Evie | Aspiring Primary Teacher | SEN Experience | Calm & Compassionate Presence
Evie is a dedicated and empathetic aspiring primary teacher who is actively seeking a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant role to deepen her classroom experience ahead of teacher training. With a strong foundation in care and education settings, she brings warmth, reliability and a calm, structured approach to her work with children.
Evie is particularly passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. She would be a caring and proactive presence in any primary team.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology: University of Portsmouth - Lower Second Class
- A Levels: Psychology (A*), Law (A), Politics (B)
- GCSEs: 9 including English and Maths (Grades 9–5)
Experience Summary
Evie brings a rich mix of educational, caregiving, and school-based experience that underpins her commitment to inclusive practice and child-centred support.
- Supported children with autism, ADHD, and complex emotional needs in both care and school settings, following EHCPs and providing calm, appropriate responses to behavioural and safeguarding concerns.
- Worked as a lunchtime supervisor and after-school club assistant at a junior school, maintaining structure and emotional regulation during high-energy periods.
- Provided ongoing care for a disabled parent and SEN children, demonstrating adaptability, time management, and an ability to manage unpredictable challenges with sensitivity.
- Developed strong communication and empathy through her work with asylum seekers in hospitality, building rapport across language barriers and supporting those with trauma-informed needs.
Key Strengths
- In-depth experience supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD and PANS
- Confident in safeguarding procedures and following EHCP guidance
- Calm, reliable and naturally reflective with strong communication skills
- Organised and responsive in busy, high-pressure school environments
- Deeply committed to child wellbeing, inclusion, and learning