Salmah Khan
Harborne Birmingham
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual with proven ability to communicate clearly and support learning activities. Strong organisational skills combined with patience; effectively managing classroom dynamics and assisting students with their educational needs. Committed to fostering positive learning environment and contributing to student success in teaching role. Recently awarded the Trinity College London Level 5 CertTESOL qualification, with practical experience teaching English to adults learners through assessed classroom teaching and one-to-one lessons.
Experienced in supporting educational development with focus on creating inclusive learning environments. Capable of fostering student engagement and enhancing academic achievement through tailored support and intervention strategies. Skilled in collaborating with teachers to adapt materials and methods, ensuring each student's unique needs are met.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Learning Support Assistant
Crocketts primary school
Birmingham
2022.04 - 2023.07
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Norfolk house school
Edgbaston, Birmingham
2019.10 - 2020.03
- Provided learning support to year 1 pupils enabling improved academic confidence.
- Supervised and ensured pupils security, consistently verifying adherence to health and safety requirements inside and outside classroom.
- Assisted with pupils with reading assessments, reporting feedback classroom teacher to maintain ongoing improvement.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments, motivating children to achieve optimal academic results.
- Distributed educational materials and resources, ensuring children were adequately prepared for lessons.
- Supported children with different levels of abilities to help them reach their learning objectives.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Crocketts community primary school
Smethwick, Sandwell
2017.10 - 2020.03
- Enchanced KS1 students learning and development in line with personal goals and curriculum requirements.
- Supported reception classroom children, years 1 and 2.
- Participated in all areas of curriculum.
- Worked with children in different level groups.
- Helped classroom teacher with daily tasks in managing classroom.
- Undertaken reading/spelling assessments.
- Helped with school events e.g.; parents evening, Christmas party/fair.
- Supervised and ensured pupils security, consistently verifying adherence to health and safety requirements inside and outside classroom.
- Maintained sensitivity towards children with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Established effective classroom routines, providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Boosted academic achievement of special needs children through compassionate, considered individual learning approach.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Supported teaching staff with lesson implementation, enabling smooth running classroom activity.
- Participated in phonics sessions and lead the session of 8 to 10 children.
Supported Living Support Worker
Housing 21
Oldbury, Sandwell
2008.03 - 2013.03
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients from age 50 and over. Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Attended all programs of staff meetings, treatments reviews.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, and psycho, social and spiritual wellbeing by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Helped residents with programming goals and increasing their independence.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
- Adhered to all confidentiality requirements at all times..
- Ensured patient safety by observing progress, promptly reporting issues and concerns to medical professionals.
- Improved patient outcomes, encouraging participation in recreational community events to facilitate social stimulation.
- Protected patients facing extreme crises and stresses by offering additional support in line with safeguarding policies.
SUPPORT WORKER
Agnes House
Oldbury, Sandwell
2004.08 - 2008.04
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients with challenging behaviour difficulties age 18 to 55.
- Helped residents with programming goals and increasing their independence.
- Team managed upto 7 members of staff on shift.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry,answering phones and filing, Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Took all relevant training to support my role provided by the company.
- Used physical intervention by following MAPA training guidelines to reduce any behavior that could lead to harm others and other clients in workplace.
- Attended client review meetings and participated in care plans.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
Exam invigilator
Edgbaston high school for girls
Edgbaston, Birmingham
2024.11 - Current
- Invigilate GCSE and other internal and external examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and school procedures.
- Prepare examinations rooms and ensure all examination materials are ready before candidate arrive.
- Verify candidate attendance and identity, ensuring examination regulations are followed.
- Supervise candidates throughout examinations, maintaining a calm, secure and fair testing environment.
- Respond appropriately to candidates queries while maintaining examination integrity.
- Record and report any incidents, irregularities or malpractice to the examination officer.
- collect, check and securely return examination papers at the end of each examination.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding procedures at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education Studies
Newman University
Birmingham06.2021
Foundation Degree in Arts - Teaching and learning Support
Newman University
Birmingham05.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning in schools.
Aureila Training Ltd
Birmingham06.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in children's learning and development (early years educator)
Ever Green Academy
Birmingham04.2016
NVQ Level 2 - Certificate for the children and young people's workforce
Evergreen Academy
Birmingham04.2015
NVQ Level 2 - beauty therapist
Sandwell college
West Bromwich, Sandwell07.2003
Level 5 certificate in Teaching English -CertTESOL - Education
Trinity College London
Birmingham 02/2026 - 05/2026
Skills
- ESOL Teaching
- Lesson planning & preparation
- Teaching Adult Learners
- English Language Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Behaviour Management
- Differentiated instructions
- SEN support
- Student assessment
- Classroom preparation & Organisation
- safeguarding & Maintaining safe Learning environment
- Group & One to One Teaching
- Strong communication & listening skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Resourceful and creative
- Building positive relationships with learners
- Managing groups of pupils
- Powerpoint & Microsoft Office
Timeline
Exam invigilator
Edgbaston high school for girls
2024.11 - Current
Learning Support Assistant
Crocketts primary school
2022.04 - 2023.07
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Norfolk house school
2019.10 - 2020.03
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Crocketts community primary school
2017.10 - 2020.03
Supported Living Support Worker
Housing 21
2008.03 - 2013.03
SUPPORT WORKER
Agnes House
2004.08 - 2008.04
Level 5 certificate in Teaching English -CertTESOL - Education
Trinity College London
02/2026 - 05/2026
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education Studies
Newman University
Foundation Degree in Arts - Teaching and learning Support
Newman University
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning in schools.
Aureila Training Ltd
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in children's learning and development (early years educator)
Ever Green Academy
NVQ Level 2 - Certificate for the children and young people's workforce
Evergreen Academy
NVQ Level 2 - beauty therapist
Sandwell college