Sinai is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant Role and is Ready to Make a Difference from Day One
Sinai is a Psychology graduate with a deep commitment to making a lasting impact in the lives of young people, especially those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). With practical experience supporting children aged 3 to 17 in both one-to-one and group settings, she brings empathy, emotional intelligence, and calm resilience to every interaction.
Passionate about giving back and creating inclusive spaces where every child can thrive, Sinai is now seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant or SEN TA role where she can contribute meaningfully from the outset and continue her journey in education.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology: University of Leicester - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: Psychology (A), English Literature (B), Drama (B)
- GCSEs: 8 Graded 8-4 including English and Maths
- CPD: NSPCC Safeguarding 16–25 Year Olds (England and Wales)
Experience Summary
Sinai has already built relevant school-based experience supporting children with additional needs in a primary setting. Her work shows a thoughtful understanding of SEN practice, pastoral care and day-to-day classroom support, with a strong focus on helping pupils regulate, engage and grow in confidence.
- Supported a Key Stage 1 class at Gainsborough Primary School, including pupils with complex SEN and EHCPs, across classroom routines and day-to-day learning.
- Delivers one-to-one and small-group interventions, including phonics support, while adapting approaches to pupils’ individual needs.
- Uses emotional regulation strategies including Zones of Regulation to support pupils with behavioural and emotional difficulties.
- Works closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral teams to maintain consistent support and communicate pupil progress clearly.
- Helps prepare lessons, organise resources and implement differentiated and sensory strategies to improve access to learning.
- Brings wider experience from youth camp roles supporting children and young people, including those with SEN, in inclusive group settings.
Key Strengths
- Strong SEN and EHCP awareness
- Calm emotional regulation and pastoral support
- Confident phonics and intervention support
- Warm, patient and consistent approach with children
- Secure safeguarding understanding and relevant training
- Collaborative working style with teaching and pastoral teams