Lucy Hamilton
Apprentice Practitioner at Largs Early Years Centre
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About
Enthusiastic, caring and reliable individual with experience working in early years childcare and customer service environments. Skilled in supporting children's learning and development through engaging activities and positive relationships. Confident working as part of a team and independently using initiative. Excellent attendance, punctuality and communication skills, with a strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Experience
Apprentice Practitioner - Largs Early Years Centre - Largs
(2025-08 - 2026-05)
- Supported children within both the 2–3 and 3–5 age groups.
- Planned and delivered engaging educational activities and experiences.
- Assisted with morning and afternoon toothbrushing routines.
- Prepared and served snacks and lunches safely and efficiently.
- Communicated important information to parents during daily handovers.
- Built positive relationships with children, staff and families.
- Helped create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
- Participated in apprenticeship training days and professional development sessions.
Sales Assistant - The Edinburgh Woollen Mill
(2024-08 - 2025-07)
- Served customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Handled cash and card payments accurately.
- Organised and replenished stock.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation standards within the store.
- Balanced part-time work alongside college studies.
Volunteer - Largs Early Years Centre - Largs
(2024-01 - 2024-06)
- Supported staff within the 3–5 room every Monday and Wednesday.
- Assisted during lunchtime routines and group activities.
- Supervised and engaged with groups of children in a safe environment.
- Helped deliver educational games, story time, outdoor play and role play activities.
- Built strong relationships with children and staff members.
Customer Assistant - Beachcombers Ice Cream Kiosk
(2023-03 - 2024-07)
- Served customers in a busy customer-facing environment.
- Handled cash transactions responsibly.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Worked effectively as part of a team during busy periods.
Education
National 5 - English - Largs Academy (2023)
National 5 - Spanish - Largs Academy (2023)
National 5 - Maths - Largs Academy (2024)
National 5 - Modern Studies - Largs Academy (2024)
National 5 - Numeracy Units - Largs Academy (2024)
National 5 - Biology Units - Largs Academy (2024)
Level 5 - Early Learning and Childcare - Kilwinning College (2024-08 - 2025-06)
