Ihtisham Khan
PRESTON,Lancashire
Summary
Motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant candidate with a strong educational background in Science, English and Accounting. Experienced in supporting learners through clear communication, patience and a positive approach to learning. Developed strong interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills through academic studies and practical training. Confident in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, adapting communication to meet different learning needs, and creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential while contributing positively to the wider school community. Reliable, professional and enthusiastic about supporting both students and teaching staff in delivering high-quality education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant teacher
KBM
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2025.06 - 2026.06
- Supported pupils' emotional wellbeing by offering empathetic listening and guidance.
- Collaborated closely with teaching staff to create stimulating learning materials.
- Supported pupils during field trips, ensuring safety whilst enhancing their learning outside of traditional classroom setting.
- Stepped into lead teacher role occasionally as needed maintaining lesson continuity without disruption.
- Helped maintain school records accurately and confidentially.
- Covered primary teacher absences and continued lessons according to curriculum plans.
- Supported students with various learning difficulties to understand key concepts in core subjects.
- Maintained good knowledge of current topics to provide helpful, informative student guidance.
- Tutored students requiring extra support to increase target grade attainment.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, reducing classroom incidents to maintain positive learning environments.
- Delivered learning support on remote basis through Zoom and Google Classroom.
- Highlighted knowledge gaps to teachers, students and carers to facilitate appropriate support to bridge them.
- Fostered trusted rapport with students when working 1:1 and in small groups.
- Signposted additional learning resources to increase students' subject passion.
- Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Evaluated students using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
Health care assistant
CCH
PRESTON, Lancashire
2025.08 - 2026.03
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
Junior accounts assistant
Crown Care Services
PRESTON
2024.01 - 2025.03
- Performed daily accounting tasks including preparing cheques, making bank deposits, verifying credit card charges.
- Managed daily posts and updated ledgers for accurate record keeping.
- Facilitated smooth internal auditing through organised document management.
- Utilised Excel spreadsheets for efficient data organisation and analysis.
- Completed tax forms to comply with government regulations.
- Managed petty cash transactions ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepared purchase orders and invoices resulting in streamlined processes.
- Collaborated with team members on finance projects, promoting a positive work environment.
- Researched discrepancies of financial information and documentation to maintain accurate accounting records.
- Ensured timely payment of bills with close attention to detail.
- Maintained confidentiality of all financial data to uphold company policies.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.
- Verified figures with cross-checking of different accounts and documentation.
- Kept up-to-date general ledger, balancing out transactions.
- Maintained chart of accounts tracking assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses.
- Identified and resolved administrative errors, recommending preventative action to improve data quality.
- Interpreted complex documentation, carrying out required action in line with strict operating standards.
- Totalled up revenue from different sources to create full picture of income.
- Calculated expenditures in comparison to budget targets and reported on overages.
Education
Pre-Medical - Science
Edwards College
Peshawar, Pakistan 2021.09 - 2023.06
ESOL Level 3 - English
Preston College
Preston 2024.01 - 2025.06
AAT Level 2 - Accounting
AAT
London 2024.03 - 2025.05
Skills
- Building trust and positive relationships with pupils through patience, encouragement and consistent support
- Explaining lessons and classroom activities in clear and easy-to-understand manner
- Providing effective one-to-one and small-group learning support to help pupils achieve their learning goals
- Adapting communication and learning approaches to meet needs of different learners
- Supporting classroom organisation, lesson preparation and educational activities
- Maintaining calm and professional approach when managing challenging situations or behaviours
- Strong literacy, numeracy and administrative skills developed through academic studies and practical training
- Working collaboratively with teachers, staff and parents to support pupil development and wellbeing
Languages
6,6,6
Languages
English
Urdu
Hindi
Additional information
• Full right to work in the United Kingdom with no employment restrictions or sponsorship requirements.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a personal vehicle, enabling reliable and flexible travel to work locations.
• Available to commute and travel as required to support school and educational settings.
Timeline
Health care assistant
CCH
2025.08 - 2026.03
Assistant teacher
KBM
2025.06 - 2026.06
AAT Level 2 - Accounting
AAT
2024.03 - 2025.05
Junior accounts assistant
Crown Care Services
2024.01 - 2025.03
ESOL Level 3 - English
Preston College
2024.01 - 2025.06
Pre-Medical - Science
Edwards College
2021.09 - 2023.06