Spanish Teaching Assistant
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I am a native Spanish speaker and I have strong passion for education and languages. My aim is to achieve qualified Teacher Status (QTS) so that I can teach Spanish in secondary schools. I have worked as a learning support assistant and I have an excellent track record in supporting and encouraging students to ensure their maximum learning and achievement.
I have worked with students for whom English is an additional language, students who communicate using British Sign Language (BSL) and students with Special Educational Needs or have barriers to learning. I am committed to lifelong learning, I am professional with commitment and familiar with the requirements of excellence in delivery.
British Sign language Communicator, Waltham Forest College
March 2025- May 2025
Provided a wide range of communication support including interpreting into British Sign Language and other forms of communication support (e.g., Sign Supported English, note- taking, lip-speaking)
Adapted communication support according to the needs of the students. Facilitated communication between Deaf students and hearing peers and adults.
Prepared and modified teaching materials to suit individual pupils.
Support Manager, Skipvans Ltd Jun 2013 to present
Maintained files and administrative records. Performed bookkeeping for all financial transactions.
Responsible for daily entry of accounting transactions. Prepared financial statements.
Learning Support Assistant, Sept 2021- Feb 2025 Blanche Nevile School
Liaised with the class teacher as to what is being taught and helped with the preparation of resources based on a particular student’s needs.
Facilitated communication and learning through use of British Sign Language.
Supported learning access by signing at an accessible level for the st
Provide pre-tutoring support to ensure students are familiar with new concepts and vocabulary
Learning Support Assistant, City and Islington College
Sept 2018 -July 2019
Liaised effectively with staff by sharing information about the progress and development of students.
Used a range of techniques to ensure the target student understood the task. Developed an appropriate teaching and learning resources to support and enhance students' learning.
Learning Support Assistant, Sept 2009- May 2013 Clapton Girls’ Academy
Liaised with designated teachers to monitor, assess and record learning.
Supported the development of literacy and numeracy and ensured students of all abilities were able to access the curriculum.
Carried out assessments to improve EAL pupils’ progress and confidence.
Adapted teaching instructions to match EAL students’ needs
Sept 2024-July 2025
Special Education Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up
Remark Oct 2023- Sept 2024
City Lit Sept 2019- Jan 2020
City Lit Jan 2019- Jun 2019
