Elizabeth Simmonds
Blofield,norwich
Summary
Compassionate professional dedicated to fostering children's growth in safe, nurturing environments. Builds supportive relationships that enhance learning and development while maintaining calmness in challenging situations. Collaborates effectively with teams and adapts to diverse needs, promoting an inclusive atmosphere that values every individual.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Assistant
Inspiration trust
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered consistent 1:1 support for child with high special educational needs, adapting learning activities to individual cognitive, emotional, and sensory needs while de-escalating heightened behaviour.
- Created calm, nurturing, and inclusive environment fostering emotional security, independence, and confidence.
- Provided escalation techniques and clear routines to enhance engagement and learning.
Senior Support worker
Break Charity
Norwich, norfolk
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Led shift team, providing support and facilitating communication with other professionals through meetings, emails, and phone calls.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and person-centred approaches.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders, ensuring precise documentation of dosages and side effects.
- Promoted a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment, valuing diversity among residents and staff.
- Created a safe environment for residents through proactive measures., happy, and relaxed environment, encouraging residents' comfort and wellbeing.
- Managed household expenditure and processed claims to finance department, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Assisted colleagues with urgent issues during out-of-hours shifts. colleagues on a rotational basis.
Teaching Assistant
Unity Education Trust
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed challenging student behaviours during lessons, promoting a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Assisted students and teachers during lessons, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods for various subjects to support student learning. and collaborated with different team members.
Play host/ party host
Cambridge National Child Jump for Joy
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Engaged directly with customers during pay and play sessions and parties, enhancing their experience.
- Coordinated logistics for parties, ensuring smooth operations and prepared food during sessions.
- Handled bookings via phone and in person, facilitating seamless customer interactions.
Education
GCSEs -
Thorpe St Andrews School and Sixth Form
01-2019
Childcare and Educator Level 3 Cache (Equivalent to 3 A Levels) -
Thorpe St Andrews School and Sixth Form
01-2021
Skills
- Supporting children
- Inclusive classroom
- Learning facilitation
- Student engagement
- Behavioural control
- Trust building
- Professional communication
- Team leadership
- Teamwork
- Adaptable
- Strong time-management skills
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Nurturing
- Care
- Consistency
- Initiative
- Relationship support
- Understood
Timeline
Classroom Assistant
Inspiration trust
11.2025 - Current
Senior Support worker
Break Charity
05.2023 - 10.2025
Teaching Assistant
Unity Education Trust
11.2021 - 05.2023
Play host/ party host
Cambridge National Child Jump for Joy
10.2019 - 12.2021
GCSEs -
Thorpe St Andrews School and Sixth Form
Childcare and Educator Level 3 Cache (Equivalent to 3 A Levels) -
Thorpe St Andrews School and Sixth Form