English Literature Graduate | Aspiring Primary or English Teacher | University of Warwick
This motivated English Literature graduate is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant role, starting immediately, as the first step toward a career in teaching. He is passionate about literacy and the power of storytelling to build confidence, empathy and critical thinking in young people.
Calm, organised and empathetic, he brings strong communication skills and professional maturity from his corporate experience, and is eager to gain hands-on classroom experience before progressing to teacher training.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) English Literature, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Warwick
- A Levels: English Literature (A), Mathematics (A), Physics (A): Peter Symonds College
- AS Level Geography (A); Extended Project Qualification (A): Peter Symonds College
- 10 GCSEs including English Literature, Mathematics and Business & Economics (Six A*s and Four As): Thornden School
Experience Summary
Although her professional background to date has been in corporate and compliance environments, she brings a wealth of highly transferable skills that position her strongly for a Teaching Assistant role. Her experience demonstrates precision, clear communication, organisation, and the ability to build positive working relationships — all essential qualities in a school setting.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews and edits of company policies and technical documentation, demonstrating strong literacy skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
- Acted as a first point of contact for clients and stakeholders, building rapport quickly and maintaining professional, supportive relationships.
- Managed diaries, invoicing, compliance processes and data tracking systems, evidencing excellent organisation and reliability.
- Developed and maintained structured Excel dashboards to monitor performance data, showcasing analytical thinking and confidence working with data.
- Collaborated across departments, contributing feedback to system development projects and ensuring smooth transitions during organisational change.
- Thrived in fast-paced, customer-facing environments, remaining calm under pressure and communicating effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
Key Strengths
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a deep academic grounding in English Literature
- Ability to explain complex ideas clearly and accessibly
- Calm, reflective and empathetic approach to working with young people
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Confident relationship-builder with a collaborative mindset
- Passionate about literacy, storytelling and nurturing pupil confidence
- Committed to gaining meaningful classroom experience ahead of teacher training
This candidate offers warmth, professionalism and genuine enthusiasm for education, alongside the maturity and transferable skills developed through professional experience. She is ready to contribute positively to a school community while building the practical insight required for a successful teaching career.
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