Rebecca Grinter
Keynsham,Bristol
Summary
Dedicated and professional teaching assistant offering strong support skills and genuine enthusiasm for fostering positive learning environments. Knowledgeable about classroom management, communication, and collaboration. Ready to use and develop organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in a role with older children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching Assistant
St Keyna Primary School
Keynsham, Bristol
2020.09 - Current
- Fostered pupil autonomy by setting targeted, achievable individual goals that empowered self-directed learning.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement and encouraging perseverance.
- Tracked children's progress and shared insights on individual development with class teacher to enhance support strategies.
- Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Providing tailored support to children with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity and growth.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Maintaining positive relationships with all children, remembering what is important to them and being curious about changes in behaviour.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master concepts and reinforce in- class learning.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with children and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Working positively with children with additional needs to improve their confidence and self esteem while giving them a voice in their education.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects eg. maths pre-teach groups and precision spelling and maths.
- Cultivated and maintained close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Supported positive behaviour through proactive classroom monitoring and timely interventions to maintain a conducive learning environment.
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable lunch, library and playground support.
- Boosted academic achievement of children needing additional support through tailored 1-1 and small group work.
- Encouraged the use of resources such as books and apps to improve children's reading and comprehension.
Volunteer teaching assistant
St Keyna Primary School
Keynsham, Bristol
2018.09 - 2020.08
- Fostered positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Encouraged student participation in class activities, leading to increased engagement and enthusiasm for learning.
- Provided additional support to students with learning difficulties, increasing their confidence and engagement.
- Established a safe, inclusive atmosphere by effectively enforcing school guidelines and policies.
- Facilitated open communication amongst peers, fostering respect and teamwork in classroom.
- Exhibited patience in challenging situations, ensuring a harmonious classroom environment.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Education Studies (Primary)
The Open University
England 2020.09 - 2022.07
Mathematical Thinking in Schools
The Open University
England 2025.09 -
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Bath College (Somer Valley Campus)
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset 2019.09 - 2020.08
GCSEs - GCSE Mathematics Grade 4
Bath College (City Centre Campus)
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset 2019.09 - 2020.08
BCS Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ICDL Extra) (ITQ)
BCS The Chartered Institute for IT
Bristol 2023.01 - 2023.07
White Rose Maths Train the Tutor programme (2-day course)
White Rose Maths
Bristol /2023 - /2023
GCSEs - English - A, French - C, Biology - C, Maths - D, Home Economics - D,
Wellsway School
Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset 1985.04 - 1989.08
Skills
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) assistance
- One-to-one and small group instruction
- Learner engagement
- Group work facilitation
- Competent mathematics skills
- ICT literate
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Social emotional learning
- Patience and tolerance
Affiliations
- Regular parkrun volunteer (almost at 250 volunteer milestone), swimming, Goodboost aqua, enthusiastic football mum
Timeline
Mathematical Thinking in Schools
The Open University
2025.09 -
BCS Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ICDL Extra) (ITQ)
BCS The Chartered Institute for IT
2023.01 - 2023.07
Teaching Assistant
St Keyna Primary School
2020.09 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Education Studies (Primary)
The Open University
2020.09 - 2022.07
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Bath College (Somer Valley Campus)
2019.09 - 2020.08
GCSEs - GCSE Mathematics Grade 4
Bath College (City Centre Campus)
2019.09 - 2020.08
Volunteer teaching assistant
St Keyna Primary School
2018.09 - 2020.08
GCSEs - English - A, French - C, Biology - C, Maths - D, Home Economics - D,
Wellsway School
1985.04 - 1989.08
White Rose Maths Train the Tutor programme (2-day course)
White Rose Maths
/2023 - /2023