Helen Hall
Crediton,Devon
Summary
Driven Teaching Assistant in Primary School bringing 1.5 years of experience. Positive role model, successful in quickly building rapport with students. Adept at working with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging and interactive lessons.
Compassionate individual with strong communication and organisational skills, capable of supporting classroom activities and fostering positive learning environment. Proficient in assisting with lesson planning and providing one-on-one support to students. Dedicated to enhancing student engagement and contributing to their academic and personal growth.
Dedicated Teaching Assistant in Primary School focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organised supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, recordkeeper and multitasker.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Landscore Primary School
Crediton
2025.02 - 2026.07
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational atmosphere.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- 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.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
Nursery nurse assistant
Pippins Pre-school and nursery
Crediton
2019.11 - 2025.02
- Prepared educational resources for effective teaching and learning process.
- Undertook nursery administrative tasks, enhancing efficiency of operations.
- Emphasised importance of manners amongst children with consistent reinforcement.
- Conducted observations to monitor child's progress towards developmental milestones.
- Assured hygiene by changing nappies and washing hands regularly during the day.
- Provided emotional support to children experiencing difficulties, promoting positive behaviour.
- Improved social skills of children by organising group activities and games.
- Carried out daily health checks on each child, ensuring their wellbeing at all times.
- Contributed to planning for individual learning needs after assessing child's abilities.
- Fostered creativity in children with arts and craft activities, boosting their motor skills.
- Ensured a safe environment through strict adherence to nursery policies and procedures.
- Promoted child development by implementing play and learning activities.
- Supported children's language development through storytelling and reading sessions.
- Worked collaboratively with nursery staff to deliver quality childcare service.
- Assisted in the organisation of parent meetings, improving communication between parents and staff.
- Maintained a healthy environment for children with regular cleaning routines.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring balanced nutrition for children.
- Administered first aid treatment in case of minor injuries, maintaining child safety.
- Encouraged physical activity amongst children by leading outdoor playtime sessions.
- Supported the development needs of [Number] children aged [Number]-[Number], consistently achieving positive early learning outcomes.
- Effectively performed daily opening tasks, preparing resources and setting up the learning environment, reducing Nursery Leader's workload by [Number]%.
- Consistently met child development goals, employing [Skill] and [Skill] to complete accurate observations and behaviour assessments.
- Encouraged age-appropriate independence amongst children through [Skill] and [Skill], earning [Number]% positive parent feedback.
- Conducted [Frequency] maintenance of nursery rooms to ensure a clean, safe and stimulating learning environment for children.
- Positively contributed to children's learning journeys, tailoring best practice and routines across [Task] and [Task] to meet individual needs of each child.
- Observed, monitored and recorded the learning development of children, using [Software] to ensure [Type] goals were constantly met.
- Performed personal care tasks, including toileting, hygiene support, [Task] and [Task] ensuring the highest standard of physical, emotional and social care.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Recorded and informed manager regarding injuries and accidents.
- Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
- Encouraged children to safely explore surroundings, promoting curiosity and experimentation.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
- Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
- Engaged with both children and caregivers to nurture ongoing trusting rapport.
Education
Level3 Childcare diploma -
Parenta
ExeterSkills
- Literacy enhancement
- National curriculum familiarity
- Patient person in tutoring
- Special educational needs coordination
- Conflict resolution within classroom
- Dyslexia support strategies
- Behavioural understanding
- Learning disabilities knowledge
- Multicultural awareness in teaching
- Creative lesson resources development
- Classroom displays creation
- Resilience and perseverance
- Autism spectrum disorder understanding
- Assisting with school trips
- Physical education supervision
- SEN understanding
- Motivating reluctant learners
- Classroom technology usage
- Adaptable communication style
- Mathematics instruction
- Reading instruction
- Proactive communication
- Phonics knowledge
- Maintaining confidential pupil records
- Strong empathy
- Positive reinforcement techniques usage
- SEN training
- Playtime regulating
- SEND support
- One-to-one student support
- Special needs support
- Child safeguarding
- Storytelling
- Numeracy assistance
- Class supervising
- 1:1 student assistance
- Playground supervision
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) support
- Literacy support
Additional Information
Travelling, photography, walking, socialising. Family time
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Landscore Primary School
2025.02 - 2026.07
Nursery nurse assistant
Pippins Pre-school and nursery
2019.11 - 2025.02
Level3 Childcare diploma -
Parenta