Lauren-Lily Hopkins
Sturminster Newton,Dorset
Summary
Dedicated individual with a caring nature and strong communication skills, coupled with a passionate enthusiasm for everything I put my mind to.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Service assistant
Screwfix
Wincanton, Somerset
06.2025 - Current
- Processed transactions swiftly, ensuring a smooth checkout process for customers.
- Checked for expired stock regularly, maintaining fresh product availability at all times.
- Assisted customers in finding desired products, improving the shopping experience.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing to team development.
- Maintained a clean and tidy store appearance for a professional retail environment.
- Conducted price checks for customers' convenience during shopping trips.
Personal care assistant
Dorset County Council
Bishops Caundle, Dorset
11.2023 - 09.2024
- This was with the same child I was 1:1 with at school.
- Ensured he was fed and cleaned.
- Provided parents restbite.
- Got medication ready and laid out for morning and night use to ensure effectiveness
- Provided companionship to keep them entertained.
- Helped monitor engagement and understanding with school work, giving extra attention if needed.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals regarding patients' progress or changes in condition.
- Attended any appoints needed.
- Handled laundry and housekeeping tasks for a clean living space.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Dorset County Council
Bishops Caundle, Dorset
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a respectful learning environment.
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Incorporated technology into lessons, improving children's ICT skills.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings, discussing individual student progress and areas of improvement thoroughly.
- Worked as a 1:1 for an SEN pupil with high behavioural and medical needs.
- Went on school trips with pupils, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
- I undertook lunch and break time duty, ensuring behavioural standards were met.
- Completed lesson plans and took over teaching for year 1 phonics and maths.
- Undertook weekly after-school clubs, opening up a range of skills with key stage 2.
- Set up the equipment required for lessons, which helped in the smooth running of classes.
- Welcomed children in and out of the school gates with their choice of greeting to help foster a positive relationship and develop their own choices in interaction.
Bartender
Club Neo
Yeovil, Somerset
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Handled cash transactions securely minimising risk of theft or fraud.
- Created an inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
- Processed payments accurately.
- Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
- Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
Apprentice teaching assistant
Somerset County Council
Milborne Port, Somerset
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Shadowed teachers in all years to help develop my skills.
- Guided students through independent learning tasks, fostering self-reliance.
- Set up the equipment required for lessons, which helped in the smooth running of classes.
- Ensured safety of pupils during school hours and on outings by following strict protocols.
- Implemented behavioural management strategies, fostered respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Had constant conversations with teachers to enhance learning experiences.
- Created engaging learning activities resulting in productive lesson time.
- Communicated effectively with parents about pupil progress.
- Facilitated small group sessions for better understanding of complex topics.
Education
Level 3 - Teaching Assistant
Somerset Skills and Learning
Yeovil, Somerset 06.2021 - 10.2022
A-Levels - Media Studies
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton, Dorset 09.2019 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Photography
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton, Dorset 09.2019 - 05.2022
GCSEs - English
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton, DorsetGCSEs - Maths
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton, DorsetGCSEs - Science
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton, DorsetGCSEs - Photography
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton, DorsetSkills
- SEN understanding
- Active learning strategies implementation
- Resilience and perseverance
- Behavioural understanding
- Positivity and enthusiasm
- Digital cash registers
- Basic mathematics
- Patience under pressure
- Flexible
- Customer Service
- Team player
- Optimistic
- Good at using initiative
- Team player
- Passionate
Affiliations
- I have a passion for animals, but especially horses, i have two of my own both rehabilitated rescues, they have taught me patience and kindness I wouldnt gain anywhere else.
- I love reading books!
Certification
I have a driving liscence and a car. Willing to travel.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Service assistant
Screwfix
06.2025 - Current
Personal care assistant
Dorset County Council
11.2023 - 09.2024
Bartender
Club Neo
11.2023 - 02.2024
Teaching assistant in primary school
Dorset County Council
02.2023 - 07.2024
Apprentice teaching assistant
Somerset County Council
06.2021 - 10.2022
Level 3 - Teaching Assistant
Somerset Skills and Learning
06.2021 - 10.2022
A-Levels - Media Studies
Sturminster Newton High School
09.2019 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Photography
Sturminster Newton High School
09.2019 - 05.2022
GCSEs - English
Sturminster Newton High School
GCSEs - Maths
Sturminster Newton High School
GCSEs - Science
Sturminster Newton High School
GCSEs - Photography
Sturminster Newton High School