Abigail Appiah

Dedicated and nurturing Early Years and Primary Teacher with over seven years’ experience across Preschool, EYFS, KS1 and KS2, specialising in Montessori-based learning and child-centred education. Highly skilled in creating safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments that support children’s academic, social and emotional development. Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding, child protection and pupil wellbeing, with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Passionate about early literacy, phonics, creative learning and positive behaviour management, and eager to contribute to a UK or European school that values high-quality Early Years provision.

• Reading
• Singing
• Nature walks and outdoor exploration
• Mentoring and reading clubs for young children
• Designing play-based learning activities

• Best Teacher (Merton Montessori School) in 2016
• Most Outstanding teacher (Merton Montessori School) in 2017

• Strong understanding of UK safeguarding principles, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
• Consistently promotes pupil welfare, safety and wellbeing within all learning environments
• Experienced in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, including emotional, behavioural and developmental indicators
• Maintains professional boundaries and adheres to child protection and reporting procedures
• Experienced in supporting SEND pupils, ensuring inclusive, respectful and safe practice
• Confident in supporting children’s social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Familiar with the importance of record keeping, confidentiality and information sharing
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and all statutory safeguarding training upon appointment
• Committed to ongoing professional development in safeguarding and Early Years practice