Niamh Woods

I have recently completed my MSc in Psychology at Cardiff University and I am seeking
opportunities within the field to gain further experience before applying for a P.H.D. I am an
enthusiastic, committed worker and passionate about helping individuals reach their potential
in their personal and social development. I am able to comfortably adapt to most working
environments whether that is working in a team or individually and I am ready to start work
immediately.

Intervention Support Worker / Cardiff Council / from 22/04/24 to present. I am currently
part of an out of hours team delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people
under children’s services.

Support Worker / Touchstone Support Services / from 04/12/23 to 04/03/24. I was a
support worker supporting children and young people in the care system in their daily lives. I
provide assistance to them and attend to their practical and emotional needs. As a support
worker, I work closely with referrals to help them address their difficulties and achieve their
potential.

Teaching Assistant / Axcis Education and Apollo Teaching Services / from 18/09/23 to
ongoing. I work for teaching agencies as a both a teaching assistant and a learning support
assistant (1:1). I have worked in many different schools with many different years including
mainstream and special needs schools with pupils with a range of special educational needs
and additional learning needs.

Cardiff University (2022 – 2023)
MSc Psychology (merit)
University of South Wales (2019 – 2022)
BSc Childhood Development (first class honours)
Bishop of Llandaff Church-in-Wales High School Sixth Form College (2017 – 2019)
4 A Levels:
BTEC Science (Distinction*)
English Literature (A)
Psychology (B)
Physical Education (A)
Welsh Baccalaureate (Distinction*)