Rishni Sivananthan
Catford,City of London
Summary
Education professional with solid experience in supporting diverse learning needs through effective lesson planning and personalised student engagement. Skilled in behaviour management and fostering positive relationships with students and parents. Committed to creating inclusive classrooms that enhance student learning and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Lift Schools
East Malling, Kent
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in implementing lesson plans catering to QFT to support the diverse learning needs of students.
- Provided individualised support to students in their academic and social development.
- Collaborated with teachers to create engaging classroom environments conducive to learning.
SEND Tutor
Beyond Education
Greenwich , City of London
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Implemented engaging learning activities that addressed individual student requirements and interests.
- Monitored student behaviour and provided timely interventions to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted in preparing teaching materials and resources to enhance the learning environment.
Substitute teacher
Now education
, Nottingham
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to promote positive student interactions.
- Supervised pupils during breaks and lunchtimes, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Involved pupils in extracurricular activities, fostering team spirit and camaraderie among them.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religion, Culture and Ethics
University of Nottingham
Nottingham 09.2021 - 06.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - PGCE with QTS
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England 09.2025 -
GCSEs -
Rochester Grammar School
Rochester, Medway 09.2014 - 06.2021
Skills
- National curriculum comprehension
- Conflict resolution within classroom
- SEN understanding
- Parent-Teacher liaison
- Strong empathy
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Constructive feedback delivery
- National curriculum familiarity
- SEN training
Affiliations
- Music production
- Swimming
- Tradition Bharatanatyam Dance
- Debate
Accomplishments
- The National College Safeguarding Certification
- Assisted in the development and contribution to anti-racial bias programmes that promote inclusivity in compliance with equality legislation
- Advocated for improved safeguarding procedures to support students experiencing poor mental health and self-harm
- RNLI Certificate of Service for Operational Volunteer
- Carnatic Violin Grade 5
- Bharatha Natyam Grade 6
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
German
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Lift Schools
09.2025 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - PGCE with QTS
Goldsmiths, University of London
09.2025 -
SEND Tutor
Beyond Education
01.2024 - 06.2025
Substitute teacher
Now education
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Religion, Culture and Ethics
University of Nottingham
09.2021 - 06.2024
GCSEs -
Rochester Grammar School
09.2014 - 06.2021