Rita Bakrania
London
Summary
Professional with over 14 years of experience in education and support roles, specializing in team leadership and initiative management. Proven track record in data collection and analysis to enhance outcomes and deliver high-quality service to individuals and communities. Highly organized and adaptable, with strong communication skills that facilitate effective solutions in dynamic environments. Committed to operational efficiency and fostering positive team dynamics to drive impactful results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Learning Support Assistant
Haberdashers’ Girls’ School
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Coordinated young people’s access to resources, building confidence and fostering independent work.
- Communicated professionally with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Supported individuals with additional needs using inclusive approaches.
- Collected and Maintained accurate records to support progress tracking and reporting.
- Led colleagues collaboratively to meet learning and performance targets.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day running of learning spaces and services.
- Liaised with external stakeholders to maintain strong professional relationships.
- Identified areas for cost reduction, achieving significant savings in office supplies.
- Minimised disruptions by troubleshooting IT issues promptly.
- Facilitated streamlined operations through effective delegation of tasks across the team.
- Managed inventory of office supplies, avoiding any shortages or excesses.
- Enhanced office productivity by coordinating and streamlining administrative procedures.
- Maintained efficient record keeping for easy reference and retrieval of information.
- Fostered a positive work environment by mediating staff disputes.
- Allocated resources optimally to meet operational requirements.
- Streamlined communication to enhance team collaboration.
- Managed document filing system, enabling quick access when needed.
- Provided comprehensive support to senior executives, resulting in improved decision-making processes.
Teaching Assistant
Stanburn Primary School
09.2012 - 07.2022
- Managed children across wide age range to develop skills, confidence, and independence.
- Built trusted relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
- Delivered structured activities and covered classes when required.
- Adapted to changing priorities, including supporting in-person and online learning.
- Monitored progress to ensure individual targets were met.
- Promoted wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour at all times.
- Improved team efficiency with regular training sessions.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
- Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying and filing.
- Assisted with event planning activities; contributed significantly towards successful corporate events and gatherings.
- Increased learning scores every year by twenty percent or more
- Managed 20 children at a time
Teaching Assistant
Aylward Primary School
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Supported delivery of engaging activities across core subjects.
- Provided one-to-one and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
- Prepared materials and maintained organised working environments.
Volunteer
Stanburn First School
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Supported classroom activities and literacy development.
- Assisted with structured group activities and individual learning support.
Travel Consultant (Corporate & Leisure)
Various Agencies
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Delivered customer-focused service in fast-paced commercial environments.
- Advised clients, managed bookings, and resolved queries efficiently.
- Supported team performance and trained colleagues on systems.
- Managed on average 30 calls a day
Education
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - undefined
Bookkeeping & SAGE -
Travel Consultant Diploma - undefined
Alberta High School Diploma - undefined
Paediatric First Aid - undefined
Skills
- Diary & Schedule Management
- Data Entry & Management
- Document Preparation & Formatting
- Confidentiality & Data Protection
- Email & Correspondence Handling
- Filing & Record Keeping
- Meeting Support & Minute Taking
- Administrative assistant
- Time Management & Prioritisation
- Problem-Solving & Initiative
- Stakeholder Support
- IT & System Skills
- Constructive feedback
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
Custom Section
- AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping (currently undertaking)
- CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Bookkeeping & SAGE
- Travel Consultant Diploma
- Alberta High School Diploma
- Paediatric First Aid | Enhanced DBS / CRB Checked
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- sports ( Badminton, Volleyball, Football and tennis)
- Cooking
- Traveling
Languages
Gujarati
Fluent
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant
Haberdashers’ Girls’ School
09.2022 - 10.2025
Teaching Assistant
Stanburn Primary School
09.2012 - 07.2022
Teaching Assistant
Aylward Primary School
02.2012 - 07.2012
Volunteer
Stanburn First School
03.2010 - 02.2012
Travel Consultant (Corporate & Leisure)
Various Agencies
01.1998 - 01.2004