Marta Pique

Experienced Early Years and Family Support professional with over 15 years of experience working with children, families, parents, carers and colleagues. Strong background in family liaison, communication, organisation, safeguarding, child development, emotional wellbeing, behaviour support, SEND and professional record keeping. Experienced in building positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers, communicating sensitively about children's needs, maintaining accurate documentation and working collaboratively with colleagues to support children's welfare and development.

Current Early

Years experience has developed ability to manage competing responsibilities, maintain accurate records, follow procedures and communicate effectively with families and professionals. Also experienced in supporting the induction and mentoring of new staff. Earlier career includes office, retail and hospitality environments, including as a law firm secretary and retail supervisor, developing strong administrative, organisational, customer-service and communication skills.

Undertaken approximately two years of Enneagram studies, including Enneagram and psychotherapy-related studies, and currently completing Coaching with Enneagram. This has further developed interest in self-awareness, communication, reflective practice and understanding individual needs.

Early Years Practitioner | Key Person | Family Support & Safeguarding Responsibilities - Noddy's Nursery School - Putney, London

(2024-11)

• Support families with children's routines, behaviour management, emotional wellbeing and transitions.
• Support children presenting behavioural, emotional and SEND-related needs, working closely with families to promote consistency and positive outcomes.
• Build strong professional relationships with parents and carers, promoting communication, trust and engagement.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Maintain accurate records relating to children's development, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Support the induction and mentoring of new staff, providing guidance on routines, children's needs and nursery procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create inclusive environments for children with SEND and additional needs.
• Contribute to reflective practice, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Early Years Practitioner | Key Person | Family Support & Safeguarding Responsibilities - ASPIRE at NURSERY - Southfields, London

(2020-02 - 2024-07)

Previous role: Sep 2018 – Mar 2019, re-joined Feb 2020

• Delivered high-quality early years practice in line with EYFS requirements.
• Supported the induction and mentoring of new staff members.
• Built effective professional relationships with families, supporting engagement and trust.
• Contributed to reflective practice and consistency within the team.
• Maintained safeguarding standards and accurate documentation.
• Supported children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing.

Full-time care of own children - Career Break – Family Care

(2013-02 - 2018-09)

• Full-time responsibility for the care and development of my children.
• Developed strong insight into family systems, parental pressures, children's development and the practical challenges experienced by families.

Early Years Practitioner - Katey's House Nursery - Kingston, London

(2012-04 - 2013-01)

• Supported children's learning and development through structured activities and play.
• Provided consistent care and support according to children's individual needs.

Nursery Assistant / Nanny / Agency Practitioner - Additional Early Years & Childcare Roles - London

(2009-01 - 2012-12)

• Delivered care and learning support across different early years environments.
• Adapted to different settings, teams, children and family needs.

Retail Supervisor | Waitress | Law Firm Secretary | Secretary - Various

(2000-01 - 2009-12)

Worked across retail, hospitality and office environments while studying.

• Developed strong administrative, organisational and communication skills through office-based and customer-facing roles.
• As a Law Firm Secretary, developed experience working in a professional and confidential environment requiring accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
• As a Retail Supervisor, developed responsibility for supporting colleagues, maintaining standards and helping new employees understand their roles.
• Regularly mentored and supported new employees, explaining procedures, responsibilities and workplace expectations.
• Helped new colleagues develop confidence and competence through practical guidance and ongoing support.
• Developed excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills through hospitality and retail positions.
• Learned to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and remain professional in busy environments. Worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and adapted communication according to individual needs.

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare - Childcare - London (2012-01 - 2013-12)

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare - Childcare - London (2010-01 - 2011-12)