Hannah Friel
Twynyrodyn,Mid-Glam
Summary
I am Caring and motivated Teaching assistant with over 12 years extensive experience . I am a reliable and resilient individual with a passion for helping others. Proficient in child safeguarding, phonics teaching, and educational psychology, with a strong focus on supporting SEN students. Skilled in preparing study materials, facilitating group work, and providing constructive feedback to enhance students learning. I am Committed to fostering positive relationships with students and delivering bespoke literacy interventions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in secondary schools
MTCBC
Merthyr Tydfil, Mid-Glam
2019.09 - 2026.02
- Assisted in the development of lesson plans for improved student engagement.
- Created engaging learning activities for enhanced student participation.
- Aided teacher during examinations; ensured fair practice was upheld throughout.
- Promoted inclusive learning by adapting teaching methods to cater for varied needs.
1:1 teaching assistant
MTCBC
Merthyr Tydfil, Mid-Glam
2012.09 - 2019.07
- Utilised assistive technologies to accommodate students with different learning styles.
- Enhanced literacy skills by implementing tailored reading programmes.
- Organised outdoor activities for physical development and enjoyment of nature.
- Prepared custom learning materials for student engagement.
Stay at home mam
N/A
2002.09 - 2012.09
Education
GCSEs - English
Merthyr College
Merthyr Tydfil 2012.09 - 2013.06
GCSEs - French
BHHS
Merthyr 2000.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - Maths
BHHS
Merthyr Tydfil 2000.09 - 2001.06
L3 cache diploma supporting teaching and learning - Education
Merthyr College
Merthyr Tydfil 2013.09 - 2015.06
Braille Grade 1 & 2 - Braille
Scottish Sensory Centre
2019.09 - 2020.03
MELSA - Education
MTCBC
Merthyr Tydfil 2025.02 - 2025.06
Skills
- Pupil mentoring
- Child safeguarding certification
- Experience with sen students
- Constructive feedback
- Data entry and reporting
- Phonics teaching knowledge
- Understanding of educational psychology
- Study materials preparation
- Group work facilitation
- Relationship building with students
- Time-Efficient organisation
- Language teaching
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Learning disabilities training
- Key Stage 3 / 4 teaching support
- Exam invigilation
- Small group interventions
Affiliations
- In my spare time I enjoy reading, socialising and upcycling old pieces of furniture. I also love spending time with my grandchildren and taking them on days out.
Education
Bishop Hedley High School 1996-2001
Tydfil Training 2001-2002
Merthyr College (part-time) 2012- 2014
Training
Autism awareness ( January 2023)
Prevent training (September 2024)
DV training (September 2024)
Epi pen Training (September 2025)
Safeguarding level 1 (September 2025)
Timeline
MELSA - Education
MTCBC
2025.02 - 2025.06
Teaching assistant in secondary schools
MTCBC
2019.09 - 2026.02
Braille Grade 1 & 2 - Braille
Scottish Sensory Centre
2019.09 - 2020.03
L3 cache diploma supporting teaching and learning - Education
Merthyr College
2013.09 - 2015.06
1:1 teaching assistant
MTCBC
2012.09 - 2019.07
GCSEs - English
Merthyr College
2012.09 - 2013.06
Stay at home mam
N/A
2002.09 - 2012.09
GCSEs - French
BHHS
2000.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - Maths
BHHS
2000.09 - 2001.06