Bami Sadiq
@bamisadiq
Dedicated pastoral and SEN support professional delivering student-focused care and behavioural improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated pastoral and special educational needs (SEN) support professional with broad experience across schools and community settings, delivering one-to-one support, mentoring, and behaviour management. I consistently adapt resources and strategies to boost engagement, progress and wellbeing.
My background includes roles as a Pastoral Manager, Teaching and Learning Assistant (1:1), and Behaviour Mentor where I led safeguarding initiatives, developed restorative behaviour strategies, contributed to EHCP reviews, and mentored students with complex needs to reduce exclusions and improve outcomes.
I bring strong customer-service and sales experience from high-volume retail and visitor environments, combined with excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills. I am proactive, resilient and thrive in dynamic settings where I can support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to inclusive school cultures.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Teaching and Learning Assistant
Repton School
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Provide one-to-one support for a student with additional learning needs, adapting resources and contributing to EHCP reviews to improve engagement and progress.
Pastoral Manager
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Mar 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 5 months)
Led safeguarding and pastoral support initiatives, liaising with parents and external agencies and implementing behaviour strategies that reduced exclusions and supported student wellbeing.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Active Recruitment
Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 (3 months)
Supported students with autism and ADHD in 1:1 and group settings, adapting materials and collaborating with SENCOs to monitor progress and behaviour.
Social Learning Mentor
Eastlea Community School
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 (2 months)
Delivered pastoral support and early intervention for at-risk students, facilitating social-emotional skill-building and tracking behavioural improvements.
Behaviour Mentor
St Andrews Youth Development
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Provided 1:1 and group mentoring for students with challenging behaviour, implementing behaviour plans and liaising with families and SENCO to support progress.
Sales Member
The Shard VG
Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 (7 months)
Delivered premium guest service at a high-traffic tourist attraction, handling ticketing, retail transactions and visitor enquiries to maintain high satisfaction.
Sales Consultant
Safestore Ltd
Aug 2018 - Nov 2018 (3 months)
Consulted with customers to assess storage needs, recommended solutions and consistently met sales targets while managing contracts and after-sales service.
Sales Advisor
Adidas
Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 7 months)
Provided product advice and maintained visual merchandising in a high-traffic flagship store, driving sales and customer loyalty through excellent service.
Sales Assistant
New Look
Oct 2011 - May 2014 (2 years 7 months)
Assisted with daily retail operations including sales, stock control and visual merchandising, supporting seasonal promotions and store targets.
Security Steward
Wembley National Stadium
Apr 2009 - Oct 2011 (2 years 6 months)
Ensured crowd safety and smooth entry/exit during large events, communicating with teams and handling incidents calmly in high-pressure environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Media, Marketing & Public Relations
2012 - 2015
Grade: 2:1
Studied a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, Media, Marketing & PR and graduated with a 2:1.
The College of North East London
BTEC National Diploma Level 3, Media Production, Marketing & Games Development
2007 - 2009
Grade: Distinction
Completed a BTEC National Diploma Level 3 in Media Production, Marketing & Games Development, awarded Distinction.
Salisbury
GCSEs, General Secondary Education
2001 - 2005
Completed secondary education with GCSEs including English Language (B), English Literature (C), Drama (B), Mathematics (C), P.E. (B), and Music (C).
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