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James Hunt

Shepton Mallet,Somerset

Summary

A driven and charismatic person with high standards in interpersonal skills with a passion for history, heritage management and education. An educational background and museum experience has imbedded a deep professional interest in curation and historical studies. Additionally, the role as a Teaching Assistant has provided a first-hand experience working with primary school aged children of all learning abilities to foster a productive and positive learning environment. The goal is to utilise these skills within a heritage context to support existing organisations and make history accessible and engaging to all.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teaching Assistant in a Primary School

Somerset County Council
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisting with the learning of up to 30 pupils.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication to foster a positive educational environment.
  • Maintaining positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
  • Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
  • Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions, and raising concerns where necessary.
  • Closely working with specific SEN children to ensure individual learning abilities have engaging and stimulating sessions.

Activities Assistant

Campbell Group
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
05.2019 - 01.2024
  • Running the escape rooms event in Shepton Mallet Prison.
  • Duties included managing up to 35 customers per timed slot.
  • Clearly and succinctly explaining the event and safety procedures.
  • The role centred on customer service and communication skills, ensuring customers were safe, comfortable and had a positive experience.
  • Reviews written by customers on TripAdvisor reflect my dedication and enthusiasm.

Kitchen Assistant

HC One
Evercreech, Somerset
05.2015 - 05.2019
  • This role included assisting the Head Chef in a care home with food preparation, washing cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for maintaining hygiene standards in accordance with COSHH and Food Hygiene.
  • Rotating stock with first-in, first-out methods to ensure strong food safety, hygiene and quality.
  • Receiving and unpacking incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock.
  • This position was in a high-paced environment with multiple responsibilities all of which I carried out with diligence.

Food Packer

James Chocolates
Evercreech, Somerset
08.2013 - 04.2015
  • Completing assigned packing tasks within target timeframes.
  • Assisting in the production process when required.
  • Health and safety regulations were consistently adhered to.
  • Weighed and measured food items to meet set portion standards to supply to various stores.
  • Sanitised equipment, tables and floors in food production workspaces.

Customer Service Assistant

Co-op Food
Evercreech, Somerset
12.2012 - 08.2013
  • Promoting positive customer experiences by efficiently resolving customer concerns and complaints.
  • Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques was a must.
  • Replenished store inventory regularly, monitoring stock demands to appropriately address customer needs.
  • Advised customers on applicable policies and managed expectations to minimise further complaints.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.

Food Packer

(Recruitment Agency)
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
09.2010 - 12.2012

My roles differed as during this time as I was working in various factories as temporary staff and adopted different responsibilities, mainly packing food items.

  • Labelled products with name, batch number and relevant date information. Completed assigned packing tasks within target timeframes and ensured health and safety regulations were consistently adhered to.

Cleaning Assistant

Glen Cleaning Co.
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
03.2008 - 09.2010
  • Duties included completing cleaning tasks within a strict timeframe.
  • Adhering to COSHH guidelines ensuring designated areas were maintained to exceptional standards of hygiene.
  • Maintaining people's work areas.
  • Preventing risk of injury by clearly displaying safety signs and barriers.
  • Preforming extra tasks to cover colleagues.

Education

Master of Arts - Heritage Management

Bath Spa University
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
10.2023 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Arts - History, Heritage and Archaeology

University of Plymouth
Plymouth
09.2019 - 09.2022

GCSEs - Core subjects

Whitstone Technology College
Shepton Mallet
09.2003 - 09.2008

Skills

    Interpersonal communication

    Resilience and perseverance

    Passionate about history and education

    Driven and charismatic

Volunteering

Bath Medical Museum Trustee (Oct 2024 - Present)

Role: 

  • Managing social media
  • Podcast production and video editing
  • Exhibition design and research
  • Stewardship


Wells and Mendip Museum (Sep 2022 - Feb 2023)

Role:

  • Researcher

Timeline

Master of Arts - Heritage Management

Bath Spa University
10.2023 - 10.2024

Teaching Assistant in a Primary School

Somerset County Council
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - History, Heritage and Archaeology

University of Plymouth
09.2019 - 09.2022

Activities Assistant

Campbell Group
05.2019 - 01.2024

Kitchen Assistant

HC One
05.2015 - 05.2019

Food Packer

James Chocolates
08.2013 - 04.2015

Customer Service Assistant

Co-op Food
12.2012 - 08.2013

Food Packer

(Recruitment Agency)
09.2010 - 12.2012

Cleaning Assistant

Glen Cleaning Co.
03.2008 - 09.2010

GCSEs - Core subjects

Whitstone Technology College
09.2003 - 09.2008
James Hunt