LILIA BENNIE
Bournemouth,England
Summary
Resourceful teaching assistant specializing in behavior management and emotional support, seeking to leverage skills in a childcare role. Completed FASD training with proficiency in de-escalation and crisis management. Strong analytical skills developed through a bachelor's degree, with experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Holds an enhanced DBS certificate and safeguarding training, demonstrating a commitment to safety and conflict resolution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SEN teaching assistant
Axcis Education
Bournemouth, Dorset
2025.09 - 2026.07
- One Year working Placement as part of university course.
- Encouraged independent learning through structured tasks, boosting self-reliance skills.
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
- Tailored teaching style to suit diverse learning needs, achieving increased engagement.
- Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
Nursery Assistant
Tinies Childcare
Bournemouth
2023.06 - 2025.09
- Developed an understanding and ability to respond to the emotional needs of children. For instance, helped calm anxious or upset children by listening and offering comfort.
- Designed engaging activities that catered to children's individual needs and learning styles. For example, created inclusive games that encouraged participation from shy or reluctant children to improve their social skills.
- Communicated with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure clear understanding and aim to build positive relationships. For example, regularly updated parents on their child's progress and behaviour in a respectful manner.
Play Worker
Camp Glide
Reigate
2022.02 - 2023.05
- Team member at summer camp and after school club working with children aged 4-11.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to support children's physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Responded effectively to emergencies such as when children became distressed or an accident occurred.
- Demonstrated the ability to stay calm, assess the situation quickly, and implement solutions to ensure safety.
Psychology Work Experience Programme
SpringPod
Reigate
2022.02 - 2022.03
- Explored key psychological theories, including behaviourism, Educational Psychology, and Clinical psychology.
- Developed interactive quizzes and activities to help clarify understanding of content.
- Participated in live webinars featuring industry professionals, enhancing understanding of developmental and abnormal psychology.
- Attended discussions and Q&A sessions to promote engagement and deeper learning.
Waitress
The Barn at Sollo
Reigate
2021.06 - 2022.01
- Built strong interpersonal skills by connecting with a wide range of customers, actively listening to their needs, and effectively resolving their inquiries to ensure a satisfying experience.
- Developed stress and time management skills while maintaining composure during peak hours.
- Learned to take initiative as the sole waitress on shift, independently managing customer service and dealing with complaints which enhanced problem-solving skills.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth 2023.09 - 2026.05
A-level -
Reigate College
Reigate 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSE - undefined
The Ashcombe School
Dorking 2016.09 - 2021.05
Skills
- Behaviour management and Emotional support
- FASD Training
- De-escalation & Crisis Management
- Competent in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Efficient in JASP (SPSS equivalent)
- Experience with Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Safeguarding Trained
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
- Drivers Licence
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Timeline
SEN teaching assistant
Axcis Education
2025.09 - 2026.07
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
Bournemouth University
2023.09 - 2026.05
Nursery Assistant
Tinies Childcare
2023.06 - 2025.09
Play Worker
Camp Glide
2022.02 - 2023.05
Psychology Work Experience Programme
SpringPod
2022.02 - 2022.03
A-level -
Reigate College
2021.09 - 2023.05
Waitress
The Barn at Sollo
2021.06 - 2022.01
GCSE - undefined
The Ashcombe School
2016.09 - 2021.05