Jemma Smith

Qualified HLTA

Sandhurst, England, United Kingdom

About

With over two years of experience as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and now a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Science, I have developed a strong foundation in supporting students’ learning. I am skilled in providing tailored academic assistance, managing classroom behaviour and delivering lessons.

Experience

  • Bartender at Crowthorne social sports club
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Edgbarrow Secondary School (Full-time · 3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Higher level teaching assistant
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Learning Support Assistant
      Sep 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Barchester Healthcare (1 yr 4 mos)
    • Healthcare Assistant
      Jun 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

      I was part of a team responsible for safeguarding the elderly and residents living with a range of medical conditions. I was responsible for maintaining the wellbeing of residents by providing personal care, assisting with mealtimes and reporting any concerns. When required I would provide cover for the other departments; kitchen assistant, hostess, activities and housekeeping.

    • Activities Assistant
      Aug 2019 - Aug 2019 · 1 mo

      Covered this department while recruitment and holidays was being undertaken. Led the activities planned by the coordinator in small groups of residents.

  • Primark (Part-time · 3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Retail Assistant
      Sep 2015 - Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Transferred to and from locations- adapting to the different store layout and role. Responsible for maintaining a department to standards set by the supervisor and managers. Processed sales and returns and exchanges in line with company policy. Acted as the backup weekend cash assistant.

    • Cash office assistant
      Feb 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Worked in the cash office, balancing yesterdays till floats and creating new ones, and balancing the safe. Handled large amounts of cash, creating lodgements. Answered incoming calls, answering queries or transferring the call where appropriate.