Blessing – Graduate Teaching Assistant | Aspiring Children’s Nurse | Middlesex University
Blessing is a compassionate and dedicated Children’s Nursing student with a strong passion for supporting children’s wellbeing, development and learning. Through her placements at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and within community health services, she has developed excellent communication, safeguarding and relationship-building skills while working closely with children, young people and families.
With a clear commitment to improving outcomes for children, Blessing is particularly interested in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development, and is seeking a Teaching Assistant opportunity from September/October 2026 to further develop her experience working with children within an educational setting.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing: Middlesex University
- Health & Social Care Level 3 (DMM): Holy Family Catholic High School & Sixth Form
- GCSEs including English Language (5), English Literature (6) and Mathematics (4): St Anne’s Catholic High School for Girls
Experience Summary
Blessing has gained valuable experience supporting children and families across a range of hospital and community healthcare settings. Her nursing training, safeguarding knowledge and child-centred approach have equipped her with the skills to build positive relationships, support emotional wellbeing and work effectively with children from diverse backgrounds.
- Completed specialist children's nursing placements at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Supported children with complex healthcare needs and long-term conditions within hospital environments
- Provided emotional support to children and families during challenging and sensitive situations
- Developed strong communication skills when working with children of different ages, backgrounds and developmental stages
- Gained valuable experience supporting child development and family wellbeing through a Health Visiting placement
- Promoted safeguarding, early intervention and child-centred practice throughout clinical placements
- Worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes for children and families
- Built strong listening, relationship-building and interpersonal skills through direct work with children and young people
- Demonstrated patience, empathy and adaptability when supporting children with varying needs
Key Strengths
- Passionate about child development and wellbeing
- Strong safeguarding awareness
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Child-centred and nurturing approach
- Experience supporting children and families in healthcare settings
- Emotional wellbeing and pastoral support skills
- Patient, empathetic and compassionate
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Adaptable and resilient in challenging environments
- Professional, organised and reliable
- Understanding of early intervention and family support
- Committed to supporting children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally