Bethany is an Amazing Graduate with a Real Passion for Supporting Children with Special Needs | Available for SEN Teaching Assistant Role ASAP
Bethany is an academically strong and deeply compassionate aspiring Clinical Psychologist seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role from September 2025. With a Distinction at MSc level and a background in Education with Psychology, she brings both intellectual rigour and heartfelt commitment to supporting children with additional needs.
Bethany is particularly passionate about working with pupils with SEMH needs and Autism, where she can apply her knowledge of trauma, attachment and child development in a meaningful school-based context. Warm, reflective and emotionally intelligent, she is an exceptional graduate who will thrive in specialist or mainstream settings supporting vulnerable learners.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Psychology with Education: University of Bristol - Distinction
- BA (Hons) Education with Psychology: University of Bath - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: Psychology (B), English Literature (B), Religious Studies (B)
- GCSEs: 9 including Maths and English (A*–C)
Experience Summary
Bethany combines strong academic knowledge with hands-on experience supporting children and young people across therapeutic and early years settings. Her work to date reflects a clear commitment to trauma-informed practice and to understanding the complex emotional and behavioural needs that can impact learning. She is now keen to bring this insight into a school environment, supporting pupils with SEN to feel safe, understood and able to succeed.
- Completed a placement at a Trauma Recovery Centre, supporting therapists, managing sensitive information, and observing clinical assessments within a highly safeguarding-focused environment.
- Developed a strong understanding of trauma-informed approaches, attachment theory, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences through both academic study and practical exposure.
- Works as an Agency Nursery Nurse across a range of settings, supporting children aged 9 months to 4 years with their emotional, social and cognitive development.
- Provides consistent, nurturing support within early years environments, demonstrating patience, adaptability and an ability to build trusting relationships quickly.
- Supported a foster child within her family home, gaining first-hand insight into trauma-related triggers, emotional regulation needs, and the importance of routine and stability.
- Experience working with vulnerable communities internationally, adapting communication styles and teaching approaches to meet diverse needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong theoretical grounding in child development, attachment, SEMH and trauma-informed practice
- Genuine passion for supporting children with Autism and social, emotional and mental health needs
- Emotionally intelligent, empathetic and reflective practitioner
- Calm, patient and resilient when working with children facing complex challenges
- Excellent safeguarding awareness and understanding of professional boundaries
- Academically outstanding, with the drive and commitment suited to a future career in Clinical Psychology