Gurvir Chada
Leicester,United Kingdom
Summary
A motivated Psychology graduate (2:1) with experience supporting children and young people aged 4-19 with SEN, emotional difficulties and behavioural needs. I am skilled in delivering structured sessions, building positive relationships and clear communication with young people and staff. I am confident in using SPSS, Excel and Microsoft Office, with fluency in English, Punjabi and Hindi. I am passionate about early intervention, youth mental health, and progressing towards a career in Clinical Psychology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SEN Teaching Assistant at Ellesmere College (4-19)
GSL Education
Leicester
08.2025 - Current
- Supporting young people with SEN, autism, ADHD and behavioural/emotional needs in KS4.
- Planned, organised and delivered tailored activities including phonics groups, individual reading sessions and structured life-skill tasks.
- Supported young people between ages of 4-19 with emotional regulation and sensory activities.
- Delivered 1:1 and small group interventions to support communication through speaking and reading, independence through life skills and coping strategies to manage emotions with emotional regulation tasks.
- Used reflective behaviour questionnaires with students which mirror psychological assessment tools.
- Monitored, recorded and reported progress of students using Evidence for Learning and verbal feedback to teachers and staff.
- Collaborated with teachers and SEN staff to create support plans based on student needs.
- Taking students to sensory circuits for pupils with ASD to ease anxiety levels.
- Delivered tailored literacy and numeracy lessons, improving students learning.
Volunteer
Cancer Research UK
Leicester
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Learned to adjust in a fast-paced environment with enthusiasm.
- Resolved customers queries and problems using effective communication.
- Answering customers questions in multiple languages to resolve problems and help locate items needed.
- Identified issues in store, analysed information and provided beneficial solutions to problems.
- Gaining some experience with processing cash and card payments, providing correct change, receipts and other items if required.
- Created visually-appealing displays to attract customers.
- Creating positive relationships with both customers and colleagues.
- Enhancing sales by quickly locating correct items, colours and sizes for customers.
- Assisting customers with a wide selection of products such as clothing, DVD’s, bags and toys.
Teaching Assistant
Medway Community Primary School
Leicester
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Encouraging student interaction when doing group work while maintaining safety and sensitivity towards students with extra learning needs.
- Worked with students in small group and 1:1 to provide additional support.
- Ensured students were prepared for lessons by distributing necessary materials and resources.
- Supervised and supported students doing both group tasks and individual activities.
- Kept students safe both inside and outside of classrooms by monitoring behaviours and safety hazards.
Education
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 09.2022 - 05.2025
A-Levels - Psychology (Grade B), Media (Grade B), Photography (Grade C)
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSE's -
Crown Hills Community College
08.2015 - 05.2020
Skills
- Delivery of structured interventions (emotional regulation, social skills, phonics, life skills)
- Experience with SEN, autism, ADHD, behavioural needs and vulnerable young people
- Recording data, note keeping, reporting feedback
- Familiar with SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Behaviour management
- Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Strong communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability, problem-solving and time management
- Fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi
Affiliations
- I enjoy watching films, listening to music, reading and exploring mindfulness to support my personal wellbeing.
Timeline
SEN Teaching Assistant at Ellesmere College (4-19)
GSL Education
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Cancer Research UK
06.2023 - 08.2023
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Birmingham City University
09.2022 - 05.2025
A-Levels - Psychology (Grade B), Media (Grade B), Photography (Grade C)
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
09.2020 - 06.2022
Teaching Assistant
Medway Community Primary School
06.2019 - 06.2019
GCSE's -
Crown Hills Community College
08.2015 - 05.2020