Lara is a Talented King's College London Graduate with Aspirations of becoming a Teacher - Available Now for TA Roles
Lara is a History graduate from King’s College London (2:1) with a clear and heartfelt ambition to become a Primary Teacher. Having grown up in a family of educators, she brings a deep respect for the profession and a genuine commitment to supporting children during the most formative stages of their learning.
With hands-on classroom experience as a Volunteer Teacher and a strong background in communication and organisation, Lara is now seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant role where she can continue building her practical experience ahead of teacher training. Warm, proactive and dependable, she is ready to make a meaningful contribution to school life from day one.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) History: King's College London - Upper Second Class
- A Level: History (A), English Language & Literature (B), Art (B)
- GCSEs: 9 subjects (Grades 9–7) including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Lara combines academic strength with practical classroom exposure and strong interpersonal skills developed across professional environments. Her experience teaching abroad as a volunteer confirmed her desire to pursue primary education and gave her first-hand insight into classroom management, lesson planning, and supporting children’s social and emotional development.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons as a Volunteer Teacher with Gotoco, independently managing classrooms and adapting teaching approaches to meet pupils’ individual needs.
- Fostered positive, inclusive learning environments where children felt safe, encouraged and motivated to participate.
- Supported pupils’ social and emotional development, demonstrating patience, adaptability and strong relationship-building skills.
- Developed excellent organisation, teamwork and communication skills through fast-paced, customer-facing roles, remaining calm and professional under pressure.
- Gained administrative and professional experience during a legal internship, demonstrating attention to detail, confidentiality and clear written communication.
- Fluent Turkish speaker, able to support bilingual learners and communicate effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
Key Strengths
- Genuine commitment to a long-term career in primary teaching
- Confident classroom presence with experience planning and leading lessons
- Warm, patient and relationship-focused approach with pupils
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Professional written and verbal communication
- Culturally aware and able to support EAL learners
- Proactive, reliable and enthusiastic contributor to school communities