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Samina Sharif

Heckmondwike,Yorkshire

Summary

A well-qualified, experienced and dedicated individual with over 10+ years experience in supporting and teaching young children aged 0-11 to make outstanding developmental and educational progress. I have extensive knowledge of child development, teaching strategies, and behaviour management, alongside a unique ability to identify individual needs, enabling me to tailor pupil learning in a way most beneficial to them. I am adept at working collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in a team environment to ensure the highest quality of work. I can manage sensitive parental interactions with empathy and clear communication, ensuring families feel heard, whilst maintaining professionalism and high standards. Fully trained in safeguarding and first aid as well as a good knowledge of policies and procedures including welfare, health and safety and security practises at work. Full enhanced DBS check. Looking for a position which will allow me to expand my skills and experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Higher level teaching assistant

Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire
12.2021 - Current
  • Preparing and delivering a creative curriculum for children aged 5-11 in subjects including Maths and English.
  • Supported SEND children using evidence-based techniques.
  • Marked and provided constructive feedback on tasks and projects.
  • Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievements.
  • Attended meetings and training sessions.
  • Worked as a team to share ideas, suggestions and support to improve teaching and the working environment.

Cover supervisor

Staincliffe Junior School
Batley, West Yorkshire
09.2014 - 12.2021
  • Short term cover in the absence of the teacher.
  • Preparing and delivering learning activities.
  • Recording and reporting pupil progress.
  • Carrying out administration duties.
  • Organising and running interventions and clubs.

Teaching assistant

Pentland Infant and Nursery
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Working alongside class teacher supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
  • Providing 1:1 support to children who required additional tailored support.
  • Encourage independence and confidence in children.

Teaching assistant

Marland Hill Primary School
Rochdale, Lancashire
12.2011 - 02.2012
  • Supported a child with mild autism and who was partially deaf to achieve his IEP goals.
  • Motivated and encouraged him during mentally/physically challenging and frustrating times.
  • Supervisory duties.

Education

Level 3 NCFE Diploma - Teaching

Stonebridge College
Bournemouth, England
2011 - 2012

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Kirklees College
Dewsbury
2002 - 2004

A-Levels - English, Sociology and IT

Howden Clough High School and Sixth Form
Batley, Kirklees
2000 - 2002

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, IT, Urdu, Home Ec

Howden Clough High School
Batley, Kirklees
1996 - 2000

Skills

  • Excellent Communication and planning skills
  • Confident working with children and young people
  • Patient and understanding
  • Behaviour management
  • Safeguarding/Child protection
  • First Aid trained
  • Effective time management
  • Manage sensitive interactions with empathy and compassion
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 and data management
  • Can communicate in Urdu and Punjabi also





  • Safeguarding training
  • UK Data protection-Education
  • PREVENT
  • Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD awareness
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Child Protection
  • Regular Boxphish courses

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Higher level teaching assistant

Heckmondwike Primary Academy
12.2021 - Current

Cover supervisor

Staincliffe Junior School
09.2014 - 12.2021

Teaching assistant

Pentland Infant and Nursery
01.2013 - 07.2014

Teaching assistant

Marland Hill Primary School
12.2011 - 02.2012

Level 3 NCFE Diploma - Teaching

Stonebridge College
2011 - 2012

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Kirklees College
2002 - 2004

A-Levels - English, Sociology and IT

Howden Clough High School and Sixth Form
2000 - 2002

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, IT, Urdu, Home Ec

Howden Clough High School
1996 - 2000
Samina Sharif