Thoms King
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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About
I am an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has recently achieved a degree in Education but would like some time away from working in schools to sharpen skills in many other job markets. I have worked in a variety of locations geographically across the country and have a good knack of being able to fit in.
Paediatrically First Aid
Trained (2025). Currently returned from travelling Europe and looking to find work and get my head down.
Experience
Volunteer - Simon’s Delicatessen - Dorchester
(2014-05 - 2014-09)
Volunteered in the shop working on a daily basis and taking up a variety of roles including opening up, closing, restocking, cookery and presentation of food items, assisting customers and working the tills.
Teaching & Learning Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Fleetville Infant School - LOCATION
(2015-09 - 2023-07)
Worked throughout the school volunteering in various years until I gained a Level 3 HLTA Diploma, Was then based as a single class Teaching Assistant and placed in various year groups throughout my tenure. Became Head of TAs and Specialist Lead of Lunchtime during my time there. Also had years of my time working 1-1 with children who had SEN.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Bridport Primary School - Bridport
(2023-09 - 2024-07)
Worked as a Specialist TA for 3 children with severe and unique SEN whilst also maintaining other Teaching Assistant responsibilities, covering classes for teachers and delivering high standards of support and emotional availability for children throughout the school via breakout sessions or individual and targeted interventions.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Axminster Community Primary Academy - Axminster
(2024-08 - 2026-09)
Was a Lead TA and After School Club Lead Co-ordinator during my time. Worked in every year group in the school from 4-11 year olds offering teacher cover and classroom support in every instance. Helped set up, register, look after and oversee the comfort and enjoyment of children staying late.
Education
Bachelor of Educations (Honours) - 2:1 - Open University (2021 - 2026)
Level 3 Specialist Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools - Oaklands College, St Albans (2014 - 2016)
The FA Level 1 Football Coaching Qualification (2014)
9 GCSEs (Grades A-C including Maths, English, Science and ICT) - Beaumont School, St Albans (2008 - 2013)

