Nicola Jones

Having worked in Childcare for many years I am now looking for an opportunity to change direction in my working career. I am particularly keen to progress to working within a customer focussed role which is office based and allows me to utilise my wide ranging transferrable skills. I have excellent administrative skills, the ability to manage information and observe Data Protection, and in addition I have excellent IT Skills.

My transferrable skills include excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team. In addition I am quick to learn and highly flexible in my approach to daily tasks. Available to work in Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas.

Early Years Educator - House of Eden

(2024-09)

• Complete all relevant paperwork, Nappy chart, sleep chart and daily register.
• Engage in play and be a great listener to the children.
• Communicate with parents, visitors and external agencies regarding the child.
• Providing a safe environment which enhances the children's development.

Teaching Assistant (Supply work) - Education Network

(2024-05 - 2024-09)

• Help the children within small working groups.
• Ensure the children are safe.
• Interact with the children.

Early Years Educator - Woodlands Nursery School

(2023-10 - 2024-04)

• Ensured all children were safe.
• Create activities to keep the children engaged.
• Using assessments to learn where the children were in their development.
• Completed any relevant courses, such as Safeguarding children.
• Helped the children with personal care.
• Communicated with parents.
• Communicated with other organisations if necessary.

Online Assistant - Sainsbury's - Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland

(2022-11 - 2023-09)

• Use the technology to help complete my job
• Following instructions
• Achieve and maintain targets and deadlines
• Timekeeping
• Ensure I give great customer service
• Teamwork

Trainee Dental Nurse - Shildon Smile Care - Shildon - Shildon

(2021-08 - 2022-09)

• Assist the dentist with the treatment that is being provided to the patient.
• Updating the patient's chart on the computer
• Follow the decontamination process to ensure the instruments are clean.
• Filing documents away while always complying with the confidentiality policy.
• Completing reception duties such as greeting patients
• Photocopying
• Booking appointments
• Answering telephone and emails
• Taking payments and cashing up.

Nursery Practitioner - Nellies day nursery - Shildon - Shildon

(2020-01 - 2021-03)

• I planned activities for the children to enjoy, such as tuff spot activities.
• Used the EYFS to expand their development.
• Ensured the children are always safe, frequent head counts and registers.
• Engaged positive partnership with the parents.
• Communicate between staff.
• Used hygiene measures while preparing snacks.
• Personal care such as nappy changing, toilet assisting and cleaning the children's faces are mealtimes.

Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce

GCSE in Higher Education

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - Level 2 Mathematics (2016)

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - Level 2 English (2016)

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - Level 2 ICT (2016)

GCSE - Mathematics (2009)

GCSE - English (2009)

GCSE - Science (2009)

GCSE - Religious Studies (2009)