Angeline Watt
Dumbarton,West Dunbartonshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual with proven ability to communicate clearly with children and support learning activities. Strong organisational skills combined with patience; effectively managing classroom dynamics and assisting children with their educational needs. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment , a dedicated team player, proactive and hands on in task completion.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Learning support assistant
West Dunbartonshire Council
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire
2025.08 - Current
- I assist in managing classroom behaviour to create a positive learning environment.
- I facilitate small group activities to enhance student engagement and participation in lessons.
- I support children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- I build trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- I have completed training to improve skills in supporting diverse learning needs.
Catering assistant/Cleaner
Brightwork
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire
2025.02 - 2025.06
- Assisted in preparation of nutritious meals and snacks for nursery children.
- Supported dietary needs by providing appropriate meal options for children with allergies.
- Engaged with children during meal times to promote social interaction and good manners.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Quality check inspector
Chivis, Dumbarton
Dumbarton
2024.07
- Attention to detail is essential in this role. I oversee all labelling and coding is precise and ready to ship in perfect condition for customers.
- Weighing and logging all information to ensure weight and fill levels are legal.
- Accuracy of data entry.
Sales team leader
IKEA, Glasgow
Glasgow
2023.09 - 2024.06
- I lead by example supporting and coaching my team, making sure department goals were met.
- I focused on putting the customer first and ensured they had a great experience.
- Responsible for rotas and holidays in place, return to work meetings, weekly work plan, emails store wide and customer correspondence.
Interior designer
IKEA, Glasgow
Glasgow
2017.11 - 2023.09
- I planned and implemented room sets that reflected a wide variety of styles and price levels to help grow the business and support long term profitability.
- This was largely an office based role where I used Autocad / Powerpoint to plan spaces and organise products and pricing.
- I liaised with different tradesmen and contractors to achieve our goals and timelines.
Recruiter (secondment)
IKEA, Glasgow
Glasgow
2022.01 - 2022.08
- I created outstanding candidate experience from initial contact to job offer.
- I partnered with hiring managers to gain unique understanding of positions.
- I screened, interviewed and prepared candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline.
- I communicated effectively and proactively throughout the recruitment process.
Visual Merchandise Manager (secondment)
IKEA, Glasgow
Glasgow
2015.01 - 2017.11
- I lead and managed a team of Visual merchandisers ensuring they created high quality solutions in store.
- I was responsible for recruitment and securing the competence development of the team.
- I provided active support in developing the department action plan working alongside different functions within the store.
Visual merchandiser
IKEA, Glasgow
Glasgow
2011.02 - 2015.01
- I moved quickly from looking after individual departments to being responsible for the whole store’s seasonality thread and activity needs throughout the year.
- I liaised with all department managers ensuring routines and responsibilities were understood and executed.
- I planned and secured high quality solutions with a proven ability to meet set deadlines.
Store supervisor
Dobbies garden centre, Bearsden
Bearsden
2004.03 - 2011.02
- Merchandising a wide portfolio of products while remaining customer focused.
- Responsible for day-to-day running of the department, rotas, liaising with sales reps ordering of stock and recruitment.
- Training of all new staff
Area visual merchandiser
Reid furniture, Glasgow
Glasgow
2000.07 - 2004.03
- Responsible for layout and visual presentation of all UK and Ireland stores.
- Setting up photoshoots for nationwide adverts and campaigns.
- Planning ranges and liaising with store managers.
Education
HND - Display design
Central College Of Commerce
Glasgow 1997.08 - 2000.06
Highers - undefined
Our Lady and St Patricks HS
Dumbarton 1987.08 - 1992.06
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Communication
- Ability to Multitask
- Team Player
- Sensitivity towards special needs
- Special educational needs experience
- Encouraging attitude
- Positive reinforcement usage
- Fostering inclusive environment
Hobbies
The great outdoors!, Gardening, travelling in my camper van, and walking my dog in the countryside.
Timeline
Learning support assistant
West Dunbartonshire Council
2025.08 - Current
Catering assistant/Cleaner
Brightwork
2025.02 - 2025.06
Quality check inspector
Chivis, Dumbarton
2024.07
Sales team leader
IKEA, Glasgow
2023.09 - 2024.06
Recruiter (secondment)
IKEA, Glasgow
2022.01 - 2022.08
Interior designer
IKEA, Glasgow
2017.11 - 2023.09
Visual Merchandise Manager (secondment)
IKEA, Glasgow
2015.01 - 2017.11
Visual merchandiser
IKEA, Glasgow
2011.02 - 2015.01
Store supervisor
Dobbies garden centre, Bearsden
2004.03 - 2011.02
Area visual merchandiser
Reid furniture, Glasgow
2000.07 - 2004.03
HND - Display design
Central College Of Commerce
1997.08 - 2000.06
Highers - undefined
Our Lady and St Patricks HS
1987.08 - 1992.06