Jasbir Seahra
Southall,Middlesex
Summary
Experienced, caring and reliable Teaching Assistant with over 12 years' experience supporting pupils across mainstream primary schools, specialist nursery provision and special schools. Skilled in working with children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and complex learning difficulties, delivering effective one-to-one and small-group support. Committed to promoting inclusive learning, positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing. Previously trained in Safeguarding, Child Protection, Prevent, First Aid, manual handling and personal care, with refresher training welcomed.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Family carer
,
2021.05 - Current
- Provided full-time care for close family members.
- Supported personal care, daily routines, and wellbeing needs. Through this role, I built strong patience, organisation, and resilience skills.
- Maintained commitment to returning to education-based employment.
Teaching assistant
Dormers Wells Primary School
Southall, Ealing
2012.09 - 2021.05
- Supported teachers across KS1 and KS2 with classroom learning. Delivered literacy, numeracy, phonics, and reading interventions.
- Worked with pupils one-to-one and in small groups to support progress. Supported pupils with SEN using tailored learning strategies.
- Assisted with behaviour management, classroom organisation, lesson delivery, and school activities.
Supply teaching assistant
Teaching Personnel
London
2010.01 - 2012.08
- Worked across mainstream primary schools, specialist nursery provision, and special schools across West London.
- Supported pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and complex learning difficulties.
- Delivered support across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
- Provided one-to-one and small group interventions, behaviour support, and personal care, including manual handling and hoisting.
Volunteer teaching assistant
Dairy Meadow Primary School
Southall, Ealing
2009.09 - 2011.08
- Supported classroom learning and reading activities.
- Assisted pupils with early literacy development and educational visits while completing teaching assistant qualifications.
Customer service representative
Vinci Park Services
Ruislip, Hillingdon
1999.01 - 2009.01
- Worked in customer service and public-facing roles involving payment handling, incident reporting, and site safety responsibilities.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Southall College
Southall, EalingNVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Southall College
Southall, EalingBachelor of Arts - Business Studies
Thames Valley University
EalingSkills
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support
- Autism (ASC) Support
- ADHD Support
- Speech and Language Support
- Classroom Support
- One-to-One Support
- Small Group Support
- Behaviour Management
- Safeguarding
- Child Protection
- Personal Care
- Manual Handling
- Literacy Support
- Numeracy Support
- Phonics Support
- Classroom Management
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Organisation
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- First Aid Certificate (Previously certified – renewal required, if applicable)
- Safeguarding Training (Previously completed – renewal required)
- Child Protection Training (Previously completed – renewal required)
- Prevent Duty Training (Previously completed – renewal required)
- Full UK Driving Licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family carer
,
2021.05 - Current
Teaching assistant
Dormers Wells Primary School
2012.09 - 2021.05
Supply teaching assistant
Teaching Personnel
2010.01 - 2012.08
Volunteer teaching assistant
Dairy Meadow Primary School
2009.09 - 2011.08
Customer service representative
Vinci Park Services
1999.01 - 2009.01
NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Southall College
NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Southall College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
Thames Valley University