Maisie Smith
South Molton,Devon
Summary
Dedicated teaching assistant in primary education with a focus on supporting faculty and enhancing classroom environments. Proven ability to maintain organized supplies and resources. Experienced in supervising students during breaks, promoting positive interactions, and addressing bullying effectively.
Supporting students whilst partaking in sports, mainly focusing on cricket. Encouraging them to participate, monitoring postions, swings and helping new students adjust, and understand the game.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Okehampton primary
Okehampton, Devon
2026.02 - Current
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress.
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
Education
Okehampton college
Okehampton, Devon 2021.09 - 2024.01
AQA -
Pilton college
Barnstaple, Devon 2025.09 - 2026.05
Skills
- Adaptable communication style
- Handling difficult customers
- Friendly disposition
- Patient and calm nature
- Order processing
- Order taking
- Cash handling and till reconciliation
- Table setting
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Food safety understanding
- Positive attitude
- Food hygiene practices
- Clear communication
- Allergen awareness
Affiliations
- Horse riding
- Cricket
- Becoming a Social worker
- Music
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Okehampton primary
2026.02 - Current
AQA -
Pilton college
2025.09 - 2026.05
Okehampton college
2021.09 - 2024.01