SHEERIN BEGUM
LEICESTER,Leicestershire
Summary
Compassionate Cover supervisor and Teaching Assistant with a BSc in Psychology and hands-on experience in supporting children. Expertise in child development, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour support, facilitating trusting relationships and consistent routines. Committed to enhancing pupils' learning and behaviour in diverse educational settings. Dependable and adaptable, with a focus on teamwork and continuous professional development in early years and classroom support.
Overview
2
2
Languages
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Informal Childcare & Family Support
Home Maker
Leicester, Leicestershire
06.2015 - Current
- Supported young children with daily routines including communication, play, dressing, hygiene, mealtimes and tidying up.
- Encouraged early language, confidence and social development through conversation, storytelling, reading and play.
- Helped children practise sharing, turn-taking and resolving small conflicts fairly and calmly.
- Responded to emotional outbursts with reassurance and distraction, establishing consistent routines and clear boundaries to support emotional regulation.
- Demonstrated transferable skills relevant to supporting children with diverse needs in a primary classroom through informal care experience.
- Developed transferable skills directly relevant to supporting children with a range of needs in a primary classroom.
- Provided care for elderly family members, enhancing reliability, empathy, organisational skills and calm decision-making in challenging situations.
Assistant Teacher
Kakatiya Public School
Nizamabad, India
11.2009 - 02.2014
- Developed and maintained a safe, inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
- Led classroom activities during teacher's absence, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Provided one-to-one support to students requiring additional help, focusing on building confidence and academic skills.
- Provided tailored tutoring to students in individual and small group settings, enhancing their understanding of subjects.
- Supported teachers in setting, administering and grading assignments and communicated students' progress to parents.
- Maintained records of student attendance and progress to assess individual mastery of subjects.
- Supervised students during lunch breaks and field trips, enhancing safety and well-being.
- Oversaw children during breaktimes and school trips, ensuring safety and adherence to school policies.
Education
BSc - Psychology
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India05-2009
Secondary Education / GCSE Equivalent -
Kakatiya High School & Junior College
Nizamabad, India05-2006
Skills
- Child behaviour support
- Play-based learning
- One-to-one pupil support and encouragement
- Classroom routines
- Safeguarding awareness and professional conduct
- Patience, resilience, adaptability and teamwork
- Adaptable, able to adjust to different classrooms, teachers and pupil needs
- Professional development commitment
- Inclusive approach
- Classroom supervision
- Lesson support
- Child safeguarding
- Behavior management
- Small group tutoring
- Emotional support
- Individual learning support
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
References
References available on request.
Training & Professional Development
- Working towards Level 2 Early Years Qualification through self-directed study and preparation to enroll with a training provider.
- Regular self-study in the EYFS framework, early years best practice, behavior management and positive reinforcement.
- Awareness of safeguarding guidance in schools, including the importance of following school policies and recording concerns appropriately.
Additional information
- Enhanced DBS: Not currently held; willing to obtain one as required.
- Transport: Please add transport details if required.
Timeline
Informal Childcare & Family Support
Home Maker
06.2015 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Kakatiya Public School
11.2009 - 02.2014
BSc - Psychology
Alagappa University
Secondary Education / GCSE Equivalent -
Kakatiya High School & Junior College