Elizabeth Murphy
Belfast,Antrim
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
schools counsellor
Jigsaw community counselling
Belfast, Antrim
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Counselled individuals struggling with mental health conditions.
- Talked with family members when patients were unable to self-advocate.
Shop Assistant
Tesco
Belfast, Antrim
06.2000 - 06.2024
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on specific needs.
- Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
- Managed stock levels on the shop floor, restocking items to maintain optimal inventory.
- Addressed customer complaints with empathy, resolving issues to ensure satisfaction.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- Organised and displayed items in visually appealing manner.
- Processed transactions efficiently, including cash, credit card, and gift voucher payments.
Special Needs Assistant
Shaftsbury Nursery school
Belfast, Antrim
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated a caring and empathetic approach to supporting emotional and physical needs of students.
- Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
- Assisted special needs students with daily activities to promote independence and improve life skills.
- Monitored and recorded progress of SEN students, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
- Supervised and supported SEN pupils to complete in-class activities.
- Provided 1:1 assistance to SEN students with behaviour and learning difficulties.
- Quickly built strong, long-lasting relationships with students to obtain extensive knowledge on individual needs and struggles.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to students facing challenges, fostering a positive self-image.
- Encouraged student interaction to develop positive learning and socialisation experiences.
- Prepared indoor and outdoor spaces for recreational activities to support children's physical health and development.
- Assisted in adapting classroom environments to be more sensory-friendly for students with sensory processing issues.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through structured group activities and peer interactions.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing problem behaviour through redirection tactics and positive behavioural modelling.
- Closely monitored student progress to assess areas for development and extra support required.
Family Support Practitioner
Shaftsbury Nursery School
Belfast, Antrim
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered one-to-one support sessions to parents and children, focusing on building positive relationships and resilience.
- Organised community events aimed at promoting family cohesion and providing networking opportunities for parents.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practices related to family support and child protection.
- Advocated on behalf of families with external organisations to secure resources and support services.
- Facilitated parenting workshops aimed at improving communication, discipline, and nurturing skills among parents.
Special Needs Assistant
Glenbank Nursery School
Belfast, Antrim
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated a caring and empathetic approach to supporting emotional and physical needs of students.
- Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
- Assisted special needs students with daily activities to promote independence and improve life skills.
- Monitored and recorded progress of SEN students, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
- Supervised and supported SEN pupils to complete in-class activities.
- Provided 1:1 assistance to SEN students with behaviour and learning difficulties.
- Quickly built strong, long-lasting relationships with students to obtain extensive knowledge on individual needs and struggles.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to students facing challenges, fostering a positive self-image.
- Prepared indoor and outdoor spaces for recreational activities to support children's physical health and development.
- Encouraged student interaction to develop positive learning and socialisation experiences.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through structured group activities and peer interactions.
- Provided 1:1 and group support for class activities and outdoor recreation.
- Prepared classrooms for lessons by setting workspaces, distributing teaching material and loading presentations onto interactive whiteboards.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing problem behaviour through redirection tactics and positive behavioural modelling.
Playgroup Assistant
Hobby Horse Playgroup
Belfast, Antrim
09.2010 - 07.2019
- Cleaned up after activities to prepare rooms for next sessions.
- Entertained children with games, stories and age-appropriate films.
- Cleaned and sanitised play areas and equipment for excellent health and hygiene standards.
- Created fun resources for children to aid learning and development.
- Reported faults and breakages to management, ensuring all play equipment was fit for purpose.
- Conducted regular risk assessments of play areas and equipment to maintain high safety standards.
- Established positive relationships with children to boost self-confidence.
- Prepared healthy, nutritious meals for children and supported with feeding.
- Targeted activities and games to suit children's ages and abilities.
- Set up equipment for children and monitored use to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Set up equipment, ready for children playtime, assembling while following safety guidelines.
- Developed positive child care environments through appropriate behaviour management.
- Promoted good hygiene with instruction on proper techniques, consistent monitoring and personal assistance.
- Observed children at play and during learning periods to identify concerns and informed parents of serious issues.
Playgroup Assistant
Hobby Horse playgroup
Belfast, Antrim
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Cleaned up after activities to prepare rooms for next sessions.
- Entertained children with games, stories and age-appropriate films.
- Cleaned and sanitised play areas and equipment for excellent health and hygiene standards.
- Monitored children's safety during play, promptly addressing any hazards or risky behaviours.
- Conducted regular risk assessments of play areas and equipment to maintain high safety standards.
- Created fun resources for children to aid learning and development.
- Reported faults and breakages to management, ensuring all play equipment was fit for purpose.
- Established positive relationships with children to boost self-confidence.
- Prepared healthy, nutritious meals for children and supported with feeding.
- Targeted activities and games to suit children's ages and abilities.
- Set up equipment for children and monitored use to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Set up equipment, ready for children playtime, assembling while following safety guidelines.
- Delivered games and activities with passion and enthusiasm, enhancing children's learning experiences.
- Supported children's hygiene needs with personalised support and diligent potty training.
- Developed positive child care environments through appropriate behaviour management.
- Led outdoor play sessions, encouraging physical activity and exploration of the natural environment.
- Built and nurtured friendly, caring relationships with children, enhancing family trust in care provisions.
- Guided children's social development through balanced approach involving learning and free play.
- Coordinated outdoor activities and recreational sporting events to keep children moving.
- Packed down and tidied away play equipment to maintain clear, safe classroom environments.
- Prepared and set up games and resources, aiding timely delivery of daily activities.
- Encouraged sharing and considerate play to aid social development.
- Adapted play activities to meet the diverse needs of children, including those with additional support needs.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive play environment, promoting positive interactions among children.
- Carried out diligent child safeguarding, quickly escalating issues and concerns to management.
- Applied behaviour management techniques to create a positive and respectful play environment.
- Aided educational, social and emotional growth with learning-through-play activities.
playgroup leader
Glenbank Playgroup
Belfast, Antrim
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
Timeline
schools counsellor
Jigsaw community counselling
09.2024 - 03.2026
Special Needs Assistant
Shaftsbury Nursery school
09.2023 - 03.2024
Family Support Practitioner
Shaftsbury Nursery School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Special Needs Assistant
Glenbank Nursery School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Playgroup Assistant
Hobby Horse playgroup
08.2015 - 01.2016
Playgroup Assistant
Hobby Horse Playgroup
09.2010 - 07.2019
playgroup leader
Glenbank Playgroup
09.2009 - 03.2011
Shop Assistant
Tesco
06.2000 - 06.2024