Aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant | Empathetic, Patient, and Driven by Inclusive Practice
Emma is committed to a long-term career in child development and inclusive education. She is particularly interested in working with children with speech, language, or learning difficulties and is eager to join a nurturing SEN team. A role as an SEN TA or LSA will allow her to build direct school-based experience while making a meaningful difference in children’s daily lives.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Psychology: University of St Andrews (Ongoing, Predicted Distinction)
- BA (Hons) English Language and Literature: University of Oxford (First Class Honours)
- A Levels: English (A*), Maths (A*), Chemistry (A*), History (A*) – St Mary Magdalene Academy
- GCSEs: 11 including English and Maths (Grade 9/A*) – The Camden School for Girls
Experience Summary
Emma is a deeply compassionate and academically accomplished graduate currently completing her MSc in Psychology at the University of St Andrews, following a First-Class degree in English from Oxford. With a strong academic focus on developmental psychology and language disorders, she is now seeking a meaningful role as an SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant where she can help pupils feel confident, included, and capable of success.
- Volunteered at SHOUT 85258 mental health crisis line, supporting vulnerable individuals through empathetic listening and safeguarding practices.
- Worked as an English tutor and childcare provider in Paris, supporting children aged 3–11 with language learning and emotional development.
- Currently volunteers with a dementia support café, gaining hands-on experience supporting vulnerable adults and engaging in community care.
- Served as a trained Peer Supporter at Oxford, helping students manage emotional challenges with sensitivity and discretion.
- Has studied the educational needs of children with language-based difficulties like DLD and is passionate about applying this knowledge in practice.
Key Strengths
- Strong foundation in Psychology, with a particular focus on language and developmental needs
- Calm, empathetic communicator with excellent safeguarding awareness
- Trained crisis volunteer and peer supporter with experience supporting individuals in distress
- Academic excellence from Oxford and St Andrews with high-level critical thinking and communication skills
- Adaptable and reliable, with childcare and teaching experience across diverse age groups