Eliza – SEN Teaching Assistant | BA History & Spanish (First Class) | University of Bristol | Primary & Secondary Support
Eliza is an enthusiastic and reflective graduate from the University of Bristol with a First-Class degree in History and Spanish and a strong commitment to supporting children and young people in education. With hands-on experience as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, she brings a calm, patient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
Eliza is passionate about inclusive education and is now seeking to continue developing her experience in a school-based role where she can support pupils’ learning, confidence and overall development.
Education & Qualifications
- BA History and Spanish (First Class Honours): University of Bristol
- A Levels: History (A), Politics (A), Spanish (A): Kingswood School
- GCSEs including English Language (9), Mathematics (8), Spanish (8), Sciences (A*/A): Kingswood School
Experience Summary
Eliza brings valuable SEN classroom experience alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills developed across education and customer-facing roles. She is particularly skilled in building positive relationships with pupils and supporting both their academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
- Worked as a SEN Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with Autism and developmental delays, using structured routines and positive reinforcement to support engagement and progress.
- Collaborated closely with teachers and specialists to support both learning and pupil wellbeing.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with pupils, helping to develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
- Experience supporting children in a family setting as an au pair, managing routines and engaging children through both structured and creative activities.
- Demonstrated strong communication, resilience and adaptability in fast-paced professional environments.
Key Strengths
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN including Autism and developmental needs
- Calm, patient and adaptable approach to behaviour and learning support
- Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport quickly
- Confident working collaboratively with staff, families and professionals
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Positive, empathetic and committed to inclusive education