Georgina Nicoll
Bristol
Summary
Friendly and approachable, with strong foundation in communication and organisational skills developed through various educational and volunteer roles. Demonstrates creativity and adaptability in supporting diverse student needs and fostering positive learning environment. Committed to making meaningful impact in an education role.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Somerset
Gardener
2025.06 - 2026.07
- Plant Care: Planting, propagating, watering, feeding, and monitoring health of flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.
- Maintenance: Mowing, edging, weeding, mulching, clearing debris, and raking leaves.
- Pruning & Trimming: Trimming hedges, shaping trees, and pruning shrubs for health and aesthetics.
- Equipment Operation: Safely using and maintaining tools like lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, and other machinery.
- Grounds Upkeep: Keeping paths, patios, and garden structures clean and tidy.
SEND TA
Vision For Education
Bristol
2026.05 - Current
- Managed pupil behaviour to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Implemented safeguarding measures to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times.
- Provided academic support to pupils, enhancing their understanding of the curriculum.
Front of house
Raggamuffins
Falmouth, Cornwall
2024.02 - 2025.01
- Serving customers, cleaning, operating the till, serving food - Changing kegs and casks, greeting customers, serving alcohol
- Travelling January 2025 – May 2025
Moreish Mushrooms
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Sales for medicinal mushrooms at Truro Market, marketing and promoting different types of mushroom for culinary purposes and medicinal usage, social media promotion, displaying the store at the market store, photography
Childcare Residential Support Worker
Bristol City Council
2023.04 - 2023.07
- Supporting two children ages 6 and 10 in their own accommodation, both had traumatic histories and had ADHD and CPTSD, using online data collection, completing activities with both children, cooking and cleaning in their home, liaising with parents, family friends and professionals.
Front of House
The Sheppey
Godney
2022.11 - 2023.04
- The Sheppey is a vibrant, fast paced restaurant/bar and music venue. My role at consisted of waitressing, helping out on the bar, managing the till, supervising the shift, helping to train new staff, table planning and more.
Teaching Assistant
The Supply Room & Education People
2021.05 - 2023.04
- Wedmore First School- My role at Wedmore First School mainly consists of supporting two SEND students. One of which has autism and ADHD, who displays challenging behaviour towards other children and adults. I also work one-to-one with a 6 old year who originally comes from Ukraine, he deals which PTSD and needs extra support as English is not his first language.
- Lyde Green Primary school, Bristol – My role as a teaching assistant, was based in a special school with children with severe autism ages 4-6.
- Bedminster Down Secondary School – This role included working one-on-one with a 15 year old male that would display challenging behaviour.
- Longwell Green Primary School – My role at Longwell Green was to work as a teaching assistant with a year two class, but working specifically with 4 pupils that had autism and behavioural/anger issues. I would support sensory breaks and activities, such as play dough, clay and provide educational support through creative activities.
- Stanton Drew Primary School – Working one-to-one with a SEN student as well as being a general TA across the whole school, working with key stage 1,2, and 3.
Swift Sports Coach
2021.06 - 2022.07
- Leading a group of primary school children between 12-22 throughout the day. I would explain the daily activities to the children as well as support and facilitate them during the day.
- Support activities such as archery, nerf-shooting range, scavenger hunt, football, dodge ball, parachute games, circus skills.
Safe Haven Accommodation
Bristol
2021.11
- Supporting challenging young people with mental health issues, financial hardships, care leavers or high-risk individuals to live more independently within their own homes.
- Giving emotional and mental support to challenging young people in a residential setting.
- Teaching young people practical lives skills, communication skills and all necessary support for them to thrive independently.
Cook
Parsons Bakery
Bristol
2018.09 - 2019.03
- Serving and greeting customers, till operation, using the oven to bake goods, using the coffee machine and handling money.
Commis Chef
Hobbs House Bakery
Bristol
2018.05 - 2018.09
- My role included preparing, cooking and serving food to a high standard – with focus and efficiency. Keeping up to date with daily stock. Having up to date knowledge of allergies and food safety. Stepping in when the shop got busy to help with the till and using the coffee machine. Running the kitchen independently when on shift.
Chef & Shift leader
The Blitz Tearoom
Weston-Super-mare
2017.07 - 2018.05
- My role included to prepare and cook food with excellent presentation and efficiently. To cater for people with specific needs and allergies such as: Gluten intolerance, vegetarianism, lactose intolerance and veganism. To re-stock supplies by ordering deliveries, baking or preparing. To manage the shift, open/close shop, have responsibility as the key holder.
Events Steward
Gunjee
2014.06 - 2018.01
- Helping to set up and organize indoor water, UV paint, foam parties and dunk tanks. Travelling to nightclubs around the UK to set up equipment, ensure health and safety and make sure people are having a good time. Travelling long distances from Gloucestershire to Liverpool at short notice.
