Bunmi Timilehin

SEN Teaching Assistant

Talent

BirminghamMember since June 3, 2026

Being passionate & patientForm bond with pupils and provide one on one supportEffective communication with pupilsSupport the teacher in managing challenging behaviourMonitoring and reporting pupil's progressSpot the signs of an impending tantrum or disruptionTeach social skills and assist their interaction with othersProviding a comfortable and accommodating learning environment

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About

I am a passionate, patient, caring, hardworking and confident SEN Teaching Assistant. I am looking for a new opportunity to make a great difference in the lives of young learners with physical and learning disabilities. My main aim is to ensure pupils with special Educational Needs are motivated, inspired and supported to achieve a full success and potentials. I can easily adopt to any challenge in particular to situation surrounding pupils with Special Educational Needs and their environment.

Experience

SEN teaching assistant - Shirland Hall primary school

(2024-02)

Work 1-1 and sometime small group of pupils who have special educational need such as autism, ADHD, physical and learning disabilities.

Support pupils to understand instructions, complete tasks and stay focused
Ensure physical and emotional well being
Assist with personal care when required
Encourage independence rather than doing work for the pupils
Reinforce lesson taught by the teacher
Work with SENCO and professionals like speech and language therapist
Observe pupils progress and report back to teacher and SENCO
Ensure pupils are safe and supported at all times volunteer Teaching Assistant - World Mission Agency Birmingham

(2023-03 - 2024-01)

Main duties performed

Supporting the effort of the teacher with learning activities
Ensure every child gets the right amount of help they need
Handling the pupil's behaviour and ensure the learning environment is tidy and conducive before and after the class

Teacher - Faith Nursery & Primary School Nigeria - Nigeria

(2013-01 - 2022-03)

Main duties performed

Plan, prepare and present lessons based on the curriculum
Leading classes by giving lessons, demonstrating and assigning tasks and encouraging discussions
Encouraging student's participation and performance
Supervising students while they complete tasks especially the struggling pupils
Answering student questions
Assessing and reporting on student's achievements and behaviour
Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests and group work
Handle student's behaviour