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Teaching Assistant CV example

What to include in a teaching assistant cv: relevant evidence, skills, sample achievement structures and template suggestions.

A useful starting point

Setting, age group, and how you supported learning or inclusion. One or two pages. Skip claiming you were the teacher. Skip this if you have QTS and want teacher posts.

These examples illustrate structure, not a real applicant’s history. Replace every sample detail with your own evidence. Follow the employer’s instructions on qualifications, registration, document length and file format.

Evidence to consider

  • School phase
  • SEN experience if true
  • Interventions you ran
  • Safeguarding

Illustrative achievement bullets

  • TA in a Year 4 class of 31, supporting 4 EHCP pupils
  • Delivered a daily 20-minute phonics intervention to a group of 6
  • Recorded behaviour incidents in the school system the same day
  • Covered lunch duty three times a week for two terms

Relevant skills to substantiate

Interventions · SEN support · Safeguarding · Behaviour support · Record keeping · Team with the teacher

What to leave out

  • Photos
  • Teacher-only claims
  • Every school trip

Choose a layout

Explore the classic template or use it in the CV builder. This is a suggested layout; follow the vacancy’s requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a TA qualification?

List it if you have it. Many schools hire on evidence. Do not invent a Level 3.

Photo?

No.

One page?

Usually yes.