Zaynah Atif

My name is Zaynah Atif, and I completed my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies, where I achieved a 2:2 classification. During my degree, I completed three different placements in a nursery setting and in Year 2 and Year 4 classes. These placements gave me valuable experience working with children across different age groups and stages of development.

In my placements, my responsibilities included supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities, working with small groups and individual pupils, supporting children’s social and emotional development, and helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. In the nursery placement, I supported early learning through play-based activities, observed children’s development, and helped promote communication and social interaction.

In Key

Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 settings, I assisted with classroom management, behaviour support, literacy and numeracy activities, and adapting learning to meet pupils’ individual needs. These experiences helped me develop strong communication, patience, adaptability, and teamwork skills.

I am currently completing my PGCE in Secondary Education: Social Sciences, where I have gained experience teaching a range of subjects including Health and Social Care, Child Development, Education and Early Years, Citizenship, and Sociology across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. My role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing students’ progress, differentiating learning to meet a variety of needs, and creating a positive and supportive classroom environment. I also work closely with colleagues to ensure students are achieving their full potential and developing both academically and personally.

Alongside my teaching responsibilities, I am also a Year 13 form tutor. In this role, I support students with their UCAS applications by providing guidance, information, and advice about university choices, personal statements, and future career pathways. I regularly mentor students, monitor their wellbeing and attendance, and help them prepare for the transition into higher education or employment. This role has strengthened my organisational, pastoral, and interpersonal skills.

Overall, I am a hardworking, caring, and enthusiastic individual with strong communication and relationship-building skills. I am confident working with young people of different ages and abilities and have developed skills in behaviour management, lesson planning, teamwork, problem-solving, and supporting student wellbeing. My experiences have reinforced my passion for education and supporting young people to achieve their potential.

My name is Zaynah Atif, and I am currently completing my PGCE in Secondary Education: Social Sciences. I am passionate about education and supporting young people to achieve their full potential, and throughout my studies I have gained experience working with a wide range of age groups in both primary and secondary settings.

I am currently a trainee teacher at Broadway School, where I teach subjects including Health and Social Care, Child Development, Education and Early Years, Citizenship, and Sociology across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. My responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing students’ progress, adapting learning to meet different abilities, and creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment. I also support students academically and pastorally, helping to build their confidence and encourage independent learning.

Alongside this, I have also completed a placement at Holly Lodge High School as a trainee teacher. During this placement, I further developed my teaching practice by delivering lessons, supporting classroom behaviour management, and working closely with students to ensure they remained engaged and motivated. This experience strengthened my classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.

In addition, I worked as a trainee teacher at Lozells Primary School, where I supported pupils within the primary setting. My role involved assisting with lessons, supporting small group activities, helping children with literacy and numeracy tasks, and encouraging positive behaviour and participation within the classroom. This experience helped me understand the importance of adapting teaching strategies to meet children’s individual needs.

As part of my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies, where I achieved a 2:2, I completed several placements. One of these was at Anglesey primary School as a placement student. During this placement, I supported classroom activities, worked with pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, and assisted teachers in creating a safe and engaging learning environment.

I gained experience supporting children’s educational and emotional development and developed strong teamwork and communication skills.

I also completed a placement at ILM Day Nursery, where I worked with younger children in an early years setting. My responsibilities included supporting learning through play activities, encouraging communication and social interaction, observing children’s development, and helping to maintain a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. This placement helped me develop patience, creativity, and an understanding of child development in the early years.

Additionally, I completed a placement at Anglesey Primary School, where I worked with primary-aged children in a classroom environment. My responsibilities included assisting the teacher with lesson preparation, supporting children during activities, helping manage classroom behaviour, and providing encouragement and support to pupils during their learning. This placement improved my confidence when working with children and strengthened my ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

I am also currently a Year 13 form tutor, where I support students with their UCAS applications by providing information, advice, and guidance regarding university applications, personal statements, and future career options. I monitor students’ wellbeing, attendance, and progress, while also helping them prepare for their next steps after sixth form.

Overall, I am a hardworking, organised, and caring individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. I have developed valuable skills in lesson planning, behaviour management, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, and supporting student wellbeing. My experiences across nursery, primary, and secondary education have strengthened my passion for teaching and supporting young people to succeed academically and personally.

University of Wolverhampton- PGCE Secondary Education - Pending

University of Wolverhampton- Early Childhood Studies- 2.2

Holte 6th form - Health and social care (level 3) Distinction Distinction

GCSE

Maths- 4

English - 5-5

Sceince 3-3

RE 5

History- 4

Sports- Merit

Health and social care- Pass