Keir is a Talented 1st Class Graduate Looking for a Teaching Assistant Role Now - An Aspiring English Teacher with Outstanding Potential
Keir is a confident and articulate graduate with a clear ambition to train as an English and Drama teacher, now seeking a Teaching Assistant role as soon as possible. Academically strong and highly personable, he brings excellent literacy skills, a passion for language and performance, and a natural ability to engage and motivate young people.
While particularly keen on secondary English and Drama roles, Keir is also very open to KS2 Teaching Assistant positions and is eager to gain hands-on classroom experience. Coming from a family of teachers, he has a strong understanding of school environments and is ready to contribute with professionalism, energy, and confidence from day one.
Education & Qualifications
- LLB (Hons) Law: University of Westminster - First Class
- A Levels: English Language & Literature (A), Law (B), Philosophy (B)
- GCSEs: 7 GCSEs (Grades 9–6), including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Keir combines strong academic credentials with extensive experience working with young people through mentoring, community engagement, and creative performance. His background has equipped him with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to support pupils both academically and pastorally across a range of settings.
- Extensive experience mentoring and supporting young people, providing structured one-to-one guidance focused on confidence, wellbeing, and academic progress
- Strong presence and clarity when working with groups, developed through theatre performance, public speaking, and collaborative creative projects
- Proven ability to build positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds, maintaining professionalism and clear boundaries
- Experience supporting inclusion, pupil voice, and engagement through youth leadership and community programmes
- Highly organised and dependable, with experience balancing demanding academic workloads alongside part-time roles and volunteering
Key Strengths
- Confident, articulate communicator with excellent literacy and verbal reasoning skills
- Strong interest in English, Drama, and creative approaches to learning
- Emotionally intelligent and calm when supporting pupils’ academic and pastoral needs
- Professional, reflective, and receptive to feedback from experienced educators
- Well-suited to both secondary and KS2 environments, with a strong understanding of school culture