Laura is a Super Talented Cambridge Graduate with aspirations of Teaching, Available for September TA roles
Laura is a truly exceptional graduate with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for education. Having graduated from the University of Cambridge and completed postgraduate Law studies with Distinction, she is now eager to begin her journey into teaching through a Teaching Assistant role from September.
Warm, articulate and highly adaptable, Laura has the intelligence, emotional maturity and interpersonal skills to thrive in any secondary school setting. She is passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop critical thinking skills and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
Education & Qualifications
- LLM LCC + SQE 1, Distinction: BPP University
- BA (Hons) History (2:1): University of Cambridge
- A Levels: History (A*), Politics (A*), English (A), EPQ (A)
- GCSEs: 10 including English and Maths (Grades 9/A*–A)
Experience Summary
Laura is a high-achieving Cambridge graduate who combines academic excellence with outstanding communication skills and a natural ability to support others. Through a range of professional, voluntary and customer-facing roles, she has developed the patience, resilience and adaptability that will make her an excellent addition to a school environment. She is particularly motivated by the opportunity to work closely with young people and contribute positively to their educational experience.
- Volunteered with Citizens Advice, providing tailored support to individuals facing complex challenges, demonstrating empathy, active listening and the ability to explain information clearly.
- Developed exceptional communication and relationship-building skills through several years working in hospitality, regularly engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and resolving issues professionally.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and organisational skills through legal work experience placements, conducting research, presenting findings and managing detailed information.
- Produced written content and research for a PR consultancy, strengthening her ability to communicate ideas clearly and engage different audiences.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, remain calm under pressure and provide thoughtful, individualised support to others.
- Passionate about making complex concepts accessible and helping learners develop confidence, resilience and independent thinking.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional academic credentials with a Cambridge degree and postgraduate Distinction
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient and approachable manner
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Professional, reliable and highly adaptable
- Natural confidence-builder with a genuine enthusiasm for helping young people succeed
- Ambitious future teacher seeking meaningful classroom experience within a secondary school setting