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Sarah Jane Simonds

Sarah Jane Simonds

Gloucester,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated educational support professional with experience in classroom technology usage and motivating reluctant learners. Proficient in creating engaging classroom displays and implementing positive reinforcement techniques to enhance student learning. Skilled in supporting students with learning disabilities and providing one-to-one assistance, particularly in Key Stage One and special educational needs (SEN) settings. Demonstrates multicultural awareness and knowledge of child safeguarding, health and safety compliance, and COVID-19 policy adherence. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments through phonics teaching, reading intervention strategies, and outdoor learning experiences.

Student-focused teaching team member ready to help students with assignments, organise class spaces and update records. Offers attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Teaching assistant in primary school

Ivy Resource Group
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2024 - Current
  • Incorporated technology into lessons improving children's ICT skills.
  • Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
  • Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
  • Managed extracurricular activities such as sports events or field trips to provide varied learning experiences for pupils outside the classroom setting.
  • Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
  • Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
  • Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
  • Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
  • Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
  • Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
  • Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
  • Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
  • Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
  • Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
  • Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
  • Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
  • Gave students papers related to assignments and collected finished work.

Sales assistant

Morrisons
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
  • Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
  • Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
  • Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
  • Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
  • Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
  • Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.
  • Prepared orders for customers with wrapped, bagged and boxed items.

Sales assistant

Shoe Zone
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
  • Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
  • Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
  • Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
  • Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Processed returned or exchanged items and provided refunds to customers.
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.
  • Managed customer lines for minimum wait times and high satisfaction.

Trainee Optical Assistant

Boots Opticians
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Participated in training and seminars to enhance skills and promote growth.
  • Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
  • Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
  • Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
  • Collected customer information for new orders, verified details and obtained missing data to meet project requirements.
  • Ensured cleanliness and sterility of optical instruments, maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
  • Managed patient files and database updates for timely data tracking.

Teacher in a primary school

Gloucester Learning Alliance
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2017 - 10.2023
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
  • Assisted in preparation of lesson plans, resulting in well-organised, effective classes.
  • Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
  • Managed extracurricular activities such as sports events or field trips to provide varied learning experiences for pupils outside the classroom setting.
  • Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
  • Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
  • Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
  • Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
  • Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
  • Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons improving children's ICT skills.
  • Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
  • Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
  • Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
  • Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
  • Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
  • Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
  • Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
  • Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
  • Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
  • Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
  • Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
  • Gave students papers related to assignments and collected finished work.
  • Applied student assessment information to personalise support for students struggling with assignments.

Education

NVQ Level 1 - Child Care

Royal Forest of Dean College
Coleford, Gloucestershire
09.1991 - 05.1993

Skills

  • Assisting with school trips
  • Classroom technology usage
  • Motivating reluctant learners
  • Classroom displays creation
  • Positive reinforcement techniques usage
  • Learning disabilities knowledge
  • Behavioural understanding
  • Reading instruction
  • Phonics knowledge
  • Aid in exam preparation
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • 1:1 student assistance
  • Playground supervision
  • Early Years teaching support
  • Multicultural awareness in teaching
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) support
  • One-to-one student support
  • Child safeguarding
  • Class supervising
  • COVID-19 policy adherence
  • Phonics teaching
  • Reading intervention strategies
  • School safeguarding awareness
  • Classroom setup
  • Outdoor learning

Affiliations

  • I enjoy getting lost in a good book. watching and supporting our local rugby team. Spending time with my family.

Timeline

Sales assistant

Morrisons
04.2025 - 09.2025

Teaching assistant in primary school

Ivy Resource Group
09.2024 - Current

Sales assistant

Shoe Zone
11.2023 - 04.2024

Trainee Optical Assistant

Boots Opticians
11.2023 - 11.2023

Teacher in a primary school

Gloucester Learning Alliance
09.2017 - 10.2023

NVQ Level 1 - Child Care

Royal Forest of Dean College
09.1991 - 05.1993

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