Jessica Pool
Keynsham,Bristol
Summary
Adaptable professional with strong empathy skills and a proven ability to work well under pressure. Demonstrates clear and effective communication, attention to detail, and efficient prioritisation of tasks. Committed to achieving excellence through good time management and a focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Tutor
Kip McGrath
Bath
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Planning and delivering high standard tuition.
- Assessing and monitoring children's progress.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers to provide feedback on their child's learning and progress.
Class Teacher
Cabot Learning Federation (Waycroft Academy)
Stockwood, Bristol
2023.09 - 2025.08
- Safeguarding and promoting student welfare by maintaining a safe learning environment and adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons that aligned with curriculum standards and supported varied learning styles and abilities.
- Adapted the curriculum to meet the diverse academic, cultural, and emotional needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
- Made accurate and productive use of assessment and used relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons.
- Liaised effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student progress and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Bath Spa Student Teacher (Year 1)
Ilminster E-Act Academy
2023.02 - 2023.06
- Understood and applied safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
- Followed school policies and procedures, including behaviour management, assessment and reporting protocols.
- Planned and delivered lessons under guidance, gradually taking more ownership.
- Observed experienced teachers to understand effective classroom management and pedagogy.
- Adapted teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
- Engaged in reflective practice to evaluate my own teaching and sought feedback to improve.
- Managed time and workload effectively.
Bath Spa Student Teacher (Year 3)
Greenfield E-Act Academy
2022.10 - 2023.01
- Understood and applied safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
- Followed school policies and procedures, including behaviour management, assessment and reporting protocols.
- Planned and delivered lessons under guidance, gradually taking more ownership.
- Observed experienced teachers to understand effective classroom management and pedagogy.
- Adapted teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
- Engaged in reflective practice to evaluate my own teaching and sought feedback to improve.
- Managed time and workload effectively.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Waycroft Multi Academy Trust (Wicklea Academy)
Brislington, Bristol
2019.09 - 2022.08
- Delivered learning activities independently to individuals, small groups or whole classes under the direction of a teacher.
- Worked 1:1 with pupils to provide tailored academic and emotional support, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
- Supported safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring pupils were safe, supported and engaged in their learning.
- Attended meetings and worked closely with colleagues and agencies to support and improve student outcomes.
Teaching Assistant
Waycroft Multi Academy Trust (Wicklea Academy)
Brislington , Bristol
2014.09 - 2019.08
- Delivered learning activities independently to individuals, small groups or whole classes under the direction of a teacher.
- Worked 1:1 with pupils to provide tailored academic and emotional support, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
- Supported safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring pupils were safe, supported and engaged in their learning.
- Attended meetings and worked closely with colleagues and agencies to support and improve student outcomes.
Education
PGCE - Primary and Early Years (5-11)
Bath Spa University
Bath 2022.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Education Studies (Primary)
The Open University
2017.01 - 2022.01
Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
National Schools Training
Bristol 2016.01 - 2017.01
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
National Schools Training
2014.01 - 2016.01
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma - Sport (QCF)
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
Brislington 2012.01 - 2014.01
GCSE -
Oldfield Girls School
Bath 2007.09 - 2012.06
Skills
- Adaptable
- Work well under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Clear and effective communication
- Strong empathy skills
- Good time management
- Efficient prioritisation of task
Certification
Full UK Driving licence
References
- Adam, Smith, Principle at Waycroft Academy, adam.smith@clf.uk, 0117 377 2198, Waycroft Academy, Previous employer
- Freya, Winsley, SENCO at Waycroft Academy, freya.winsley@clf.uk, 0117 377 2198, Waycroft Academy, Mentor and line manager
- Tracy, French, Executive Head Teacher, info@wickleaacademy.com, 0117 903 0480, Wicklea Academy, Previous Employer, during my time at Wicklea Academy
Timeline
Tutor
Kip McGrath
2025.09 - 2026.01
Class Teacher
Cabot Learning Federation (Waycroft Academy)
2023.09 - 2025.08
Bath Spa Student Teacher (Year 1)
Ilminster E-Act Academy
2023.02 - 2023.06
Bath Spa Student Teacher (Year 3)
Greenfield E-Act Academy
2022.10 - 2023.01
PGCE - Primary and Early Years (5-11)
Bath Spa University
2022.01 - 2023.01
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Waycroft Multi Academy Trust (Wicklea Academy)
2019.09 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Education Studies (Primary)
The Open University
2017.01 - 2022.01
Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
National Schools Training
2016.01 - 2017.01
Teaching Assistant
Waycroft Multi Academy Trust (Wicklea Academy)
2014.09 - 2019.08
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
National Schools Training
2014.01 - 2016.01
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma - Sport (QCF)
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
2012.01 - 2014.01
GCSE -
Oldfield Girls School
2007.09 - 2012.06