Olivia is a passionate Psychology graduate currently completing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at UCL. With exceptional experience supporting children with complex additional needs, she is now looking for a full-time Learning Support Assistant or SEN TA role in a primary school, ideally starting ASAP or from September.
Olivia is calm, compassionate, and skilled at working 1:1 with pupils who present with a wide range of SEN, including Autism, SEMH, and ADHD. Her long-term goal is to work therapeutically with young people, and she’s eager to gain more school-based experience while making a meaningful difference.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Clinical Mental Health Sciences: University College London
- BSc (Hons) Psychology in Practice: Birkbeck, University of London - Upper Second Class
- GCSEs: 9 Graded A-B including English, Maths and Science
- CPD: Psychosynthesis & Education Trust - The Essentials of Psychosynthesis Training Certificate
- CPD: National Institute for Health and Care Research - GCP eLearning Certification
Experience Summary
Olivia has developed a rich portfolio of SEN-related experience across both clinical and education-adjacent settings. She has supported vulnerable children and young people in the UK and South Africa, including those with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ASD, trauma, and anxiety. She has observed NHS crisis teams in action, worked in early years development, and supported new mothers in challenging contexts. In every role, Olivia brings warmth, professionalism, and a deep commitment to inclusive support.
- Assistant Counsellor with The Zoe Project in South Africa: Supported young mothers through trauma, infant care, and health education
- Clinical Observer for Camden & Islington NHS: Shadowed psychiatric teams and assisted with care planning
- Research Volunteer for Birkbeck's ToddlerLab: Ran behavioural studies with 5–10-year-olds
- Childcare roles: Managed large groups at events, led learning-through-play activities, and built excellent rapport with young children
- Strong background in safeguarding, behaviour observation, and maintaining structured, calm environments
Key Strengths
- Confident supporting children with Autism, SEMH, ADHD and trauma-based needs
- Experienced in therapeutic listening, de-escalation, and behaviour support
- Empathetic, grounded, and professional – builds positive relationships quickly
- Highly organised, reliable and clear communicator
- Seeking a Learning Support or SEN TA role to begin ASAP or September