Joy Waititu

I am a warm, reliable, and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant with extensive experience supporting children from birth to five within nursery and preschool environments. I hold a BSc in Health and Social Care from the University of the West of England, which has strengthened my understanding of child development, safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice.

Since

January 2024, I have worked as an Agency Early Years Assistant across a range of busy nursery settings, where I have supported groups of children through play-based learning, daily care routines, and meaningful learning experiences aligned with the EYFS. I enjoy creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments where children feel confident, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

Nursery Nurse / Early Years Assistant (Agency) - Class Recruitment, Bristol - Bristol

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

• Supported children's learning, development, and well-being within nursery and preschool settings, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Supported planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities based on children's interests and developmental stages.
• Supported groups of key children by observing progress, responding to individual needs, and contributing to next-step planning.
• Promoted children's emotional well-being by providing reassurance, encouragement, and positive behaviour support.
• Assisted with daily routines, including mealtimes, sleep routines, transitions, and outdoor play, fostering independence and confidence.
• Maintained clean, safe, and well-organised environments in line with health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Worked collaboratively within busy nursery teams, adapting quickly to different room routines and staff structures.
• Communicated effectively with colleagues, sharing updates about children's well-being, daily activities, and progress.
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to safeguarding, ensuring children's safety and welfare were prioritised at all times.

Nursery Assistant (Full-time) - Great Expectations Day Nursery, Bristol - Bristol

(2026-02 - 2026-06)

• Cared for children aged 0-4
• Support children's learning, development, and well-being through play-based activities and experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Provide direct supervision of children throughout the day, ensuring their safety, welfare, and engagement during indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, and daily routines.
• Build positive and nurturing relationships with children, helping them to feel secure, valued, and confident within the nursery environment.
• Support children's personal care needs, including nappy changing, toileting, potty training, dressing, and promoting good hygiene practices whilst maintaining dignity and respect.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of age-appropriate learning activities that encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment through consistent tidying, cleaning of equipment, and adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Support daily nursery routines, including mealtimes, sleep routines, outdoor play, and transitions between activities.
• Observe children's behaviour, development, and wellbeing, sharing relevant information with senior staff to support individual learning and development needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing clear handovers and sharing information regarding children's daily experiences, achievements, and well-being.
• Work collaboratively as part of a nursery team to ensure the smooth running of the setting and the delivery of high-quality care and education.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection, ensuring children's welfare remains a priority at all times.

GCSEs - General Education - Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School & Sixth Form, Acocks Green, Birmingham (2015-09 - 2020-08)

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma - Health and Social Care - Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School & Sixth Form, Acocks Green, Birmingham (2020-09 - 2022-07)

A-Level - Sociology - Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School & Sixth Form, Acocks Green, Birmingham (2020-09 - 2022-07)

BSc - Health and Social Care - University of the West of England, Bristol (2025-12)