Sophie – Graduate Teaching Assistant | Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist | University of Southampton
Sophie is a compassionate and enthusiastic Psychology undergraduate with a strong passion for child development, communication and supporting children with additional needs. Through her academic studies and practical experiences across primary education, tutoring and activity-based settings, she has developed an excellent understanding of how children learn and the importance of tailored support in helping every pupil succeed.
With a long-term ambition of becoming a Speech and Language Therapist, Sophie is particularly interested in supporting pupils with communication needs, building confidence and helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology: University of Southampton
- A Levels: Mathematics (A), Psychology (A), French (C): Christ's School, Richmond
- GCSEs including Mathematics (9), Biology (9), History (9), Citizenship (9), Chemistry (8), English Language (8), French (8), Physics (7) and English Literature (7): Christ's School, Richmond
Experience Summary
Sophie has built valuable experience supporting children across educational, tutoring and enrichment settings. Her academic background in psychology, combined with practical classroom experience and a clear passion for child development, makes her an excellent candidate for Teaching Assistant and Learning Support roles.
- Completed a primary school placement through the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme, supporting teaching and learning at Mansbridge Primary School
- Planned and delivered a targeted intervention programme focused on improving number sense and times table fluency
- Extensive experience supporting children through her role as an Early Years Group Leader at Barracudas Activity Camps
- Adapted activities to meet a range of developmental, emotional and learning needs, ensuring all children remained engaged and included
- Supported children's learning and confidence development through five years as a Kumon Centre Assistant
- Delivered one-to-one support as a GCSE Mathematics Tutor, helping students build confidence and improve attainment
- Strong interest in communication development and additional needs, with aspirations to pursue a career in Speech and Language Therapy
- Developed safeguarding awareness, mental health knowledge and wellbeing support experience through ambassador and mentoring roles
Key Strengths
- Passionate about child development and educational psychology
- Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience supporting children across primary and early years settings
- Excellent understanding of child development and learning
- Small group and one-to-one intervention experience
- Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach
- Mental health and wellbeing awareness
- Adaptable and confident supporting diverse learning needs
- Strong organisational and teamwork skills
- Safeguarding awareness and child-centred practice