Graduate Teaching Assistant | BA English Literature | Early Years & Primary Support
Ava is a motivated and enthusiastic English Literature graduate from the University of Manchester with a strong passion for supporting young learners and pursuing a career in early years and primary education. She brings a nurturing, patient and engaging approach, developed through tutoring and hands-on experience in a preschool setting.
Ava is particularly committed to creating inclusive learning environments where children feel supported, confident and inspired to learn, and is now seeking a Teaching Assistant role to further develop her experience within a school setting.
Education & Qualifications
- BA English Literature, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Manchester
- A Levels: English Literature (A*), Geography (A), Drama (A): Harris Westminster Sixth Form
- GCSEs: 10 subjects (A*–A) including English and Mathematics: Newsteadwood School
Experience Summary
Ava brings a strong combination of tutoring experience and early years exposure, enabling her to support children across a range of ages and abilities. Her work reflects a child-centred approach focused on building confidence, adapting learning and supporting individual progress.
- Delivered 11+ tuition to primary-aged pupils, adapting teaching strategies and tracking progress to support academic development.
- Provided GCSE English tutoring, creating structured lessons, resources and assessments to support exam preparation and understanding.
- Built strong relationships with students and parents, supporting engagement and ongoing progress.
- Gained early years experience through volunteering in a preschool setting, supporting children aged 2–5 with play-based learning and development.
- Demonstrated strong organisation and communication skills through administrative work, managing data, deadlines and collaborative processes.
Key Strengths
- Strong communication skills with ability to engage and support young learners
- Child-centred approach with a focus on confidence and inclusive learning
- Experience supporting both primary and secondary students through tutoring
- Early years exposure with understanding of play-based learning
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Positive, reliable and collaborative team member