Ann Smith
Experienced childcare and education support professional
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About
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.
Experience
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.
Education
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)
