Teaching Assistant - Tradewind Recruitment - London
(2026-10)
Centre Support Officer - ASDAN
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
ASDAN is an education charity and nationally recognised awarding organisation. During my time at this company I was promoted from Centre Support Assistant to Centre Support Officer within a year of my employment, where I was the main specialist for the Events (webinars and INSET training) This role included:
- Being the officer responsible for the Events administration, inbox and phone calls; uploading any upcoming event schedules to the website. Managing the bookings, payments, cancellations, registers, certification and organising the materials sent out to members attending the events with the Publications team
- Daily use of Microsoft Excel, Email , 3CX phone systems and introduction to the CRM system
- Liaising with the management team in regards to specific events and member queries, including complaints and onboarding new members
- Handling any member queries and complaints via email and telephone in a professional manor
- Forming relationships with existing members for personalised support and advising potential members with the suitable information whilst meeting the company's KPI's
- Supporting with the awarding and printing of the certificates for Qualifications and Programmes within the deadlines set
- Raising invoices to the members accounts and communicating with the Finance team with queries
- Attending weekly meetings and presenting when advised by management
- Greeting any visitors to the onsite office, including trustees and members attending Moderation meetings
- Supporting other teams such as management, development, marketing, publications and finance to maintain strong relationships and an organised friendly environment
Teaching Assistant - Tradewind Recruitment - Bristol
(2021-06 - 2022-12)
The positions included primary schools, both mainstream and SEND. Within the mainstream school placements I had been appointed as a teaching assistant, but also as a 1:1 support for specific SEN children. This role included the traditional teaching assistant responsibilities as well as:
- Insuring the children felt safe and content in their environment by forming trust and reassurance daily
- Being able to de-escalate any volatile situations to the best of my ability, and evaluating when extra support and help is needed to keep everyone safe
- Aiding children who may not be able to focus through their educational journey
- Following any routines certain children have in place to keep a sense of familiarity and safety
Teaching Assistant - Tradewind Recruitment - Bristol
(2021-06 - 2022-12)
Whilst positioned at a long term placement at a SEND school I was placed with students at primary age having both SEND and PLMD.
- This position included supporting the students with their everyday activities, such as their daily exercises, sensory sessions, lunch time and any specific daily routines they may have
- Making sure every student was content and safe as well as engaged for the day
Administrative Assistant - Honeyfield Property Services
(2020-06 - 2021-04)
Temporary position as the company needed admin assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This included:
- Ability to work towards targets as the aim of the position was to get the company on track due to the backlog of paperwork which accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Working to timelines and ensuring the smooth running of the office, excellent communication were required
- During this time I was completing my final year of my university degree, highlighting my organisational skills and dedication.
- Immediately settled into a new team and atmosphere in order to help organise and manage the tasks
Volunteer Sunday School Teacher - Bethel Church
(2018-01 - 2019-03)
- Worked one-on-one with children to help improve their confidence and self-esteem, as this position was situated in an inner city area which has known deprivation
- Maintained clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment
- We enjoyed outings to give the children the experiences of play and freedom, this came with accountability as I had to supervise and provide child safety whilst having fun outside the classroom
- Play and creativity is a part of early child development, by understanding this concept I was able to build a rapport with the children by teaching through ways such as; creating plays, arts and crafts, songs and exercise.
Retail Sales Associate - Superdry
(2017-11 - 2018-01)
- Proactively assisted customers with questions, concerns, and item purchases while working the shop floor
- Communicated with customers and operated the shop floor and consistently exceeded sales and promotional goals during the busy Christmas period. Providing I can work fast and efficiently
- Received exceptional customer feedback
- Organised and replenished stock
Supermarket Assistant - The Co-operative
(2017-03 - 2017-11)
- I gained fast-pace retail experience from this job which opened further retail opportunities away from supermarkets
- From being in this role, I learnt excellent organisational skills as I was completing my final year of A-Levels, this skill has been reflected in my adult life as I am able to show a study-work-life balance.
