Early Years Practitioner - Dedicated and enthusiastic with over six years of experience
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Dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner with over six years of experience supporting children's learning and development across nursery and preschool settings. Hold a Distinction in Level 3 Early Years qualification, GCSEs in Maths and English, First Aid trained, DBS checked, and full clean UK driving licence. Currently working towards CAVA A1 to become an Early Years Assessor and Trainer.
Strong understanding of EYFS framework, safeguarding, child development, and supporting children of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Known for being hardworking, approachable, patient, and an excellent communicator with ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Looking to progress career into an Early Years Assessor or Trainer role to support, mentor, and inspire the next generation of childcare professionals.
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 at Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery (2025-12 – Present)
Nursery Practitioner at Farm Work Play (2023-10 – 2025-10)
Based in the toddler room with 2-3 year olds with additional cover in preschool and baby rooms. Range of duties including helping with basic hygiene, potty training, learning through child-led activities and planned activities to help children reach their potential. Engaging with children during snack preparation and fruit naming activities.
Connecting with parents and carers to build relationships. Conducting safety checks around the nursery to ensure clean and safe environment. Working collaboratively with SENCO team to support children with additional needs.
Shop Assistant at ASDA (2023-06 – 2023-10)
Worked as a chilled colleague using app called Semefor to monitor products approaching expiry dates and reduce them for customers. Also performed reductions in produce, bread, and flower sections. Helped customers navigate the store and assisted with shelf restocking and cleaning.
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner at Little Moonbeams Day Nursery (2022-01 – 2023-04)
Mainly worked in the toddler room with additional placement in baby room and preschool room. Performed daily tasks to help maintain care of children. Taught children through various play-based methods. Designed new weekly activities to ensure children remain engaged and continue learning. Worked in a child-led nursery environment while obtaining Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Apprenticeship Early years at Whitstable Day Nursery (2019-12 – 2020-08)
Worked primarily in the baby room (0-2) with occasional coverage in older rooms (2-3). Performed basic care tasks including changing nappies, entertaining children, helping with hand washing preparation for meals. Set up messy and sensory play activities. Greeted parents on drop-off and pick-up. Helped maintain children's routines. Conducted basic cleaning and washing up in room, kitchen and garden.
Apprenticeship at Choochoos Day Nursery (2019-04 – 2019-11)
Early years practitioner working primarily in the baby room (0-2) with occasional work in caterpillars (2-3). Duties varied from helping clean the kitchen and preparing food to changing babies' nappies and keeping them entertained. Took children on walks to park, shops, or to see buses.
Planned and delivered sensory and messy play activities for the whole room. Conducted observations on key children regarding improvements and next steps. Participated in parent evenings to update parents on their child's progress.
Waitress at Whitstable harbor restaurant (2019-03 – 2019-04)
Performed basic service tasks including giving food to customers and providing appropriate cutlery for their meals. Cleared plates when customers finished eating. Cleaned and reset tables for the next customers.
Traineeship Programme Apprentice at Canterbury Middleton Murray (2019-03 – 2019-04)
Completed traineeship programme covering various training and work skills.
Waitress at The Huntsman of Brockenhurst (2018-08 – 2019-01)
Part-time contract working evenings after college and weekends. Delivered food to customers ensuring meals were perfect and hot. Checked customer satisfaction with meals and side orders. Took dessert orders and occasionally prepared desserts to customer specifications.
Cleared and reset tables. Performed closing jobs including polishing cutlery and stacking for the next morning. Set up breakfast for next day guests. For functions, ensured proper setup of cutlery, napkins, side plates, and kitchen utensils.
Cleaned tables and brought out buffet food. Assisted with preparing and serving desserts.
Kitchen Porter/Assistant at The Plough Inn (2018-01 – 2018-07)
Worked in a busy kitchen at a popular public house. Duties varied from cleaning tables, assisting the chef in preparing meals from the menu, general kitchen hygiene, to washing up. Cleaned entire kitchen ranging from stove to fryer to fridges/freezers and floor in preparation for the next morning.
Care Assistant - the Elderly at Private client (2017-04 – 2017-07)
Cared for a predominantly bed-bound and very frail client. Cooked meals and assisted with feeding. Performed personal hygiene tasks including washing and shaving. Conducted housework duties and read to client, particularly the daily newspaper. Fed client's animals and provided care for beloved cat named Marmite.
Private part time care at Private client (2017-04 – 2017-07)
Cared for a predominantly bed-bound and very frail client. Cooked meals and assisted with feeding. Performed personal hygiene tasks including washing and shaving. Conducted housework duties and read to client, particularly the daily newspaper. Fed client's animals and provided care for beloved cat named Marmite.
GCSE in English – Brockenhurst College (2018-09 – 2019-01)
GCSE in Maths – The Community College Whitstable (2012-09 – 2018-06)
Level 3 in Early Years – Level 3 Early Years qualification
