Ruby Knight
Merthyr Vale,Merthyr Tydfil
Summary
I started secondary school in 2020. Then I achieved educational qualifications in 2025 and held a position in a primary school from September 2025 to January 2026. Engaged in a job search since January 2026. Experienced in creating supportive learning environments and facilitating student growth. Dedicated to contributing positively to educational settings.
I am enthusiastic about supporting young learners and fostering a positive classroom environment. Skilled in communication, patience, and empathy, making it easy to build strong relationships with children and staff. Adaptable and quick to learn, ready to assist with lesson planning, classroom management, and individual student needs. Eager to contribute energy and creativity to help students succeed.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Dogsthorpe academy
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed behaviour within the classroom, promoting a positive and productive atmosphere for all pupils.
- Assisted teachers with class behaviour management through positive reinforcement and rewards schemes, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supervised children during activities and play, ensuring safety and proactively addressing behavioural issues to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Helped teachers monitor playtime activities during break times.
- Supported SEND students during class activities, promoting their understanding and participation through tailored assistance. and assistance to SEND students with individual classwork and group activities.
- Offered students one-on-one assistance with class assignments and activities.
- Maintained a safe and tidy classroom, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Ensured a safe environment in the classroom by regularly checking for hazards and addressing them promptly, clean and organised classroom environment.
- Organised classroom spaces and materials to help teacher prepare for lessons.
- Enhanced student wellbeing by encouraging health, safety and good behaviour.
- Enhanced reading skills through guided reading sessions, tracking progress and addressing challenges.
Education
GCSEs - English Language
Stanground Academy
Peterborough, PTE01-2025
GCSEs - Maths
Stanground Academy
Peterborough01-2025
GCSEs - Sports Studies
Stanground Academy
Peterborough01-2025
GCSEs - Hospitality and Catering
Stanground Academy
Peterborough01-2025
GCSEs - Science
Stanground Academy
Peterborough, PTE01-2025
Skills
- Behaviour management
- Class supervision
- Behaviour monitoring
- Student engagement
- Individualised support
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organisation
- Safety compliance
- Lesson preparation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certificate of completion: Basic Epilepsy for Schools.
- Certificate of Achievement for completing the Supporting Children and Young People's Health: Improving Asthma Care Together
- Certificate of Achievement for Safer Working Practices
- Certificate of Achievement for Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training for Schools
- Certificate of completion for Introductory Safeguarding (Level 1) in Education
- Certificate of completion for A Guide to Professional Boundaries
- Certificate of completion for Preventing Radicalisation: Prevent Duty Training
Timeline
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Dogsthorpe academy
09.2025 - 01.2026
GCSEs - English Language
Stanground Academy
GCSEs - Maths
Stanground Academy
GCSEs - Sports Studies
Stanground Academy
GCSEs - Hospitality and Catering
Stanground Academy
GCSEs - Science
Stanground Academy