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Teaching Assistant CV example (UK)
A teaching assistant CV for UK primary and secondary schools, covering SEND support, behaviour and safeguarding.
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Example CV profile
Patient and encouraging teaching assistant with experience supporting KS1 and KS2 pupils, including children with SEND and EHCPs. Confident delivering phonics and maths interventions and following safeguarding procedures.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- SEND & EHCP support
- Phonics interventions
- Behaviour management
- Safeguarding & child protection
- Small-group teaching
- Enhanced DBS (on Update Service)
- Working with parents & carers
- Classroom organisation
Example experience bullet points
- Delivered daily small-group phonics interventions to Year 1 pupils, tracking progress for the class teacher.
- Provided 1:1 support for a pupil with an EHCP, adapting resources to their targets.
- Applied the school behaviour policy consistently, using positive reinforcement to keep pupils engaged.
- Supervised breaks and lunchtimes, recording and reporting safeguarding concerns to the DSL.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (if held)
- GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
send · ehcp · safeguarding · behaviour management · phonics · dbs check · interventions
Tips for a teaching assistant CV
- Schools nearly always require GCSE English and Maths — state your grades.
- Say whether your DBS is on the Update Service.
- Give age groups and key stages you've worked with.
TA pay is usually set by local authority pay scales and is often pro rata for term-time only. Salary checker (ONS data).
FAQs
Can I be a teaching assistant with no experience?
Yes — volunteering, coaching or parenting experience can be relevant. Be specific and honest about what you did.
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