Keira is an exceptional early-career SEND specialist whose combination of outstanding academic achievement, specialist knowledge, and genuine compassion makes her a standout candidate for any primary school. Having achieved a Distinction in Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology at King's College London, alongside a Psychology degree from the University of Exeter, she has developed an impressive understanding of child development, neurodiversity, and mental health.
Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, Keira is seeking a long-term SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant role where she can make a lasting difference to the lives of children with additional needs. Warm, dynamic, and deeply empathetic, she is committed to helping every child feel understood, valued, and capable of success. Her experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, dyslexia, and other learning differences, combined with her positive outlook and unwavering belief in children's potential, makes her a truly inspiring practitioner who would be a tremendous asset to any school community.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology (Distinction): King's College London
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Upper Second Class Honours) : University of Exeter
- A Levels: Psychology (A*), Religion, Ethics and Philosophy (A*), Art (A)
- GCSEs: 9 including English and Mathematics (Grades 8–5)
Experience Summary
Keira brings a highly relevant blend of educational, SEND, and child mental health experience. Through her work across schools, tutoring, and CAMHS settings, she has developed a strong understanding of how to support children with a wide range of learning, developmental, and emotional needs. She is particularly skilled at building trusting relationships, adapting learning to individual pupils, and providing the encouragement and consistency that allows children to thrive.
- Supported children and young people with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, dyslexia, OCD, and other additional needs through both school-based and one-to-one interventions.
- Worked as a SEND Teaching Assistant, delivering tailored support in classrooms, adapting learning materials, and helping pupils access the curriculum with confidence and independence.
- Provides specialist one-to-one SEN tutoring, creating personalised learning programmes that build literacy skills, self-esteem, engagement, and resilience.
- Gained valuable clinical experience within CAMHS, contributing to referral assessments, case discussions, and support planning for children and young people with neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.
- Communicates effectively with families, teachers, SENCOs, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure consistent and holistic support for pupils.
- Uses her extensive understanding of child development and psychology to provide both academic and emotional support, helping children overcome barriers and achieve meaningful progress.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding understanding of child development, neurodiversity, and SEND
- Experienced supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, dyslexia, and complex learning differences
- Warm, nurturing, and highly empathetic approach with children
- Excellent relationship-builder who quickly earns trust and confidence
- Skilled at adapting learning to meet individual needs and learning styles
- Strong communication with families, teachers, and external professionals
- Reflective, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development
- Passionate advocate for inclusion, wellbeing, and pupil success
- Brings energy, positivity, and genuine enthusiasm to every school environment
- Dedicated to helping every child feel safe, understood, and capable of achieving their full potential