Jaya Kaur
Greater London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in primary education and special educational needs tutoring, including ASD and ADHD. Proven expertise in implementing EHCPs and IEPs, fostering independent problem-solving, and employing creative teaching techniques to enhance pupil engagement. Skilled in behaviour management and understanding child psychology, with a focus on a bespoke, child-centred approach. Enhanced DBS-checked professional aiming to provide a positive impact on young learners, supporting academic growth and encouraging self-confidence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Private home tutor
Freelance
Highgate, Camden
09.2025 - Current
- Tailored teaching style according to three pupil's preferred method of learning, across KS2-KS3 and special education, allowing maximum absorption of information.
- Collaborated closely with parents and occupational therapist recommendations alike to create cohesive educational plans catering to each student's unique needs.
- Prepared students for SAT and Common entrance exams with intensive revision sessions, resulting in increased confidence and reduced stress.
- Facilitated interactive learning experiences through use of visual aids and hands-on activities for enhanced understanding.
- Focused on nurturing a positive study environment, leading to improved focus during tutoring sessions.
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Schools across Derby
Derby
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Provided 1:3 adapted curriculum delivery to SEN students with severe behaviour/ learning difficulties and high needs (inc. pre-verbal children) in short and long-term specialist placements.
- Implemented Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), utilizing PECS system and Widgit visuals for students with learning difficulties and cognitive disabilities.
- Planned and delivered research-based therapy activities and interest-driven projects to monitor and improve fine-motor skills, speech, attention-building and communication skills in young children.
- Project managed refurbishment of the school's sensory room independently organizing two school-wide competitions and a bake sale, raising £400 to fund the project.
- Carried out whole class teaching and behaviour management with HLTA responsibilities as requested by headteachers.
Maths/ Science Tutor and Brand Ambassador
MyPocketSkill
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Planned and implemented individualised study programmes in line with UK curriculum and students' needs.
- Used remote teaching platforms to successfully teach students online and keep them on-target throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Prepared students for SATs and GCSE examinations, performance and assessments, promoting confidence and skill.
- Harnessed social media platforms for broader reach of brand messages, creating engaging promotional materials in line with MyPocketSkill's brand imaging.
- Increased brand awareness through energetic and passionate promotion.
Commonwealth VIP Clients and Athlete Services Attendant
Commonwealth Collective
Birmingham
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated athletes and coaches within the venue, ensuring that athlete areas remained private from media/ the public.
- Engaged with and catered to requests of high-profile clients and Athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development: Family Mental Health and Wellbeing
University of Warwick
Warwick, Warwickshire 10.2025 -
A-Levels - Biology, Maths, Psychology
Landau Forte College
Derby, DER 08.2020 - 07.2022
Skills
- EHCP and IEP implementation
- Fostering independent learning
- Understanding child psychology
- Creative teaching techniques
- Friendly, approachable pupil engagement strategies
- Early childhood education experience
- Behaviour management
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) tutoring, including ASD and ADHD
- Personal Education Plan (PEP) reviews
- Enhanced DBS Checked
Certification
- Emergency First Aid at Work Course Certification- May 2024
- Higher SEN Teaching Assistant qualification- February 2024
- Teaching Phonics Level 3 Certification- September 2022
Affiliations
- Professional screen actress and amateur pianist/singer. Creatively driven with an artistic passion that underpins my approach to teaching/ play-based learning with young children.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development: Family Mental Health and Wellbeing
University of Warwick
10.2025 -
Private home tutor
Freelance
09.2025 - Current
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Schools across Derby
07.2022 - 10.2025
Commonwealth VIP Clients and Athlete Services Attendant
Commonwealth Collective
07.2022 - 08.2022
A-Levels - Biology, Maths, Psychology
Landau Forte College
08.2020 - 07.2022
Maths/ Science Tutor and Brand Ambassador
MyPocketSkill
06.2020 - 09.2022