Zuzana Puente

English as an additional language Teaching Assistant
Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service
zuzana.puente@northtyneside.gov.uk

Zuzana holds the Advanced TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate for teaching young learners; TEFL Certificate for teaching students; ELKLAN Level 3 in Speech and Language Support in the Classroom and Level 3 Classroom Assistant Special Needs Support.

She has a wealth of experience working in primary schools on supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL), Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

She also volunteered in the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy department of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital Foundation Trust (NuTH). She works effectively with teachers, parents, external agencies, or professionals. She is skilled in speaking three languages (Slovak, Czech, English).

Zuzana maintains positive relationships with community groups and collaborates with new services that offer vital support, guidance and assistance to families with English as an Additional Language (EAL) ensuring they have access to comprehensive, tailored support.