative culture.
Outcomes First Group, Brick Lane School – SEND Teacher – London
Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
• Taught pupils with complex SEND, adapting plans for EHCP outcomes and individual
needs. Contributed to curriculum development and moderation for consistent and
inclusive subjects.
• Worked with families, therapists, and external professionals to deliver coordinated
support and enhance pupil progress. Applied classroom strategies to boost engagement,
regulation, and consistency, while safeguarding remained strong.
Self-Employed – OFSTED Registered Childminder – Letchworth
Feb 2017 – Sep 2019
• Delivered early years education and care, supporting children with additional needs to
reach developmental milestones and prepare for school. Designed adaptive learning
activities to accelerate progress.
• Ensured regulatory compliance, upheld safeguarding procedures, maintained complete
records, and built trusted relationships with families, resulting in high reliability and
satisfaction.
The Garden School – SEN Teaching Assistant – Hackney
2015 – 2017
• Supported pupils with profound autism and complex communication needs, delivering
visual communication strategies and behaviour support plans that improved engagement
and learning outcomes. Implemented focused interventions, collaborating closely with
teachers and therapists.
HFH – Paediatric Healthcare Assistant – London
2015 – 2016
• Provided care for infants and children with complex medical needs according to
individual healthcare plans. Supported families, maintained accurate records, and
contributed to daily care routines in a clinical environment.
Active Assistance – Personal Assistant (Complex Needs) – London
2015 – 2016
• Delivered in-home one-to-one support to adults with spinal injuries, promoting
independence and well-being, and assisting with mobility, medication, and daily routines
to enhance quality of life.
Bluebird Care – Care Worker – London
2014 – 2015
• Provided domiciliary care to older adults in the community, supporting personal care and
medication routines to improve quality of life, whilst ensuring safeguarding standards.
Dermasur – Marketing Executive – Venezuela
2010 – 2014
• Planned and delivered marketing strategies for health clients, increasing campaign
engagement. Produced bilingual content to strengthen communications and stakeholder
interaction.
Stants Publicidad – Marketing Assistant – Venezuela
2006 – 2010
• Supported advertising project planning and creative delivery. Assisted with reporting,
partner liaison, and campaign coordination.
SKILLS
SEND Expertise: Complex support, EHCP planning, autism support, behaviour plans
Curriculum Development: Lesson planning, assessment, curriculum adaptation, differentiation
Leadership and Collaboration: Multi-agency work, staff development, team coordination,
mentoring
Safeguarding and Compliance: Child protection, Prevent, trauma-informed practice, safer
recruitment, GDPR
Communication and Assessment: Report writing, progress tracking, stakeholder liaison, visual
communication strategies
Digital Proficiency: Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Zoom, and remote learning
platforms.
EDUCATION
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS – First Class Honours
University of Bedfordshire, UK
BA Advertising and Marketing
Instituto Universitario de Nuevas Profesiones, Venezuela
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Safeguarding
Prevent
Trauma Informed Practice
Safer Recruitment
Data Protection and GDPR Awareness
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native
English: Fully Bilingual
Portuguese: Basic