Anna Bensadoun
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in child safeguarding, behaviour management, and special educational needs coordination. Demonstrates strong empathy and understanding in supporting children with ADHD and special needs, ensuring their safety and well-being through effective behavioural intervention strategies. Skilled in conflict resolution within classroom settings, health and safety compliance, and reporting to parents. Committed to enhancing student experiences by assisting with school trips and literacy support while maintaining a focus on student safeguarding and protection. Career goals include advancing the integration of SEN training within educational environments to foster inclusive learning opportunities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school-SEN-AUTISTIC
EDMUND WALLER PRIMARY SCHOOL
London
2025.09 - Current
- Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress.
- Supported student understanding through the lesson and activeites at school.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings, discussing individual student progress and areas of improvement thoroughly.
- Assisted in preparation of lesson plans, resulting in well-organised, effective classes.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
- Created visual aids for use during lessons that enhanced learner engagement and understanding of key concepts.
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Incorporated technology into lessons improving children's ICT skills.
- Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
- worked in a resource based environment specialised with autistic children and ADHD amongst other needs
Teaching assistant in primary school
ZEN EDUCATE
London
2024.01 - 2025.08
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Incorporated technology into lessons improving children's ICT skills.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings, discussing individual student progress and areas of improvement thoroughly.
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Assisted in preparation of lesson plans, resulting in well-organised, effective classes.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
Lunchtime Supervisor
La Retraite Girls School
London, United Kingdom
2020.03 - 2024.12
- Promoted and supervised playground activities encouraging maximal student interaction.
- Planned games and activities to occupy large student groups.
- Exam Invigilator specialised in GCSE's, T-levels & A-levels.
- Supervised sixth form study rooms to insure all pupils work is complete smoothly.
- Qualified reprographic technician.
- Experience in covering the main reception and attendance
Team Member Trainer
Pret A Manger
London, United Kingdom
2007.02 - 2010.05
- Prepared and packaged orders with precise presentation skills.
- Offered exceptional customer service with strong product knowledge.
- Demonstrated proper food handling and safety standards.
- Analysed employees' skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost knowledge.
- Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
Manager
Kirra Nicky Cafe
London, United Kingdom
2004.06 - 2005.11
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
Chef
Olley's Restaurant
London, United Kingdom
2000.03 - 2004.05
- Maintained line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
Skills
Royal Navy Cadet Officer
Behaviour Management
Student Safeguarding
Child Protection
KCSIE
Special educational needs coordination
Conflict resolution within classroom
SEN training
Strong empathy
SEN understanding
Health and Safety Compliance
Assisting with school trips
Reporting to parents
Child safeguarding
ADHD support
Special needs support
Literacy support
Behaviour management
Cannon Repograhapic Technician
Languages
Polish
English
Certification
FIRST AID TRAINING 2026
TRAINING IN NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING PRACTICES
LEGO THERAPY
ASSISTING IN THE LEARNING OF PHONICS,READING AND GRAMMAR.
Languages
FLUENT POLISH AND ENGLISH
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school-SEN-AUTISTIC
EDMUND WALLER PRIMARY SCHOOL
2025.09 - Current
Teaching assistant in primary school
ZEN EDUCATE
2024.01 - 2025.08
Lunchtime Supervisor
La Retraite Girls School
2020.03 - 2024.12
Team Member Trainer
Pret A Manger
2007.02 - 2010.05
Manager
Kirra Nicky Cafe
2004.06 - 2005.11
Chef
Olley's Restaurant
2000.03 - 2004.05