Natasha – Graduate Teaching Assistant | Aspiring Science Teacher | University of Manchester
Natasha is a dedicated and compassionate Psychology graduate with extensive experience supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH and complex mental health needs across both education and clinical settings. Currently working as a SEN(D) Teaching Assistant in a secondary school, she provides tailored academic and emotional support to pupils with a wide range of additional needs, helping them build confidence, resilience and positive relationships with learning. With A Levels in Biology, Psychology and Chemistry, alongside a strong interest in science education, Natasha is planning to undertake a PGCE in Secondary Science in 2027.
She is now seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant position where she can continue developing her classroom experience while supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development ahead of teacher training.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Placement Year, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Manchester
- A Levels: Biology (A), Psychology (A), Chemistry (B): Thomas Rotherham College
- GCSEs: 10 GCSEs graded 9–7, including Mathematics (7) and English (9): Rawmarsh Community School
Experience Summary
Natasha has developed a strong foundation in supporting vulnerable young people through school-based, clinical and mentoring roles. Her calm, empathetic approach and understanding of child development enable her to build positive relationships while promoting pupils' wellbeing, engagement and academic progress as she prepares for a future career in science teaching.
- Currently supports secondary pupils with SEND by providing tailored classroom assistance, emotional support and weekly one-to-one wellbeing sessions
- Experienced working with young people with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, SEMH and complex mental health needs across both educational and CAMHS settings
- Planned and delivered therapeutic individual and group activities, using patient, person-centred approaches to promote emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour
- Mentored neurodivergent children through Reach Out, building confidence, social skills and positive relationships through engaging weekly activities
- Developed excellent analytical and problem-solving skills through the Department of Health and Social Care, using R and Power BI to analyse NHS performance data and produce accessible reports
- Brings strong scientific knowledge through her academic background in Psychology, Biology and Chemistry, and is keen to build further classroom experience before beginning a Secondary Science PGCE in 2027
Key Strengths
- Aspiring Secondary Science Teacher
- SEND & SEMH Support
- Behaviour Management & De-escalation
- One-to-One Mentoring
- Pastoral Care
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Classroom Support & Inclusion
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Safeguarding Awareness
- Data Analysis (R, SPSS, Excel, Power BI)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Problem Solving & Teamwork
- Patience, Empathy & Resilience