Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant | University of Warwick | Aspiring Pastoral / Teaching Professional
Rebecca is a passionate and proactive Psychology undergraduate at the University of Warwick with a strong commitment to supporting young people’s social, emotional and behavioural development. With hands-on experience mentoring students with additional needs, she brings a calm, empathetic and structured approach to supporting learners.
Rebecca is now seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role where she can make a meaningful impact while working towards a long-term career in teaching or pastoral support.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc Psychology, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Warwick
- Level 3: Understanding Mental Health
- Level 2: Advanced Safeguarding Children
- Level 3: Coaching and Mentoring
- A Levels: Psychology (A*), Sociology (A*), Philosophy (B): Greenshaw High School
- GCSEs: 9 subjects (Grades 8–5) including English Language (7) and Mathematics (6): Virgo Fidelis Convent School
Experience Summary
Rebecca brings a strong blend of mentoring, SEN support and early years experience, giving her a well-rounded understanding of supporting young people across different stages of development.
- Experience as a Youth Mentor with City Year, delivering one-to-one mentoring and in-class support for secondary students with SEN including autism, ADHD and language needs.
- Skilled in implementing behaviour strategies, setting SMART targets and supporting emotional regulation in challenging situations.
- Current volunteer with Shout, providing crisis support through active listening and de-escalation techniques while following safeguarding procedures.
- Experience as an Activity Instructor, planning and delivering engaging sessions while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
- Background in nursery settings, supporting early development, routines and play-based learning across a range of age groups.
- Strong collaboration with SEN teams, contributing to progress reviews and tailored support strategies.
Key Strengths
- Strong SEN experience across primary and secondary settings
- Excellent safeguarding awareness and emotional support skills
- Calm, empathetic and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building ability
- Organised, adaptable and proactive
- Clear ambition to progress into teaching or pastoral roles