Senior Childcare Practitioner - Thrive Childcare and Education - Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
(2019-11)
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
Early years teacher - Step By Step - Cumbernauld, Glasgow
(2013-12 - 2019-10)
Step by step nursery. My main role is to provide excellent care standards for children between the age of six months to 5 years old.
- I provide care aswell as learning experiences in a daily basis, working in a team and taking on many responsibilities myself to enchace good quality standards.
- I do different online/computer work relating to childcare very often.
- I work in a workplace which rely on good time keeping, hard work and professionalism which I follow.
- I have worked in this role for 5 years now and I show my experience by helping others who are training.
- I support others when required.
- I have a kind personality and always welcome anybody who works alongside me.
Deputy Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) - Thrive Childcare and Education - Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
(2021-01 - 2022-01)
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, ensuring inclusive learning opportunities.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
- Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
- Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
- Organised classroom spaces to align with lessons and support children's learning.
- Advised parents on how to manage disruptive or unsocial behaviours at home.
- Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
- Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
- Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
- Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
- Supervised groups of up to [Number] children.
- Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
- Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
- Supervised and cared for children using enthusiastic communication to maintain engagement.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies and methodologies.
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Maintained accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
- Prepared functional facilities and learning resources in collaboration with room leader.
- Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
- Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
