Teaching assistant CV example
Classroom experience. Classic design.
Schools and nurseries look for the age group you work with, what you do with children each day and how you keep them safe. These four complete CVs cover teaching assistants with and without experience, nursery assistants and qualified primary teachers.
Classroom experience. Classic design.
No classroom job yet. Minimal design.
Early years experience. Creative design.
Qualified primary teacher. Professional design.
| Check | For | On your CV |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced DBS check | Every job here | Work with children needs it; say if you are on the Update Service. |
| Keeping children safe in education | School staff in England | All school staff must read Part one of the 2026 edition, in force from 1 September 2026. |
| Qualified teacher status | Teachers | Usually needed to teach in a state school in England (National Careers Service). |
| Paediatric first aid | Nursery staff | Needed to work in a nursery (National Careers Service). |
| GCSE English and maths | Most jobs here | Grades 9 to 4 are usually expected; write the grades. |
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