Amara Raja
Nelson,Lancashire
Summary
I am a motivated and enthusiastic student teacher with extensive experience working across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 settings. Over the course of placements, I have gained practical experience in lesson planning, delivering engaging lessons, and supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing. I have worked closely with pupils of varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs or language barriers, providing targeted support to ensure all children can access the curriculum. Experienced in teaching literacy, numeracy, physical education, and facilitating outdoor learning activities such as Forest School, I am skilled in maintaining positive classroom management and promoting an inclusive and supportive environment. I have also collaborated effectively with teachers, teaching assistants, and subject leads, attending staff meetings, contributing to lesson planning, and reflecting on my own practice to continually improve. Strong communication, patience, adaptability, and professionalism underpin my teaching approach, with a focus on fostering confidence, engagement, and a love of learning in every child. I want to further improve in these skills and I aspire to foster positive learning enviroment in my classroom and contribute to children's academic and pesonal growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Student teacher
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Burnley, Lancashire
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Planned and delivered independent lessons across KS2 curriculum, taking responsibility for classroom learning and progression.
- Adapted teaching strategies to support Year 3 pupils with additional needs, providing targeted interventions and extra support.
- Gained cross-year experience by observing and assisting in Year 6 classrooms, understanding progression and transition to secondary.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to maintain engagement and positive learning environment.
- Observed and taught P.E. lessons, promoting teamwork, physical activity, and inclusion.
- Participated in Forest School sessions, encouraging outdoor learning, problem-solving, and resilience.
- Collaborated with class teachers and staff to plan, evaluate, and reflect on lessons and pupil progress.
- Developed strong classroom management, adaptability, and communication skills when leading whole-class and group activities.
- Built positive relationships with pupils to support their confidence, wellbeing, and participation.
- Strengthened professional skills in observation, reflection, and safeguarding across different year groups.
- Built positive professional relationships with teaching assistants, working collaboratively to support learning and behaviour.
- Ensured safeguarding and child safety during hometime routines by supervising pupils and checking they were collected by parents/carers.
- Met with subject leads to improve lesson planning, delivery, and curriculum knowledge.
- Attended staff meetings, developing awareness of whole-school priorities, teamwork, and professional collaboration.
Nursery practitioner
Whitegate Nursery School & Early Years Care
Padiham, Lancashire
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported early years development through play-based learning activities focused on language, numeracy, and creativity.
- Assisted in delivering EYFS curriculum, adapting activities to suit different abilities and learning needs.
- Encouraged social, emotional, and behavioural development by promoting sharing, cooperation, and positive interactions.
- Maintained daily routines such as snack times, outdoor play, and transitions, ensuring consistency and structure.
- Observed children’s learning and behaviour, contributing to early identification of individual needs.
- Built positive and nurturing relationships with children to support their confidence and wellbeing.
- Used effective communication with children, staff, and parents to support learning and development.
- Practised behaviour management strategies suited to young children, using calm, positive reinforcement.
- Ensured safeguarding and health and safety standards were upheld within the nursery environment.
- Worked collaboratively with staff to plan and deliver engaging activities that encouraged curiosity and independence.
Student teacher
Walverden Primary School
Nelson, Lancashire
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported Year 1 pupils in phonics, early reading, writing, and numeracy through small group and one-to-one activities.
- Applied differentiation strategies to meet the needs of children with varying abilities and learning styles.
- Assisted in behaviour management by promoting positive reinforcement and maintaining classroom routines.
- Encouraged active participation and independence in learning through clear instructions and guidance.
- Observed and implemented effective teaching strategies from the class teacher to support professional growth.
- Built positive relationships with pupils, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Demonstrated patience, empathy, and adaptability when supporting children with additional needs or language barriers.
- Contributed to the smooth running of lessons by organising resources and supporting transitions between activities.
- Developed time management and teamwork skills by collaborating with teachers and support staff.
- Maintained professional conduct and safeguarding awareness within the school environment.
Nursery practitioner
Pendle Court Day-Nursery and Pre-School
Nelson, Lancashire
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Gained understanding of developmental stages from babies to pre-school, including physical, emotional, and social milestones.
- Learned how to keep children safe, follow safeguarding procedures, and maintain a secure environment.
- Observed children’s play and progress, helping to identify needs and support their development.
- Developed ways of engaging with children through play, stories, songs, and positive interactions.
- Formed trusting bonds with children.
- Encouraged early learning in areas like language, numeracy, and creativity through fun, play-based activities.
- Learned strategies to handle tantrums, disagreements, or challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
- Supported daily routines such as feeding, nap times, and transitions, ensuring consistency.
- Built resilience and understanding when supporting children with different needs, personalities, and learning paces.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Pendle Primary Academy
Brierfield, Lancashire
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Helped children who spoke different languages or struggled to concentrate, adapting explanations to meet their needs.
- Listened to children read in the mornings and signed off their books, encouraging progress in literacy.
- Observed the teacher closely and learned strategies for explaining tasks, managing behaviour, and engaging pupils.
- Ensured children were listening during teacher instructions, practising calm authority and presence.
- Showed understanding when supporting children who found learning more difficult or needed extra encouragement.
- Communication Skills – Developed clear and simple ways of speaking so pupils could follow instructions and feel supported.
- Responsibility in a School Setting – Took responsibility for small but important tasks that contributed to classroom routines and learning.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Nelson, Lancashire
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Learned how the daily timetable works, including morning registration, lessons, break times, and transitions.
- Observed how teachers manage classrooms and how children respond to routines and instructions.
- Practised checking pupils’ books carefully for neatness, completion, and presentation.
- Helped keep pupils’ workbooks and materials in order, understanding the importance of structure in learning.
- Assisted teachers by carrying out small tasks like checking work, showing reliability.
- Gained patience when going through children’s books and routines, as the process required consistency.
- Understood how lessons are paced and the importance of completing tasks within set times.
- Experienced being in a formal school setting, following staff expectations and rules.
- Took responsibility for small but important tasks, such as checking workbooks accurately.
- Noticed what teachers look for in children’s books, such as, neat handwriting, correct answers, completed work).
Education
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare & Education - Level 3 Childcare and Education
Nelson and Colne College
Nelson, England 09.2020 - 06.2022
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS - Primary Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2022 -
GCSEs - GCSEs
Marsden Heights Community College
Nelson, Lancashire 09.2014 - 06.2019
Skills
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Lesson Delivery and Instruction
- Differentiating Learning Activities
- Assessment and Observation of Pupils
- Classroom Management and Organisation
- Behaviour Management and Positive Reinforcement
- Supporting Literacy & Numeracy Development
- Collaboration with Teaching Staff and Assistants
- Adaptability to Different Classrooms and Year Groups
- Responsibility for Pupil Safety and Learning
- Reflective Practice and Self-Improvement
- Professionalism and Adherence to School Policies
Affiliations
- Reading
- Dancing
- Trying new activities
- Listening to music
Accomplishments
100% Attendence
Languages
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Native
Spanish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Timeline
Student teacher
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
11.2024 - 02.2025
Nursery practitioner
Whitegate Nursery School & Early Years Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
Student teacher
Walverden Primary School
04.2023 - 06.2023
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS - Primary Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2022 -
Nursery practitioner
Pendle Court Day-Nursery and Pre-School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Teaching assistant in primary school
Pendle Primary Academy
05.2021 - 06.2021
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare & Education - Level 3 Childcare and Education
Nelson and Colne College
09.2020 - 06.2022
Teaching assistant in primary school
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
02.2020 - 03.2020
GCSEs - GCSEs
Marsden Heights Community College
09.2014 - 06.2019
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