Amber – Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant | Aspiring Educational Psychologist | University of Bristol
Amber is an impressive and highly motivated Psychology graduate with a First-Class approach to supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs. Holding a 2:1 in Psychology in Education from the University of Bristol, she combines an excellent academic background with extensive practical experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dyslexia, dyscalculia and a range of additional learning needs across schools, community settings and one-to-one provision. Inspired by her mother, an Educational Psychologist, Amber is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
She is now seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant position where she can continue developing her expertise ahead of pursuing Doctoral training in Educational Psychology. Professional, articulate and thoughtful, Amber brings maturity, genuine enthusiasm and a clear commitment to inclusive education, making her someone who is sure to impress at interview.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Bristol
- A Levels: Psychology (A), Geography (A), Politics (B): Chipping Campden School
- GCSEs: 10 GCSEs graded 9–7, including English (9) and Mathematics (7): Chipping Campden School
Experience Summary
Amber has built extensive experience supporting children and young people with a diverse range of additional needs through educational, community and one-to-one settings. Her evidence-informed approach, combined with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for SEND, enables her to build strong relationships and deliver meaningful outcomes for pupils and families.
- Provides personalised one-to-one tuition and mentoring for pupils aged 11–16, delivering tailored literacy, numeracy and study support for learners with ASD, dyslexia, dyscalculia and additional learning needs
- Supported Indigenous children with SEND in New Zealand, delivering inclusive one-to-one and small-group interventions while working collaboratively with families and the wider community
- Delivered literacy and numeracy interventions for teenagers and young adults with learning difficulties within a prison education setting, adapting resources and supporting individual learning plans
- Confident identifying learning needs, adapting teaching strategies and producing personalised learning resources to maximise confidence, engagement and academic progress
- Strong understanding of Educational Psychology, child development and inclusive practice, underpinned by an excellent academic background and research-informed approach
- Professional, articulate and highly motivated, with a long-term ambition to qualify as an Educational Psychologist and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with SEND
Key Strengths
- SEND Support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Support
- Educational Psychology
- One-to-One & Small Group Intervention
- Behaviour Management
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Child Development
- Safeguarding Awareness
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Working with Families & Professionals
- Research-Informed Practice
- Report Writing & Record Keeping
- Organisation & Time Management