Bakhtawar Malik
Teaching Assistant/Cover Teacher
Morden/London
Summary
Experienced teaching assistant with over 8 years in fostering supportive learning environments and enhancing student engagement. Expert in behavior management and lesson planning, adept at collaborating with educators to develop tailored strategies for diverse classrooms. Committed to promoting positive behavior and communication among students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Learning Support Assistant
Lambeth College
Morden London
10.2025 - Current
Cover Teacher
Harris academy sutton
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Support children with complex needs, fostering independent learning and positive behaviour
- Provide updates to teachers, ensuring coordinated care
- Implement childcare plans, maintaining a safe and engaging environment
- Engage in sensory activities, encouraging development
- Monitor and record observations for accurate reporting
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepare lesson materials to support classroom activities
- Assist teachers in managing pupil behaviour
- Guide small groups in targeted learning tasks
- Facilitate smooth lesson delivery and enhanced engagement
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
London
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Support classroom management, enabling effective lesson delivery and pupil engagement
- Assist with lesson preparation, promoting teamwork and classroom participation
- Provide tailored support to students, encouraging progress in understanding and participation
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
London
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Support classroom management to maintain focus
- Deliver tailored lesson support for individual needs
- Collaborate with teachers to adapt resources and promote inclusion
- Foster class cohesion through inclusive participation
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepare resources to support lesson delivery
- Facilitate classroom activities for effective learning
- Provide tailored interventions for individual pupils
- Collaborate with teachers to adapt lesson plans
- Promote inclusive participation across abilities
Teaching Assistant
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Organise classroom resources and help plan activities
- Facilitate student participation in lessons and school events
- Communicate pupil concerns to relevant staff promptly
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Learning Support Assistant
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensuring students feel comfortable and confident in their own abilities and encouraging children to communicate effectively.
- Strengthening the relationship between the teachers and the students and supporting them to understand instructions.
- Prepared classroom materials and set up equipment for lessons and activities.
- Contributed to the organisation and running of school events and extracurricular activities.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, implementing strategies to promote positive behaviour.
Teaching Assistant in Primary School
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Support pupils in class and group settings, adapting to diverse learning needs
- Manage behaviour to maintain a focused, inclusive classroom environment
- Invigilate exams, ensuring adherence to procedures and fairness
- Foster positive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement
- Observe and respond to pupil needs, promoting equitable access to learning
Customer Service
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Respond to pupil needs efficiently
- Communicate lesson aims clearly
- Support learning in dynamic settings
- Manage multiple classroom tasks
- Adapt to challenging situations
English and Science Teacher
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Support English and science lessons for Years 6 and 7
- Encourage class discussions to build pupil confidence
- Foster motivation and engagement in learning
- Make learning more enjoyable for students
Education
Certificate of Higher Education -
University of the West of Scotland
London, United KingdomBachelor of Art's - English
University of York
Multan, Pakistan05-2017
Skills
Curriculum Development
Conflict Resolution
Adaptive Teaching
Interactive Learning
Emotional Intelligence
Certification
Safeguarding Children - Zen Educate - Nov 2022
Interests
Reading, Watching Documentaries, Social Work, Arts and Crafts
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant
Lambeth College
10.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
11.2024 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
11.2024 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
11.2024 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
10.2024 - 04.2025
Cover Teacher
Harris academy sutton
09.2024 - 07.2025
Teaching Assistant
06.2024 - 07.2024
Learning Support Assistant
04.2024 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant in Primary School
11.2022 - 05.2023
Customer Service
03.2022 - 04.2022
English and Science Teacher
09.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Art's - English
University of York
Certificate of Higher Education -
University of the West of Scotland