I’m Amy Jennis, currently studying screen acting at Met Film School Leeds, where I’m building strong camera skills and learning how the industry comes together—from performance to filmmaking. I enjoy creating work across acting-focused projects, and I’m especially motivated by opportunities that help me grow confidence in front of the lens and improve my craft through practical training. Alongside my screen acting training, I’ve built experience through teaching assistant roles supporting children with SEN needs, and through community- and performance-based work that keeps me connected to people and live audiences. I’m also actively involved in creating theatre work, and I’m currently producing and co-directing a play for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026.

Amy Jennis

I’m Amy Jennis, currently studying screen acting at Met Film School Leeds, where I’m building strong camera skills and learning how the industry comes together—from performance to filmmaking. I enjoy creating work across acting-focused projects, and I’m especially motivated by opportunities that help me grow confidence in front of the lens and improve my craft through practical training. Alongside my screen acting training, I’ve built experience through teaching assistant roles supporting children with SEN needs, and through community- and performance-based work that keeps me connected to people and live audiences. I’m also actively involved in creating theatre work, and I’m currently producing and co-directing a play for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026.

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I’m Amy Jennis, currently studying screen acting at Met Film School Leeds, where I’m building strong camera skills and learning how the industry comes together—from performance to filmmaking. I enjoy creating work across acting-focused projects, and I’m especially motivated by opportunities that help me grow confidence in front of the lens and improve my craft through practical training.

Alongside my screen acting training, I’ve built experience through teaching assistant roles supporting children with SEN needs, and through community- and performance-based work that keeps me connected to people and live audiences. I’m also actively involved in creating theatre work, and I’m currently producing and co-directing a play for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Teaching Assistant (TA) - across all year groups at Beachwood Primary School (Leeds)
February 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Continued Monday TA support across all year groups from nursery to year 3, helping maintain continuity of support for children.
Teaching Assistant (TA) at Broomfield SEN School (Leeds)
January 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Agency-based TA support continued in multiple settings to meet student needs and support learning.
Teaching Assistant (TA) - SEN support at the Link at SEN TA at The Link (Consortium Trust), Suffolk
January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026
Worked with students to learn through play during a three-week home-for-Christmas period, supporting learning and engagement in a play-based environment.
Teaching Assistant (TA) - across all year groups at Beachwood Primary School (Leeds)
November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Worked every Monday across all year groups from nursery to year 3, supporting classroom activity and day-to-day learning.
Teaching Assistant (TA) at Broomfield SEN School (Leeds)
September 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Part-time TA role through an agency across multiple classroom settings including formal, semi-formal and informal environments; supported SEN needs and extended skill set.
Teaching Assistant (Teaching Assistant via agency) - 1:1 and class support at Woodhall Primary School (Sudbury)
April 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
First job as a teaching assistant via an agency, working full-time; mornings supported a 1:1 SEN student and afternoons supported different year groups, mostly Year 1.
Bar staff / Bartender at The Ship Inn (Leeds)
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Worked as a bartender in a busy, old-fashioned pub in Leeds city centre during university second semester; supported customers in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Barista / Café staff (deli and café duties) at The Suffolk Deli (Grundisburgh)
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Worked 3–4 days per week during the Christmas break; duties included stocking, pricing, creating social media content, serving food, using the coffee machine, and supporting café operations.
Casting agency performer (auditions and acting work) at Star Casting (Leeds)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Joined the casting agency during university; agent Adam supports acting jobs around Leeds and West Yorkshire. Work has included a part on Emmerdale and live theatre performances including a two-week run of a Santa’s grotto.
Temporary café worker at Shape Maltings (Snap e)
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Temporary summer role working across multiple locations including bars, restaurants and cafés; focused on fast-paced café service and developed greater knowledge of café operations.
Bar staff / café and dog-sitting support (entrepreneurial role) at Saddles and Tails (Woodbridge)
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Supported a new business by stepping out of comfort zone; helped the owner with media content, dog-sitting, and publicity alongside developing time management and entrepreneurial skills.
Bartender / Bar service staff at Otley Hall - Marthas Barn (Woodbridge)
March 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Worked at a busy wedding venue to test and grow bartending skills in a fast-paced environment with increased responsibility compared to pub work.
Acting and events team member (theatre and training background) at Fresh Air Events (Woodbridge)
December 1, 2023 - Present
Worked with Fresh Air Events performing, also doing theatre and training at college; developed confidence and used performance skills to enhance customer service.
Administrator / Admin processor at G&M Tex Holdings Group (Claydon)
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Summer office job as an admin processor, working in a team to plan and meet targets; developed key transferable office skills.
Waitress at Bramford Cock (Ipswich)
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Waitress role that built hospitality experience and broadened skills by working alongside bar operations, improving understanding of how pub/hospitality work functions.
Bar and pub staff (progressed from pot wash to bartender) at Otley White Hart (Woodbridge)
April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024
Progressed from pot washing to bartending, learning how the pub operates; developed social confidence, worked in a fast-paced environment, and gained valuable lessons.

Education

Screen Acting (study) at Met Film School Leeds
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026

Qualifications

A Level (Media & Film, Acting, Business)
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE Media (Level 2): Distinction*
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE History: 8
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE Maths: 8
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE Biology: 8
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE Chemistry: 7
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE Physics: 7
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE English Language: 6
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE English Literature: 6
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE Film Studies: 9
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
GCSE Drama: 8
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
A Level Media & Film (equivalent to A*): Distinction*
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
A Level Acting (equivalent to A): Distinction
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026
A Level Business: A
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality