James Brittain
Tonbridge,Kent
Summary
Experienced in working in high pressure situations whilst collaborating with coworkers. I'm used to adapting to difficult situations in multiple areas & am committed to working in areas where caring is priority.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Animal care volunteer
Follys Wildlife
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2025.06 - Current
- Helped to train some new volunteers.
- Remained calm when handling animals to prevent chance of injury or reactive behaviour.
- Maintained a safe environment for animals by cleaning and sanitising cages according to instructions.
Learning support assistant
Barnardos
High Brooms, Kent
2024.09 - 2025.06
- Assisted teachers in maintaining a clean and organised classroom environment for optimal learning conditions.
- Supported special needs children in and out of class.
- Maintained detailed class records & logged incidents online when needed.
- Built trusting and respectful relationships with pupils through mutual interests; animals, games, tv shows, movies etc.
- Assisted members of staff when pupils were dysregulated.
Stadium Assistant
Tonbridge Angels
Tonbridge , Kent
2022.12 - 2024.01
- Kept the football grounds clean and safe for the attendees.
- Managed crowds & handled confrontational situations to keep a peaceful and safe environment.
- Worked flexible hours including nights and weekends to cover all events.
Graphic designer
Self Employed
Tonbridge , Kent
2017.09 - 2021.01
- Demonstrated time management skills whilst juggling multiple projects from multiple clients.
- Coordinated with clients to provide them with the designs they wanted.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud to create different designs across a wide range of subjects.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design
University of Kent
Canterbury 09/2018 - 06/2021
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science
Hayesbrook
TonbridgeSkills
- Schedule management
- Communication & listening
- Patience & adaptability when dealing with difficult situations
- Organisation and record keeping
- Flexibility
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Sensitivity towards special needs
- Calm under pressure
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Cooking and Baking
- Gaming
- Cats
- Puzzles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Animal care volunteer
Follys Wildlife
2025.06 - Current
Learning support assistant
Barnardos
2024.09 - 2025.06
Stadium Assistant
Tonbridge Angels
2022.12 - 2024.01
Graphic designer
Self Employed
2017.09 - 2021.01
Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design
University of Kent
09/2018 - 06/2021
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science
Hayesbrook