Aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant | Compassionate Support for Neurodiverse Learners
Asli is a Psychology graduate with a warm, empathetic approach and a clear commitment to supporting children with special educational needs. She brings hands-on experience from both early years and specialist mental health settings, making her exceptionally well-prepared to step into a SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant role this September. Whether working one-to-one or as part of a wider team, Asli creates calm, inclusive environments where all pupils feel seen, safe, and supported to thrive.
She is now excited to bring her blend of practical skills and emotional insight to a school community where she can make a meaningful impact every day.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology: University of Kent - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - (D*, D*, D*)
- GCSEs: 11 Graded B-C including English and Maths
Experience Summary
Asli offers a unique combination of nursery, SEN, and mental health experience. Her clinical placement in the NHS, along with practical work in nursery and primary school settings, has given her a strong foundation in behaviour support, communication strategies, and trauma-informed practice.
- Supported neurodiverse pupils in both early years and primary school contexts, providing one-to-one learning and emotional support.
- Delivered structured play, educational sessions, and physical activities in a nursery setting to promote early cognitive and social development.
- Facilitated therapy groups and contributed to psychological assessments during an NHS clinical placement, gaining valuable SEN and safeguarding insight.
- Demonstrated excellent conflict resolution, care routines, and emotional reassurance skills with young children during transitions and routines.
- Adapted communication strategies to support multilingual and SEN learners across varied classroom and extracurricular environments.
Key Strengths
- Strong foundation in SEN support, including neurodivergence and emotional needs
- Experienced in early years education and child-led learning
- Calm, adaptable, and emotionally attuned to children’s needs
- Skilled in trauma-informed and safeguarding practices (including ACT and DBT-based approaches)
- Confident, compassionate communicator with staff, children, and families