Niamh – Aspiring Maths Teacher | Keen to secure a Teaching Assistant role ahead of Teacher Training
Charismatic, confident, and committed to a future in teaching, Niamh is an Economics graduate actively seeking a Teaching Assistant or Academic Mentor role from September. Coming from a family of educators, she brings both a natural understanding of the school environment and a genuine passion for supporting students—especially in Maths and STEM.
Her academic background, leadership experience, and team-oriented mindset position her as an excellent role model for pupils and a strong addition to any school setting. Looking ahead to teacher training, Niamh is eager to build her classroom experience while inspiring more girls to engage with Maths.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Economics: University of Sheffield - Lower Second Class
- A Levels: Economics (A), Mathematics (B), Government and Politics (B)
- GCSEs: 9 Graded 8-4 including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Niamh is a confident and articulate graduate with a long-standing goal of becoming a secondary Maths teacher. Throughout university, she balanced her academic studies with leadership, representation, and team-based extracurricular activities, all of which enhanced her communication, organisation, and collaboration skills.
- Represented students as an Academic Rep for the Economics Department, facilitating dialogue between students and staff and driving positive change through curriculum discussions and student feedback forums.
- Developed teamwork, discipline, and resilience as part of the University of Sheffield Women’s Rugby Team, with occasional experience captaining the side.
- Honed leadership and motivational skills through peer collaboration, debate, and decision-making forums.
- Grew up immersed in the education sector, giving her unique insight into the demands and rewards of school life and teaching careers.
Key Strengths
- Strong interpersonal skills and confident public speaker
- Committed to raising engagement in Maths and STEM, especially among girls
- Insightful and empathetic, with a mature understanding of the teaching profession
- Experienced team player and occasional captain in competitive sports
- Passionate about inclusive, student-centred learning environments