Anya is a Talented and Inspiring Graduate with Aspirations of Making a Difference - Looking for a Teaching Assistant Role Now
Anya is a compassionate and emotionally intelligent graduate who is now seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant role from September or sooner, as she explores a long-term career in either teaching or educational psychology. With over twelve years of experience supporting children across classroom, childcare and pastoral settings, she brings warmth, patience and a naturally nurturing approach to every environment she works in.
Passionate about children’s emotional wellbeing and confidence-building, Anya is particularly drawn to schools where she can make a meaningful difference to pupils’ personal and academic development while continuing to grow within the education sector.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Social Science: University of Manchester (Upper Second Class)
- A Levels: History (A), Sociology (A), Psychology (B) – Boston High School
- GCSEs: 11 including Maths (A) and English Language (B)
Experience Summary
Anya is a caring and highly motivated graduate with extensive experience supporting children in educational, childcare and community settings. Her background has given her a strong understanding of child development, emotional wellbeing and the importance of creating safe, positive learning environments where children feel supported and encouraged to thrive.
- Supported children across a variety of educational and pastoral environments including primary school placements, after-school clubs, Beaver groups and private childcare roles.
- Completed a regular Reception class placement, assisting with classroom activities, reading support, behaviour management and maintaining positive learning routines.
- Organised engaging educational and creative activities as an Au Pair in both London and Australia, helping children build confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
- Developed strong behaviour management and communication skills while supporting children within busy after-school and group activity settings.
Built trusted relationships with children and families through her calm, patient and nurturing approach. - Demonstrated excellent organisation, professionalism and empathy through administrative work within a college bursary and student support environment.
Key Strengths
- Naturally warm, patient and emotionally intelligent when working with children
- Strong understanding of child development and emotional wellbeing
- Experienced supporting children across a wide range of ages and personalities
- Calm, adaptable and reliable in busy or fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both children and adults
- Passionate about supporting confidence, inclusion and positive learning experiences
- Highly motivated to build a long-term career within education or educational psychology