Saima Tasneem

Experienced practitioner with over ten years supporting learning across secondary, primary intervention, and post-16 provision. Skilled in employability curriculum delivery, ILP development, and structured progression planning. Committed to creating purposeful learning environments that support sustainable outcomes and holistic learner development.

• Employability Tutor | Central YMCA Coventry | Aug 2025 - Present

  Lead delivery of a structured multi-phase English and maths employability programme for 16-19 learners, including those navigating neurodivergence or confidence instability. Develop and review Individual Learning Plans and embed curriculum delivery alongside vocational enrichment.

• Trainee Teacher (QTLS) | SCCB Birmingham Hall Green | Mar 2025 - Jun 2025

  Delivered English, maths and employability sessions to post-16 learners with EHCPs through independent and collaborative classroom models, adapting instruction to varied cognitive, emotional and physical needs.

• Learner Support Practitioner - EHCP & Employability | SCCB Hall Green & Golden Hillock, Birmingham | Sep 2023 - Mar 2025

  Supported learners with EHCPs within Entry Level provision, embedding EHCP targets within classroom delivery and maintaining progress tracking systems for annual reviews and learner development planning.

• SEMH and EAL Support | Lyndon Green Infant School | Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  Provided targeted support for a pupil presenting SEMH and EAL needs, designing focused interventions and producing detailed progress documentation to support multi-agency collaboration.

• Phonics & Literacy Intervention | Clifton Primary School | Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  Delivered targeted phonics and literacy intervention while maintaining curriculum continuity and classroom expectations during teacher absence.

• Teaching Assistant | Springfield Primary Academy | Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

  Supported EAL learners within mixed-ability classrooms while contributing to collaborative team teaching across subjects and reinforcing inclusive participation.

• Textile Design Teacher - Art & Design | Oakwood High School | Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Delivered GCSE Art and Design lessons across Years 7 to 10, planning curriculum delivery and maintaining structured expectations across mixed-ability cohorts.

• Office Manager & Client Relations | Cricket House Ltd | Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

  Managed office administration and client communications within a small business environment, overseeing operational organisation and customer engagement.

• Financial Advisor | Arvato Volkswagen Finance | Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Provided financial advisory services to clients, managing client portfolios and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

• QTLS Pathway | 2025 - 2026
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design Level 5 | Birmingham City University | Sep 2005 - Jul 2009
• A Levels - Art and Design & Textiles | Cadbury Sixth Form College | Sep 2002 - Jul 2004