Grace is a charming Aspiring Educational Psychologist, keen to secure a SEN Teaching Assistant Role
Grace is a First-Class Psychology graduate with a natural warmth, empathy, and charm that make her ideally suited to supporting children with special educational needs. Driven by her ambition to train as an Educational Psychologist, she brings a deep understanding of child development, a calm and patient presence, and the ability to connect meaningfully with pupils, staff, and families. Her voluntary teaching, research experience, and customer-facing roles have equipped her with the adaptability, organisational skills, and emotional intelligence needed to make an immediate positive impact from September.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology: University of Nottingham - First Class
- A Levels: Psychology (A*), Sociology (A*), Art (A*)
- GCSEs: 10 Graded 9-8 including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Grace is a compassionate and committed graduate with hands-on experience in both educational and research environments. She thrives in supportive, inclusive school settings and is eager to bring her skills to a SEN TA role where she can contribute to pupil progress and wellbeing.
- Volunteered at Edna G Olds Academy, designing and delivering engaging psychology lessons to Year 6 pupils.
- Conducted research in cognitive psychology and childhood development, enhancing her problem-solving and project management skills.
- Built cultural competence and collaborative skills through an international research internship on childhood deception.
- Strengthened interpersonal skills, multitasking ability, and resilience through hospitality and retail roles, engaging with diverse communities.
Key Strengths
- Deep empathy and emotional intelligence when working with children with SEN
- Strong understanding of child development and inclusive educational practice
- Skilled communicator, able to build trust with pupils, parents, and staff
- Calm, patient, and adaptable under pressure
- Organised and proactive, with proven initiative in both academic and practical settings