Camilla Pilton

I am an Early Years Practitioner ‘qualified ‘Outstanding’ and level 6, plus an enthusiastic and child focused professional with a nurturing nature and kind disposition. Having read your requirements, l am confident in fulfilling the criteria required.

As a hard worker l am efficient, on time and well presented, l have a smart appearance and can confidently speak to people from all backgrounds and cultures. As required, l am looking for a position and very flexible if extra hours required.

My current position is within King Edward’s School as an Early Years Practitioner with the Pre-Prep & Nursery School on a 2 term contract. I therefore have a good knowledge of the school’s requirements and procedures for a Teaching Assistant..

Early Years Practitioner

Having received my ‘Outstanding’ EYITT Qualification Level 6, plus excellent experience l am confident, professional and reliable as an Early Years Practitioner.

I am positive and kind with a respect for each pupil and each staff member. I am enthusiastic and child focused with a nurturing nature and kind disposition. As a hard worker l am efficient, on time and have a smart appearance and can confidently speak to children, parents and staff from all backgrounds and cultures.

Committed to a full time position and very flexible if extra hours are required or cover for other staff members, lunch cover, after school, meetings, trips, preschool and additional supervision.

I have extensive skills and experience through paid employment, voluntary work, activities and interests.

Since 2007 l have been working in junior schools, pre-schools and nurseries.

• Worked as an Early Years Practitioner & key worker in the Early Years Foundation Stage following the setting/school curriculum.
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• Developed strong trust as a key worker with parents and children. Have become a trusted member of their child’s development. Make handovers with parents/guardians mornings and afternoons, allowing for them to discuss their thoughts, hear about activities, future trips: plus update if medications or illnesses and injuries. Summarize the positives of school time for each child on collection. 

(Attached are parents ‘thank you’ letters from Key Children’s families)

• Creative and Safe Environment with children and key children. I have a friendly, open and fun approach which allows the children to build their confidence at their individual rates and allow them a safe friendly adult at their setting. A good listener and supportive developer of their academic and social skills.
• Experienced in working to requirements of class teacher and assist in the learning and development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher and SENCO. 
• Given special needs children to care for, as calm and confident in the school setting and class teacher was confident in my abilities.
• Use First Steps daily for: ‘What l did today’

Photographs of children their activities and projects.

Written progression of child’s development and achievements

Live – message option between myself and parents/guardians.

• Use First Steps for ‘Weekly Observations’ of Key children: Pinpointing developments with EYFS and CoEL. Write observations, take photographs and grade their development levels, and support the learning journey of each child.
• Trips and Events have been enriching and engaging for the children. Have taken them to theatre, parks, museums, fairs and sports days: both on foot, in cars and on coaches. Have practical experience and skills to keep children safe/able to enjoy their experience.
• Maintain confidentiality- each child has separate dos and don’ts according to the parents/ carer wishes. These can include: photographs (where and when allowed/or not). Individual passwords for child collection by non-parents. Special additional safety awareness for those under ‘protection’ from courts.

• Supervise children at all times and maintain appropriate child: teacher ratios.

• Attend scheduled staff and inset meetings when requested by the Staff & Head teacher.
• Follow and adhere to all School policies and procedures including child protection and health & safety practices and procedures.

Administrative duties

• Prepare/present displays of children's work.
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other administrative tasks in order to support learning and development.
• Register/attendance morning and after school.

Skills and Experience

• Support the aims and ethos of the school.
• Administer simple First Aid.
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Forest Schooling.
• After school club.
• Home Visits for new pupils.
• Attend special School Parent/Pupil Events.

E.g. Summer Fair, Jubilee Party.

• Prepare rooms/play areas each day/evening.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

Setting Rules and Procedures.

Attended meetings and setting procedures and training. Followed and adhered to school policies and procedures including child protection and health & safety practices and procedures.

• Including: 
• Forest School Training 2022
• First Aid Training & Certificate 2020
• Child abuse training 
• Anti-Terrorist training
• Fire Drills training
• Food Preparation/Handling Certificate
• Medication administering & documentation.
• Child food allergies (Lists and procedures)
• Child allergies ( Lists and procedures)
• Child rules (Religious or beliefs requirements)

Parents Letters and Comments

Parents and children have felt confident in my commitment and the level of care. l have received letters and cards that show the strong and positive relationships with parents, carers and their children which l have developed and nurtured.

• Early Years Teacher - EYITT Qualified ' Outstanding'

Bath Spa University

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• Degree BA Hons Design - (Art Skills)
• HND Diploma Design
• Foundation Art National Diploma
• Design O Level

(‘Qualified’ is highest level of the educational certificate)

Art A - Level

Maths O - Level

English O - Level

Biology O - Level

Art O - Level

Chemistry CSE - Level