Amy Brailsford
London
Summary
A dedicated professional with extensive experience in Early Years, KS1 & KS2 support, offering small group and one-to-one assistance. Demonstrates strong health & safety awareness, excellent organisation and time management skills, and holds a full clean UK driving licence. Proficient in phonics training (Read Write Inc. & Little Wandle) with exceptional communication and teamwork abilities. Known for a patient, caring, and supportive disposition, backed by a DBS on the Update Service. A team player skilled in activity planning, committed to fostering a positive learning environment.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching Assistant / HLTA
Olga Primary School
London
10.2022 - 01.2026
- Support children's learning and development through tailored interventions, focusing on early literacy, phonics, and social-emotional growth.
- Experience working with Year 1 and Year 2 pupils, with a strong emphasis on early reading and building foundational learning skills.
- Lead small group and whole-class sessions, fostering independence, curiosity, and positive learning behaviours.
- Act as Midday Supervisor, encouraging positive play, cooperation, and social interaction in younger children.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Assist with planning and delivering engaging activities in breakfast and afterschool clubs to support holistic development.
- Managed extracurricular activities such as sports events or field trips to provide varied learning experiences for pupils outside the classroom setting.
- Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Teaching Assistant/LSA
Various Agencies
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported pupils from Nursery to Year 6, including SEN.
- Adapted quickly to different school settings.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
Volunteer
Cayley Primary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported Year 1 with phonics, reading, and maths interventions.
- Helped manage classroom resources and supervised lunchtimes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school playground or on school trips providing safe, supportive environment.
Administration Assistant P/T
Metropolitan & Crown Ltd.
London
04.2017 - 08.2021
- Maintained office supplies inventory for seamless operations.
- Enhanced communication with team by scheduling and coordinating meetings.
- Handled sensitive information, maintained confidentiality at all times.
- Assisted in HR duties, improved staff onboarding experience.
- Distributed correspondence for efficient dissemination of information across departments.
- Managed incoming calls, ensured effective communication channels.
Administration Assistant P/T
Tony Habran Ltd
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed calls, correspondence, and office administration.
- Handled sensitive information, maintained confidentiality at all times.
- Managed incoming calls, ensured effective communication channels.
- Communicated professionally with clients, cemented positive relationships.
- Processed client requests for enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Education
City & Guilds Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
London Learning Consortium
London 01.2022 -
QA Level 3 Award - Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Qualsafe Awards
London 01.2022 -
Food Safety in Catering Level 2 -
CIEH
London 01.2020 -
GNVQ Leisure & Tourism - Merit
Loughborough College
Loughborough 01.2003 -
Skills
- Experienced in Early Years, KS1 & KS2 support
- Small group and one-to-one support
- Health & Safety awareness
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Phonics training (Read Write Inc & Little Wandle)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Patient, caring, and supportive disposition
- DBS on the Update Service
- Team player
- Activity planning
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Hobbies: Enjoy spending time outdoors, Walking, Cycling, Volunteering, Organising activities for children
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Timeline
Teaching Assistant / HLTA
Olga Primary School
10.2022 - 01.2026
Teaching Assistant/LSA
Various Agencies
07.2022 - 10.2022
City & Guilds Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
London Learning Consortium
01.2022 -
QA Level 3 Award - Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Qualsafe Awards
01.2022 -
Volunteer
Cayley Primary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Food Safety in Catering Level 2 -
CIEH
01.2020 -
Administration Assistant P/T
Metropolitan & Crown Ltd.
04.2017 - 08.2021
Administration Assistant P/T
Tony Habran Ltd
01.2015 - 04.2017
GNVQ Leisure & Tourism - Merit
Loughborough College
01.2003 -