Ann Smith

Experienced childcare and education support professional with a background in nursery care, childminding, school catering, and team leadership. Skilled in providing high-quality care for young children, building positive relationships with parents, maintaining safe and nurturing environments, and working effectively as part of a team. Holds current Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and DBS certification.

Childminder's Assistant (2024-03 – Present)

• Provide care for approximately 12 children aged 9 months to 4 years in a small childcare setting.
• Support children's daily routines, including feeding, changing, sleep routines, and play activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents through clear and professional communication.
• Assist with food preparation and supervise snack and lunchtime meals.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment while adhering to safeguarding requirements.

Catering Assistant at Caterlink, Chesterton Primary School (2022-02 – 2024-03)

• Prepared and served meals while ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Maintained accurate food labelling and demonstrated strong allergy awareness.
• Supported stock control, ordering, and kitchen operations.
• Contributed to a clean, organised, and efficient working environment.

Catering Assistant / Kitchen Manager at Cambridge City Council, Teversham Primary School (2007-09 – 2010-05)

• Progressed from Catering Assistant to Kitchen Manager.
• Managed day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, ordering, and stock control.
• Led and supervised catering staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Maintained compliance with food safety and health and safety standards.

Nursery Assistant at The Old Schoolhouse Nursery (1999 – 2001)

• Worked within a private day nursery caring for children aged 3 to 18 months.
• Supported children's development and wellbeing within the baby room.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality childcare.

Nanny / Mother's Help (1997 – 1999)

• Provided daily care and support for two pre-school children within a family home.
• Supported children's routines, activities, and development.

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (RQF) in Counselling Skills (2022-10 – 2023-04)

BTEC Diploma in Nursery Nursing in Nursery Nursing – Cambridge Regional College (1995-09 – 1997-07)

– St Bede's Inter-Church School (1990-09 – 1995-07)