Sumayyah Vasa
Stockton-on-Tees
Summary
Offering a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and a compassionate approach to supporting students. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse student needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
41
41
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Vision for Education
Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Enhanced children's learning experiences by successfully adapting routines to meet diverse needs.
- Implemented effective communication strategies, including visual prompts and print lanyards.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Supervised students in classrooms, lunchtimes, breaktimes, and trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Whitmore Park Primary School
Coventry, West Midlands
2024.11 - 2025.08
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
- Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Edgewick Community Primary School
Coventry
2022.10 - 2024.10
- Achieved enhanced learning outcomes by delivering tailored care to children with special needs, including those with ASD and ADHD.
- Successfully navigated emergency situations, ensuring children remained safe and supported during crises like seizures.
- Established a robust safeguarding framework, protecting children, staff, and visitors within the school environment.
- Tracked and documented children’s progress through detailed journals, showcasing interactions and accomplishments.
- Created an environment rich in resources, fostering child-initiated and open-ended play opportunities.
- Ensured a well-organised classroom, regularly updating displays to celebrate children's work and milestones.
- Amplified school visibility and community engagement through proactive social media promotion of events and learning activities.
Education
Complex Communication Team, Coventry SEND Support
Coventry 2001.04 - 2024.05
Complex Communication Team
CoventryMental Health England
CoventryBlithfield Safety Limited, Coventry City Council
Coventry 2023.10 -
Bringing Up Baby
2009.09 - 2011.11
NVQ Level 3 -
Tinies Training
Hounslow 2001.04 - 2010.04
Stockton Sixth Form College
2004.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs -
Grangefield School & Technology College
Stockton-on-Tees 1999.09 - 2004.07
Languages
English
Fluent
Gujarati
Native
Urdu
Fluent
Affiliations
- Hiking, Cycling and Swimming.
Timeline
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Vision for Education
2025.09 - 2026.04
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Whitmore Park Primary School
2024.11 - 2025.08
Blithfield Safety Limited, Coventry City Council
2023.10 -
Teaching assistant in primary school
Edgewick Community Primary School
2022.10 - 2024.10
Bringing Up Baby
2009.09 - 2011.11
Stockton Sixth Form College
2004.09 - 2006.07
Complex Communication Team, Coventry SEND Support
2001.04 - 2024.05
NVQ Level 3 -
Tinies Training
2001.04 - 2010.04
GCSEs -
Grangefield School & Technology College
1999.09 - 2004.07
Complex Communication Team
Mental Health England