Dementia & Nursing Care Support Worker
St Monica’s Trust
- To provide personal care and support to clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
- Assistance residents with intimate care, including showering/bathing, meal times, and toileting, as well as night care nursing duties.
- To encourage residents to engage in leisure activities in and around the care home.
- To cook and prepare meals and snacks for residents throughout the shift.
- To know and understand the care and support of the client whilst ensuring confidentially.
- To assist with daily routine, giving social, mental and physical support.
- To update the written report on the online system after every shift.
- To be involved with handovers before and after any shift.
- To meet and greet friends and family during my shift.
Sales Assistant
BS8 Independent Vintage Clothing
Bristol
2014.12 - 2014.05
- Up selling, suggesting products through verbal communication, social media and wearing the BS8 brand in and outside of work.
- Hand coding products, dressing mannequins using my own initiative and merchandising knowledge.
- Suggesting ideas for window displays, shop décor and furniture around the shop floor. Promoting around Bristol with flyers and communication skills.
- Suggesting ideas for hand-made garments and products around the store.
Education
BA (Hons) - Sociology
UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus
2018.09 - 2021.05
BTEC National Diploma - Performing Arts
Weston College
2015.09 - 2017.05
GSCE -
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Centre
Skills
- 120 hour TEFL qualification
- Safeguarding with children training completed 2020
- Introduction to Counselling Skills Certificate 2021
- Introductory workshop to Core Process Psychotherapy
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Full clean UK driving licence and car owner
INTERESTS:
Dance: I have a keen interest in the art of dance which requires a high level of dedication and motivation, I have performed at Weston Playhouse three times and I have taken up to five dance examinations which involves having to perform in front of three judges with strict rules and requirements. I have also performed fire spinning at Glastonbury Festival in 2018 and 2019, participating in the opening ceremony of the festival., Music: Having performed in front of a number of audiences in a number of locations I have built confidence in myself. Part of my college course at Weston-Super-Mare, was to perform to an audience every week., Circus: I have a keen interest in circus skills, having skills in juggling, hula hooping, fans and staff. Fire spinning and LED performance. I was the founder of the Circus Society in Bath Spa University for a year.
VOLUNTEER WORK
- Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Somerset, Secret Garden Party Festival, Cambridge, Events Creative Artist (VOLUNTEER), 2014, 2022, Working in a team of over twenty, we were responsible to help create a sacred garden for people to relax and enjoy. The garden included a handmade structure made of willow, a yurt with material hand threaded throughout the inside, a fire pit surrounded by handmade wooden chairs and benches., Working to maintain high quality vegetarian food to fellow camping staff throughout the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Learning skills and tips for outdoor cooking from the kitchen leader., Developing my creativity, stamina and communication skills, volunteering at Glastonbury was physically challenging but mentally rewarding. My experience helped me grow as an individual and as part of a team., Fire performing at Glastonbury festival opening ceremony 2017, 2019, 2022
- Epiphany Camp, Hayles Fruit Farm, Winchcombe, Events organiser/ leader, 2018-06, Organising the event itself by planning, marketing, communicating and finding activity leaders to attend the camp., Working with graphic designers to create a poster and a logo for Epiphany Camp, Help to run an outdoor kitchen and be part of cooking high quality, nutritious meals to campers, staff and volunteers., Help to run activities such as circus skills, meditation sessions, wild walks, strawberry picking and making fires.
- Loves Saves the Day, My Cause UK, Eastville Park, Bristol, Events Steward (VOLUNTEER), 2016-05
- Out There Forest School & Kindergarten, Bristol, Forest School Helper (Volunteer), 2019-01, 2019-05, Helping to encourage children from ages 2-11 by offering active, outdoor, creative experiences. Out There Forest School aims to facilitate children freely and safely spending time outdoors in their natural environment.
Timeline
SEND TA
Vision For Education
2026.05 - Current
Somerset
Gardener
2025.06 - 2026.07
Front of house
Raggamuffins
2024.02 - 2025.01
Moreish Mushrooms
2023.08 - 2023.12
Childcare Residential Support Worker
Bristol City Council
2023.04 - 2023.07
Front of House
The Sheppey
2022.11 - 2023.04
Safe Haven Accommodation
2021.11
Swift Sports Coach
2021.06 - 2022.07
Teaching Assistant
The Supply Room & Education People
2021.05 - 2023.04
BA (Hons) - Sociology
UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus
2018.09 - 2021.05
Cook
Parsons Bakery
2018.09 - 2019.03
Commis Chef
Hobbs House Bakery
2018.05 - 2018.09
Chef & Shift leader
The Blitz Tearoom
2017.07 - 2018.05
BTEC National Diploma - Performing Arts
Weston College
2015.09 - 2017.05
Sales Assistant
BS8 Independent Vintage Clothing
2014.12 - 2014.05
Events Steward
Gunjee
2014.06 - 2018.01
Dementia & Nursing Care Support Worker
St Monica’s Trust
GSCE -
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Centre