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CV Examples
Real, editable CV examples for care assistants, NHS healthcare roles, teaching assistants and more. Each one comes with a free downloadable Word template.
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Cover Letter Samples
Matching cover letter samples for the same roles, written to pair naturally with the CV examples above — also free to download and edit.
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Interview Tips
Sector-specific interview advice — what you'll actually be asked in NHS, care and teaching assistant interviews, and how to answer well.
Coming soonHow to write a CV that actually gets interviews
A good CV isn't a list of everything you've ever done — it's a short, targeted document that answers one question for the employer: can this person do the job, and will they be reliable doing it? Three things make the biggest difference:
- Lead with a short, specific personal statement. Two or three sentences naming your experience, your strongest relevant skills, and what you're looking for — not a generic paragraph that could apply to any job.
- Use real numbers wherever you can. "Supported 8 residents per shift" reads as far more credible than "supported residents with daily care," and it's just as true.
- Match the language in the job advert. If the advert says "person-centred care" or "safeguarding," use those exact words where they genuinely apply to your experience — many employers, especially the NHS and schools, score applications against specific criteria.
Our CV examples apply all three of these in practice, broken down role by role so you can see exactly how they work for your sector.
Who we help
We focus on roles where good, specific advice is hard to find elsewhere — starting with:
Care & Support Work
CV examples, cover letters and interview tips for care assistants and support workers in residential and domiciliary care.
NHS & Healthcare
Applications built around the NHS values framework, for healthcare assistant and support worker roles.
Education & Teaching Support
CV and cover letter examples for teaching assistant roles in UK primary and secondary schools.
More sectors are added regularly. If you'd like to see a particular role covered, let us know.
Frequently asked questions
Are the CV examples and templates really free?
Yes. Every CV example, cover letter sample and downloadable template on this site is free to use, with no sign-up or email address required.
Can I edit the downloadable templates?
Yes. Templates are provided as standard .docx Word files with clearly marked placeholder text (such as [Your Full Name]), so you can open them in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice and replace the placeholders with your own details.
Do you offer CV writing services?
No — this site is examples and templates only. We don't offer paid CV writing, and we don't ask for personal details to access any content on the site.
Which roles do you cover?
We currently cover care assistant, NHS healthcare assistant and teaching assistant roles in detail, with more sectors being added over time. See our full list of CV examples.