Lev is an experienced, passionate Primary Teaching Assistant Available for September
Lev is seeking an EYFS, KS1 or EAL-focused Teaching Assistant role from September. She is passionate about supporting young children as they develop confidence, communication skills and a love of learning, and is particularly interested in helping pupils with English as an Additional Language thrive within inclusive and nurturing school environments.
With experience across primary schools, nurseries, tutoring and creative education settings, she brings a warm, adaptable and highly creative approach to supporting children's academic, social and emotional development.
Education & Qualifications
- MA Illustration: Falmouth University
- BA (Hons) Illustration (2:1): Falmouth University
- BTEC Graphic Design: Bedford College
- CPD: Level 3 NCFE CACHE Certificate in Counselling Skills (ongoing)
Experience Summary
Lev is an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children across Early Years and Key Stage 1. Through her work in schools, tutoring, nursery settings and creative education programmes, she has developed a versatile skill set that combines early literacy support, child-centred learning and emotional wellbeing. She is particularly passionate about helping children build confidence, develop communication skills and engage positively with learning.
- Currently supports pupils from EYFS to Year 2 within a North West London primary school, providing both classroom and one-to-one support.
- Delivers phonics, reading and literacy interventions, including Read Write Inc. sessions, helping children strengthen their early language and literacy skills.
- Experienced supporting pupils with additional needs, including children with ASD, using visual aids and personalised strategies to promote engagement and independence.
- Provides tailored one-to-one tuition for primary-aged children, adapting teaching approaches to suit different learning styles, abilities and levels of confidence.
- Brings valuable Early Years experience through her work within a nursery environment, supporting children's development in line with safeguarding and wellbeing principles.
- Leads engaging after-school clubs, holiday camp activities and creative workshops, encouraging curiosity, self-expression and positive participation.
- Currently undertaking counselling training, strengthening her understanding of emotional wellbeing, active listening and child-centred support.
Key Strengths
- Strong EYFS and KS1 classroom experience
- Passionate about supporting pupils with EAL
- Phonics and early literacy support
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD
- Creative approach to learning through art and storytelling
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Strong understanding of child wellbeing and emotional development
- Adaptable, nurturing and highly engaging practitioner
- Confident delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions
- Positive contributor to wider school life and enrichment activities