Alanis Harrison-Smith
Early Years Practitioner
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About
Dedicated and responsible Early Years Practitioner seeking a position where I can support children's learning, development, and wellbeing within a nurturing and inclusive environment. I bring hands-on classroom experience, strong safeguarding awareness, and a solid understanding of the EYFS. I aim to contribute positively to a team by providing high-quality support, building trusting relationships with children, and helping create a safe, engaging space that promotes confidence and growth.
Experience
Classroom assistant at Wygate park academy (2025-02 – 2025-06)
Supported children's learning through structured activities, guided play, and modelling positive communication.
- Applied EYFS principles to promote development across all areas of learning.
- Maintained strong safeguarding awareness and ensured a safe, supervised environment at all times.
- Assisted with daily routines including snack preparation, toileting support, transitions, and classroom organisation.
- Encouraged positive behaviour and supported children in developing self-regulation and emotional resilience.
- Prepared resources and organised learning areas to facilitate engaging and purposeful activities.
- Built positive, trusting relationships with children to support confidence, wellbeing, and engagement.
Education
GCSE in Combined science – Spalding academy (2023)
GCSE in English language – Spalding academy (2023)
GCSE in English literature – Spalding academy (2023)
GCSE in Maths – Spalding academy (2023)
GCSE in History – Spalding academy (2023)
GCSE in Art and design – Spalding academy (2023)
GCSE in Statistics – Spalding academy (2023)
GCSE in Health and social care – Spalding academy (2023)
VTCT Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy in Beauty Therapy – Boston college Spalding campus (2024)
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings – Peterborough college (2025)
NCFE Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development in Personal and Social Development – Peterborough college (2025)
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 Technical occupational entry for the early years practitioner diploma in Early Years Practitioner – Boston college (2026)