Demi Potter
Teaching Assistant
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About
Motivated and reliable individual returning to the workforce now that both my children are in full-time education. I bring a strong background in customer service, retail, and hairdressing, and am currently gaining valuable experience volunteering at Grangetown Primary School. Through my personal and professional life, I have developed excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Currently seeking a position as a Teaching Assistant where I can contribute my skills and passion for supporting children's learning and development.
Experience
Volunteer Teaching Assistant - Grangetown Primary School
(2024-01)
Parents group
- Helping out with the school's summer Fayre's, tea's & coffee's in assembly's, Halloween parties, christmas parties, Easter & tuckshops.
- Helping maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
Shop Assistant - Local Corner Shop, High Barnes - High Barnes
(2013-09 - 2015-07)
- Served customers at the till, processed payments, and resolved customer queries.
- Managed stock replenishment and participated in stocktaking.
- Carried out key holder duties and ensured store security.
- Maintained cleanliness and order throughout the store.
Apprentice Hairdresser - B&L Hairdressing, Usher Moor - Usher Moor
(2012-09 - 2013-09)
- Welcomed clients, answered phone calls, and managed appointment bookings.
- Assisted with hair cutting, styling, and treatments.
- Maintained hygiene standards by cleaning equipment and salon areas.
- Delivered excellent customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
People plus
(2016-01 - 2025-01)
The Wise Group
(2024-03 - 2025-12)
Teaching Assistant - Ak Teaching
(2025-10)
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant - Think Employment, Newcastle upon Tyne (2023-10 - 2024-12)
Hairdressing Level 1 & Level 2 - Hairdressing - New Durham College (2012-01 - 2012-12)
GCSE - General Education - Thornhill Secondary School (2010-01 - 2010-12)