Yasmeen – Experienced Teaching Assistant | Former Primary Teacher Trainee | Brunel University
Yasmeen is a dedicated and compassionate education professional with a BA (Hons) in English & Creative Writing and extensive experience supporting learners across primary schools, tuition settings and adult education. Having recently completed five months of Primary Teacher Training with ARK Schools, she developed strong classroom practice, assessment and inclusive teaching skills before recognising that her greatest passion lies in providing targeted support to individual pupils and small groups.
Yasmeen is now seeking a long-term Teaching Assistant position where she can utilise her experience, patience and enthusiasm to help children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing, Upper Second Class Honours: Brunel University
- Primary Teacher Training Programme (PGCE): ARK Teacher Training (completed five months)
- CACHE Level 3 Award: Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF)
- Cambridge ESOL: Level 5 CELTA
- A Levels: English Literature (B), Urdu (B), Economics (C): Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls & Sixth Form
- GCSEs: 4 A*s and 1 A including English Literature, English Language, Mathematics and Science: Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls & Sixth Form
Experience Summary
Yasmeen brings a wealth of educational experience gained through classroom support, teacher training, tutoring and adult education. She has worked successfully with pupils across a wide range of ages and abilities, including those with SEND and EAL needs, and is highly skilled at building positive relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and progress.
- Completed extensive primary teacher training, planning and delivering lessons across Phonics, English, Maths, Science, Music and RE
- Trained in Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc. Phonics and experienced in supporting early literacy development
- Current Teaching Assistant and Supply Support professional, working across a variety of school settings
- Experienced supporting pupils with SEND and EAL through differentiated strategies, scaffolding and adapted resources
- Delivered English tuition to children and young people, creating engaging learning materials and monitoring progress
- Previous Cover Supervisor experience, managing classrooms and maintaining positive learning environments across multiple subjects
- Strong safeguarding awareness and experience working closely with SENCOs, teachers and families to support pupil development
- Developed excellent organisation, communication and administrative skills through seven years at Boots Opticians
Key Strengths
- Extensive Teaching Assistant and classroom support experience
- Read Write Inc. Phonics trained
- Strong SEND and EAL support knowledge
- Excellent behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies
- Skilled in literacy intervention and English support
- Strong safeguarding and child protection awareness
- Outstanding communication with pupils, parents and staff
- Adaptable, patient and nurturing approach
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Passionate about helping children build confidence and achieve success