I am an enthusiastic professional currently working as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Nafia's Arts in Dartford and serving as a Student Representative at Oxford Brookes University. I have a strong passion for supporting and advocating for students, promoting inclusive education, digital safeguarding, and wellbeing. My background includes experience in educational support, community outreach, and content creation. I am skilled at collaborating with teams to deliver impactful results while continuously developing my knowledge and skills. With extensive teaching assistant experience, particularly supporting medical and SEN students, I am committed to fostering positive environments that encourage confidence and learning. Beyond education, I enjoy creative pursuits such as Mehendi designing, cooking, and digital content creation as a part-time Henna tattoo artist and cooking YouTuber. I am fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and I thrive in roles that combine creativity, community engagement, and digital innovation.

Nafia Akhtar Bashiruddin

I am an enthusiastic professional currently working as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Nafia's Arts in Dartford and serving as a Student Representative at Oxford Brookes University. I have a strong passion for supporting and advocating for students, promoting inclusive education, digital safeguarding, and wellbeing. My background includes experience in educational support, community outreach, and content creation. I am skilled at collaborating with teams to deliver impactful results while continuously developing my knowledge and skills. With extensive teaching assistant experience, particularly supporting medical and SEN students, I am committed to fostering positive environments that encourage confidence and learning. Beyond education, I enjoy creative pursuits such as Mehendi designing, cooking, and digital content creation as a part-time Henna tattoo artist and cooking YouTuber. I am fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and I thrive in roles that combine creativity, community engagement, and digital innovation.

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I am an enthusiastic professional currently working as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Nafia’s Arts in Dartford and serving as a Student Representative at Oxford Brookes University. I have a strong passion for supporting and advocating for students, promoting inclusive education, digital safeguarding, and wellbeing. My background includes experience in educational support, community outreach, and content creation. I am skilled at collaborating with teams to deliver impactful results while continuously developing my knowledge and skills.

With extensive teaching assistant experience, particularly supporting medical and SEN students, I am committed to fostering positive environments that encourage confidence and learning. Beyond education, I enjoy creative pursuits such as Mehendi designing, cooking, and digital content creation as a part-time Henna tattoo artist and cooking YouTuber. I am fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and I thrive in roles that combine creativity, community engagement, and digital innovation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Intermediate

Work Experience

Entrepreneur in Residence at Nafia's Arts
September 1, 2024 - Present
Managed the budget and financial operations of the business, delivering consistent financial results. Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills to collaborate successfully and deliver results. Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Student Representative at Oxford Brookes University
July 1, 2024 - Present
Acted as a liaison between students and academic staff to communicate feedback and concerns. Advocated for inclusive education practices, digital safeguarding, and student wellbeing. Facilitated peer discussions, surveys, and forums to gather student insights. Collaborated with faculty to improve curriculum and support services. Promoted engagement through events and student-led initiatives. Contributed to policy discussions on accessibility, SEN support, and digital safety. Supported diverse student voices in decision-making processes.
Teaching Assistant (Medical) at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
April 30, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Monitored medical students’ needs and worked with SENDco. Served as a first aider attending medical emergencies. Led interventions addressing Dyslexia, Handwriting, Executive Functioning, De-escalation, Zones of Regulation, confidence, and wellbeing. Maintained administrative records using Microsoft Office and Teams. Managed SEN year group issues and meetings, arranged drop-in sessions, and liaised with staff. Maintained medical room readiness for emergencies and delegated office tasks appropriately.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Northfleet School for Girls
April 30, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Supported literacy and numeracy programs. Assisted SEN students including ADHD, ASD, EAL, Dyslexic. Delivered dyslexia and EAL interventions for years 8 to 11. Prepared lesson plans for Dyslexia and EAL. Supported Food Tech and PE lessons. Supervised classes in teachers' absence.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant at Wentworth Primary School
December 1, 2018 - Present
Supported teachers by supervising classroom activities and working with children individually or in groups. Assisted with guided reading one-to-one.
Mid-Day Meal Supervisor at Wentworth Primary School
November 1, 2018 - Present
Ensured safety of schoolchildren during lunchtime, supervised pupils in dining hall and playground, and monitored restricted areas.
Entrepreneur in Residence at Nafia's Arts
September 1, 2024 - Present
Managed the budget and financial operations of the business, delivering consistent financial results. Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills to collaborate successfully and deliver results. Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
Student Representative at Oxford Brookes University
July 1, 2024 - Present
Acted as liaison between students and academic staff to communicate feedback and concerns. Advocated for inclusive education, digital safeguarding, and student wellbeing. Facilitated peer discussions, surveys, and forums. Collaborated with faculty to improve curriculum and support. Promoted engagement through events and initiatives. Contributed to accessibility, SEN support, and digital safety policy discussions. Supported diverse student voices in decision-making.
Teaching Assistant (Medical) at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
April 30, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Monitored medical students’ needs and worked with SENDco. Attended medical emergencies as a first aider. Ran interventions for diverse student needs including Dyslexia and Wellbeing sessions. Managed SEN year group, arranged meetings, took minutes, and liaised with class teachers. Maintained the medical room and delegated SEN office duties.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Northfleet School for Girls
April 30, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Supported literacy and numeracy, and assisted SEN students including ADHD, ASD, EAL, Dyslexia. Conducted interventions and lesson planning. Supported food tech and PE lessons. Supervised classes in teacher absence.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant at Wentworth Primary School
December 1, 2018 - Present
Supported teachers by supervising classroom activities and working one-to-one and in groups with children. Assisted with guided reading.

Education

BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at Global Banking School – Oxford Brookes University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028
Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification Level 2 in ICT at North Kent College
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification Level 2 in English at North Kent College
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (Secondary School) at North Kent College
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) at The Learning Shop
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Core Foundation for Teaching 8 Modules at Recruitment Development Solutions
January 1, 2012 - September 1, 2025
Diploma in Threading at Tranquility Beauty
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2025
Advance Diploma in Software Application at Institute Of Computechnics, India
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Diploma in Fashion Designing, Textile Designing, CAD at India International Trade Centre
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Intermediate - Passed - First Division at Islamia Junior College for Girls
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Secondary Education - Passed - First Division at Unique High School, India
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1998
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at Global Banking School – Oxford Brookes University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028

Qualifications

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificates in Various Support and Awareness Areas (Autism, Specific Learning Difficulties, Behaviour That Challenges)
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Edexcel Functional Skills Level 2 ICT
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Edexcel Functional Skills Level 2 English
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Cache Level 2 Certification in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Cache Level 2 Certification in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Cache Level 2 Certification in Understanding Autism
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF)
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Diploma in Threading
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2025
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification Level 2 in ICT
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification Level 2 in English
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (Secondary)
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025
Medway Safeguarding Children Partnership Certifications
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Bullying and Cyberbullying Certification
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Creative Education - SWAN Framework
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Cache Level 2 Certification in Understanding Behavior That Challenges
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Cache Level 2 Certification in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Cache Level 2 Certification in Understanding Autism
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
OCR Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 3
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF)
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Core Foundation for Teaching 8 Modules
January 1, 2012 - September 1, 2025
Diploma in Threading
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2025
Advance Diploma in Software Application
January 1, 2002 - September 1, 2025
Diploma in Fashion Designing, Textile Designing, Computer Aided Designing
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail