Cressida – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant | Aspiring Educational Psychologist | University of Exeter
Cressida is a First Class Psychology graduate from the University of Exeter who is currently completing a Master’s in the Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health at King’s College London. Through her current role as a Learning Support Assistant at Wellesley Prep School, she has developed valuable experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs through tailored one-to-one support, adapted learning and close collaboration with teaching staff.
With a strong academic foundation in psychology, child development and mental health, Cressida is particularly passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them build confidence, independence and positive engagement with learning.
Education & Qualifications
- Master’s in The Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health, TBC: King’s College London
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, First Class Honours: University of Exeter
- A Levels: Psychology (A*), Biology (A*), Geography (A): St Swithun’s School, Winchester
- GCSEs: 10 including English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Spanish, Geography and Art: St Swithun’s School, Winchester
Experience Summary
Cressida combines strong academic credentials with direct school-based experience supporting pupils with SEND. Her calm, empathetic and child-centred approach, together with her leadership background in sport, enables her to build positive relationships and contribute effectively to both academic and wider school life.
- Currently works as a Learning Support Assistant at Wellesley Prep School, providing one-to-one support for pupils with Special Educational Needs
- Adapts learning approaches to meet individual needs and works closely with teachers to support pupil progress and engagement
- Monitors pupil development and provides feedback to teaching and SEND staff to inform future planning
- Previous preparatory school experience supporting younger pupils with reading, mathematics and wider classroom activities
- Strong academic understanding of psychology, mental health, child development and individual differences
- Experienced building positive relationships with children through school, sporting and community settings
- Former university lacrosse captain and school Deputy Head of Sport, bringing strong leadership, coaching and teamwork skills
- Keen to continue developing experience supporting children with additional needs within an inclusive educational environment
Key Strengths
- SEND Support
- One-to-One Pupil Support
- Inclusive Education
- Psychology & Mental Health Knowledge
- Child Development
- Adaptive Learning Support
- Pupil Progress Monitoring
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Emotional Awareness & Empathy
- Leadership
- Coaching & Mentoring