Alyssa Lenton-Jinks
Undy,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking individual, seeking to start their career in the field of clinical and therapeutic psychology. Passionate about helping neurodivergent people and their families, with experience as a young carer myself.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor
Academics Ltd.
Undy, Monmouthshire
2025.05 - Current
- Was previously placed in a Nursery setting as general and one-to-one support
- Assisted in delivering both the National and Welsh curriculum, assessing through observation via play
- Partook in the handling of food, medicine and personal care for the children
- Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems
- Have worked in comprehensive schools as cover supervisor, providing general lesson support
Tutor
MyTutor Bath
Bath
2021.01 - Current
- Deliver engaging and informative lessons in Maths, English and Science to students aged 8 to 16
- Guide and communicate with students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); actively listen to their needs within the education system
- Manage my work load, creating schedules for effective time management
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student focus.
Gymnastics Instructor
The Little Gym
Bath
2024.03 - 2025.04
- Previously taught an engaging gymnastics curriculum to children aged 4 months to 12 years old
- Was involved in SEND provisions, creating an inclusive and safe space for children with SEN to grow and develop their social, emotional and physical skills
- Cultivated positive rapport with parents and carers, regularly reporting on students' performance.
Teaching Assistant
Academics Chippenham
Chippenham
2023.10 - 2024.04
- Worked as both one-to-one and classroom support within a school for children and young adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Worked in a mainstream setting with an early years class; provided one-to-one support for any early years children going through an autism diagnosis
- Responsibilities included: maintaining an understanding of the EYFS; helping with upkeep of the children; understanding and providing notes for Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP); keeping the environment safe for children
Assistant Camp Leader
Learn By Design Calne
Calne
2021.12 - 2023.08
- Responsible for running of the camp for children on pupil premium aged 4 to 16
- Responsibilities included: administration of first aid; maintaining contact with social workers to ensure safeguarding of the children; handling finance and admin for the camp
Education
Psychology BSc (Hons) -
University of Bath
BathA-Levels -
Sheldon School Sixth Form
ChippenhamSkills
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Supportive
- Confident with MS Suite
- Student engagement
- First Aid
Volunteer Experience
- 01/01/17, 04/30/19, Voluntary play assistant, Devizes, Volunteered at the Coral Cove play centre sessions ran for children and young adults with ASD, Oversaw and maintained safe play, stepping in to handle any dangerous situations, Helped young adults with the transition into adulthood
- 01/01/14, 09/30/17, Assistant play specialist, Pewsham, Volunteered at Springboard Nursery for children with SEND, Engaged nursery-aged children in safe play, Handled safe feeding and helped with toiletry requirements, maintaining regulations
Hobbies and Interests
Avid reader/Gym/Charity work
Timeline
Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor
Academics Ltd.
2025.05 - Current
Gymnastics Instructor
The Little Gym
2024.03 - 2025.04
Teaching Assistant
Academics Chippenham
2023.10 - 2024.04
Assistant Camp Leader
Learn By Design Calne
2021.12 - 2023.08
Tutor
MyTutor Bath
2021.01 - Current
A-Levels -
Sheldon School Sixth Form
Psychology BSc (Hons) -
University of Bath