SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant | BSc Psychology (First Class) | 7+ Years SEND Experience | Primary Inclusion Support
Mahera is a compassionate and highly experienced SEND specialist with a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology and over seven years of experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs in primary school settings. She has developed strong expertise working with children with autism, speech and language needs, behavioural challenges and social communication difficulties.
Passionate about inclusive education, she is committed to creating supportive learning environments where every pupil feels understood, confident and able to achieve their potential.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc Psychology (First Class Honours): University of Westminster
- A Levels: Psychology (A), Government & Politics (B), Religious Studies (B): Mulberry Sixth Form
- AS Level: English Literature (C): Mulberry Sixth Form
Experience Summary
This candidate brings extensive SEND experience across primary education, with a strong track record of delivering targeted interventions, supporting pupils with complex needs and collaborating with teachers, therapists and families to improve outcomes. Her work combines practical classroom support with specialist intervention strategies designed to develop both academic skills and emotional wellbeing.
- Currently SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant for Inclusion at Woolmore Primary School, delivering targeted interventions for pupils with complex learning needs.
- Designs personalised learning resources including visual communication systems, speech and language packs and social stories to support neurodivergent learners.
- Provides one-to-one and small group support across multiple curriculum areas, helping pupils access learning and develop independence.
- Works closely with teachers, therapists and external agencies to support holistic pupil development and ensure consistent learning strategies.
- Monitors pupil progress and adapts interventions based on individual needs and outcomes.
- Facilitates workshops for parents to support understanding of autism and sensory needs within the home environment.
- Experienced supporting pupils with behavioural challenges and implementing behaviour support strategies in line with individual plans.
Key Strengths
- Extensive SEND expertise including autism, speech and language needs and behavioural support
- Strong behaviour management skills with Level 2 Team Teach certification
- Skilled in designing personalised learning resources and visual communication tools
- Experience delivering structured interventions and targeted SEND support
- Collaborative approach working closely with teachers, therapists and families
- Compassionate and patient practitioner focused on pupil wellbeing and independence