Hafsah – Graduate Teaching Assistant | Aspiring Primary Teacher & Educational Psychologist | University College London
Hafsah is a recent Psychology with Education graduate from University College London, currently awaiting a 2:1 classification, with a strong passion for supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Through her experience working with primary-aged children in after-school clubs and holiday camps, alongside supporting undergraduate students at university, she has developed excellent communication, behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
With long-term ambitions of becoming a Primary Teacher or Educational Psychologist, Hafsah is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where every child feels supported to grow in confidence and achieve their full potential.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc Psychology with Education – Awaiting Award (Expected Upper Second Class Honours): University College London (UCL)
- A Levels: Biology (B), Government & Politics (B), Psychology (B): Richmond Park Academy
- GCSEs: Combined Science (Grade 6), English (Grade 7), Mathematics (Grade 7), Religious Education (Grade 7), Physical Education (Level 2 Merit): Francis Barber PRU
Experience Summary
Hafsah has developed valuable experience supporting children across after-school and enrichment settings, combining her academic knowledge of psychology and education with practical experience helping young people build confidence, develop positive relationships and engage in learning.
- Supports children aged 4–11 through after-school clubs and holiday camps, creating safe, engaging and inclusive environments
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, encouraging participation and confidence through creative, outdoor and enrichment activities
- Adapts activities to meet individual needs, ensuring all children are able to participate and succeed
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to supervise large groups of children while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care
- Volunteered as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at UCL, supporting students with data analysis and practical learning sessions
- Developed strong communication and coaching skills by helping learners build confidence and independence
- Applies knowledge from her Psychology with Education degree to understand child development, behaviour and learning
- Passionate about supporting children's academic, social and emotional development as she works towards a career in primary teaching or educational psychology
Key Strengths
- Aspiring Primary Teacher and Educational Psychologist
- Passionate about child development and education
- Psychology and education knowledge
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Behaviour management and positive engagement
- Supporting children's confidence and wellbeing
- Adaptable and inclusive approach
- Safeguarding awareness
- Patient, caring and approachable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organisation and problem-solving
- Confident supporting learners with differing needs
- Data analysis and digital skills (RStudio)
- Paediatric First Aid trained