Cansu is a compassionate and driven Psychology with Criminology graduate from City St George’s University of London, seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant role from September. She is an aspiring Clinical Psychologist with a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and overcoming barriers to learning. Fluent in Turkish and English, Cansu is ideally placed to support EAL learners, particularly in diverse communities such as Enfield.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology: City St George’s University of London - Predicted Upper Second Class
- A Levels: Sociology (A), Psychology (A*), BTEC Law (Distinction), Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives (Distinction Two)
- GCSEs: 8 Graded 9-7 including English and Maths
Experience Summary
Cansu has developed strong active listening and emotional support skills through her voluntary work with The Listening Place, supporting individuals at risk of suicide. She is calm under pressure, empathetic, and reliable, bringing these qualities to her work in education and retail.
- Volunteer at The Listening Place, trained in active listening and emotional support for vulnerable individuals.
- Retail Sales Assistant at Sports Direct, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.
- Informal carer for her mother, managing medication and appointments, illustrating responsibility and compassion.
Key Strengths
- Bilingual in English and Turkish — valuable for supporting EAL students and diverse school communities.
- Strong active listening skills and emotional intelligence developed through charity volunteering.
- Committed to supporting children with SEN, including those facing emotional and behavioural challenges.
- Adaptable, patient, and reliable with proven ability to balance responsibilities effectively.
- Proficient with data analysis software and academic report writing from university studies.