Sonia Sharma

Dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant with nearly 10 years of experience across mainstream and special-needs education. Skilled in supporting children with ASD, SLD, and PMLD, delivering both educational and personal-care support. Recognised for adaptability, teamwork, patience, and creating inclusive learning environments where children feel safe and able to thrive.

Alongside education experience, I bring 5 years of customer-service expertise in retail, plus voluntary experience in admin and charity retail. Highly organised, proactive, and committed to helping children and customers receive the highest level of support.

Learning Support Assistant - Oaklands School

(2019-09 - 2025-04)

• Supported children with ASD in classwork, personal care, feeding, and outdoor activities.
• Delivered 1:1 support for a child with SLD, managing both educational and medical needs.
• Assisted PMLD pupils with personal care and tailored learning activities.
• Supported inclusion during school trips, events, and classroom activities.
• Worked collaboratively with teachers and therapists to meet individual needs.

Agency Supply - Teaching Personnel & Protocol

(2018-11 - 2019-07)

• Delivered 1:1 and group support across primary schools.
• Adapted lesson activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Supported behaviour management and classroom routines.

Learning Support Assistant - Havelock Primary School

(2019-01 - 2019-02)

• Supported two autistic children in literacy, numeracy, and classroom tasks.
• Adapted lesson plans with teachers to meet SEN needs.
• Assisted with classroom organisation and resource preparation.

Volunteer Teaching Assistant - Yeading Infant School

(2017-10 - 2018-07)

• Assisted in literacy, numeracy, ICT, and PE lessons.
• Delivered 1:1 and small-group support.
• Prepared and organised learning resources.

Supply Assistant (Nursery & Reception) - Prospero Education

(2016-09 - 2016-12)

Volunteer Teaching Assistant - Hamborough School

(2015-09 - 2016-07)

• Supported phonics, literacy, numeracy, and art activities.
• Assisted with classroom management and lesson preparation.

Sales Assistant - Marks & Spencer

(2013-09 - 2019-01)

• Delivered excellent customer service (including award recognition).
• Assisted elderly customers and supported store operations.
• Worked on tills, stock rotation, shelf replenishment, and newspaper recording.

Administration (Online Course) - Administration (2025-01)

Level 3 - Speech and Language (2022-01 - 2024-01)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 & Level 3 - Teaching Assistant (2016-01 - 2018-01)

GCSE - English - Langley College (2016-01 - 2017-01)

BTEC Business Level 2 Diploma - Business - Uxbridge College (2012-01 - 2013-01)