Aliyah is a Wonferfully Aspiring Primary Teacher looking for a SEN / Teaching Assistant Role
Aliyah is a passionate and committed graduate currently completing a degree in Children’s Nursing at City University of London, with her sights set firmly on becoming a Primary Teacher. She is now looking to step into a Teaching Assistant role within a primary school where she can build further experience working with children, particularly in inclusive settings.
With clinical and classroom experience under her belt, including working directly with children with special educational needs, Aliyah brings warmth, resilience, and a strong child-centred ethos to every environment she joins. She is especially keen to support younger learners both academically and emotionally as she prepares to begin a PGCE in the near future.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing: City University of London - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: Maths (B), Biology (B), Politics (B)
- GCSEs: 9 including Triple Science (9, 9, 9), Maths (8), English Language (8), English Literature (7)
Experience Summary
Aliyah has a rich mix of academic, healthcare, and early years experience that informs her sensitive, inclusive approach to supporting children’s development in educational settings.
- Supported children with a range of needs, including SEN, during primary and nursery placements, offering tailored support and promoting inclusion.
- Delivered compassionate care and emotional reassurance to children in clinical environments, helping them feel safe and supported.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and on school trips, building practical experience in maintaining engagement and managing behaviour.
- Developed strong communication and behaviour management skills while working in fast-paced hospital wards and childcare settings.
Key Strengths
- Confident supporting children with special educational needs in inclusive learning environments
- Calm, empathetic communicator with a strong instinct for child wellbeing
- Highly adaptable and quick to build trust with pupils, families, and colleagues
- Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding from clinical training
- Committed to a long-term career in teaching and making a meaningful impact in primary education