Leah Jayne Simpson
Blackpool,Lancashire
Summary
I’m someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and helping them feel supported, understood, and able to succeed. With experience in SEND support and shift management, I’ve developed a calm, patient approach and a real confidence in communicating with all kinds of individuals. I’ve worked closely with families, colleagues, and external professionals, and I’m comfortable adapting to whatever a situation needs - whether that’s problem‑solving on the spot, guiding a team through a busy shift, or offering one‑to‑one support to someone who needs a bit of extra help.
I’m proud of the positive relationships I build and the way I bring stability, empathy, and clear communication into every role. I’m always looking to grow, learn, and take on new challenges, and I’m motivated by roles where I can make a difference - whether that’s in education, care, customer service, community work, or any people‑focused environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SEN Teacher
Moor Park Primary and Nursery school
Bispham, Lancashire
09.2025 - 08.2026
- I have taught a wide range across the curriculum, including Numeracy, Literacy, phonics, art, and understanding of the world, linked to learning the days of the week and morning sessions.
- These subjects taught have been in the form of attention autism and sensory stories, and have been adapted to meet the needs of the learners in the class.
- I have taken the responsibility of leading a team of 3 experienced TAs and a class of 8 children.
- I have developed high quality and engaging lessons following their individualised lesson targets from cherry garden and EHCP targets following their annual reviews and previous APDR targets.
- I have ensured my lessons are hands on and fun, including not being afraid to get myself covered in shaving foam and flour to encourage the children to explore during stage three of attention autism.
- I have collected evidence through the app 'Tapestry' following the cherry garden branches for each child in either picture or video format.
- Due to working with a high level of staff members in my class, I have led them and delegated responsibilities to ensure learning is reaching its full potential.
- During my time at Moor Park, I have also gained a positive relationship with the children, the staff and the parents, which is vital in a SEN environment.
- I have also written annual reviews for all of the children, experienced these meetings and held termly APDR meetings following legal requirements.
- Salary and benefits: £32,916
Unqualified Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Kirkham, Lancashire
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
- Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilising variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, interests, and abilities, promoting inclusive education.
- Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators to improve teaching quality.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Marton, Blackpool
09.2019 - 07.2025
- Reason for leaving: New Job
- Managed cash handling processes, including till reconciliation and deposit preparation, with zero discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints with tact and diplomacy, turning dissatisfied guests into repeat customers.
- Gave clear staff instruction to achieve production output.
- Coordinated with kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain seamless service during peak hours.
- Resolved conflicts between team members to maintain group harmony and productivity.
- Maintained workplace safety by observing occupational and environmental health requirements.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance.
- Achieved productivity targets by motivating and incentivising manufacturing teams.
- Implemented cost-control measures, slashing unnecessary expenditures and boosting the bottom line.
- Enforced good manufacturing practices governing waste control.
- Fostered a culture of mutual respect and collaboration, significantly improving staff morale and retention rates.
Education
BA (Hons) with QTS Primary Education (5-11) - Inclusion with SEND - Grade - 2:1
University of Cumbria
07.2025
A Level Sociology - Grade B - AQA
Blackpool Sixth Form College
07.2021
Pearson BTEC Double health and social care - Double Distinction Star
Blackpool Sixth Form College
07.2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Team leadership
- Special education law
- Curriculum development
- Inclusive education
- Parent engagement
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Emotional support
- Positive reinforcement
- Hardworking
- Positive attitude
- Personal care
- IEP development and implementation
- Communication
- Learning disabilities teaching strategies
- Conducting assessments
- Autism spectrum disorder knowledge
- Active listener
- Time-management
Certification
- QTS certified
Timeline
SEN Teacher
Moor Park Primary and Nursery school
09.2025 - 08.2026
Unqualified Teacher
Lancashire County Council
03.2025 - 08.2025
Shift Manager
McDonald's
09.2019 - 07.2025
BA (Hons) with QTS Primary Education (5-11) - Inclusion with SEND - Grade - 2:1
University of Cumbria
A Level Sociology - Grade B - AQA
Blackpool Sixth Form College
Pearson BTEC Double health and social care - Double Distinction Star
Blackpool Sixth Form College