Andrea Pickles

I have worked in the EYFS education sector for almost 21 years.The first 16 years was at one school and the last few years I have worked as a supply in various schools both long and short term. I love seeing the little ones progress in all aspects of learning covering all the curriculum, joining in with their play and learning getting covered in mud, paint and all things messy. I have had lots of training over the years including Makaton, Prevent, Safeguarding, Peg feeding, Paediatric First Aid, I have a Cache Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practise.

I absolutely love the job I do as it is different everyday and it keeps me young getting down to their level and interacting with them, there’s nothing better than sending the children home dirty then that way I know they have had fun. I can’t ever imagine doing anything else.

16 years at Beeston Primary School Nursery as a Teaching Assistant

1 Year at Methley Primary School. Nursery & Year one looking after SEND children including one child with complex medical needs

1 Year Blackgaites Primary school 2-4 year olds looking after SEND and Teaching Assistant As Supply

1 year at Primley Wood Primary School in Nursery as supply (2-4 year olds)

Various schools as short term supply

I have Level 2 in Maths - Park Lane College, Leeds c grade GCSE in English- Bridlington School

Cache Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practise -Park Lane College, Leeds