Experienced early years practitioner, seeking to earn extra cash.
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I have been working in and out of various childcare settings (####-####) as a student whilst working towards my childcare qualifications. I first qualified with a Level 3 Child Care Diploma (####-####) and then continued into higher education where I studied The Bachelor Of Arts with Honours degree in Early Years. My placements were 2 days a week with 3 days at college working with a wide range of young people (0-16 years).
Since graduating, I began my career by joining a recruitment agency. However, due to the lack of bookings, I began seeking employment myself. In 2013, I worked as an Early Years Practitioner in a pre-school as maternity cover. I was responsible for planning activities, carrying out observations and keeping my key children's progress files up to date. Although I was contracted to term time, I was flexible enough to take on the role of a Playworker to help out at the after school kids club for an additional three hours when needed. In addition to extra three hours, I would also help out during the school holidays at holiday club where I was expected to help set up, tidy up, supervise the children and carry out activities alongside other #############.## contract ended a year later.
In 2014, I began working as a Teaching Assistant at a primary school in a reception class with 4-5 year olds. My role involved setting up and tidying up, welcoming children into the setting, supporting children with their learning, carrying out focus tasks planned by the teacher and supervising children at all times including outdoors and lunchtimes. I would also spend an hour every Friday after school helping out at Fun and Games club with year 1 (5-6 year olds) where I would help set up the board games, play with the children and tidy up. My contract ended a year later.
I now work at another school which initially began with me working in Nursery (3-4 year olds) last year as maternity cover. I was responsible for ensuring my key children's progress files were kept up to date using Early Essence, interacting with the children through play to develop their learning and understanding and supervising them at all times. My contract then became permanent and after completing my first academic year in the Nursery, I began my second year in a reception class where I am now currently working with 4-5 year olds. I teach Phonics and carry out group inputs in Literacy and Numeracy planned by the Teacher. I am responsible for ensuring my key children's progress files are kept up to date and support all areas of their learning according to the EYFS. I also work closely with a child with Autism who is in my class and supervise him at lunch times.
As well as being Early Years qualified, I am also a qualified hair and make up artist. Make up is my hobby, as well as going to the cinema, eating out and shopping.
I would be willing to work weekends and during the school holidays to earn some extra cash. I am from Bradford and do not drive but willing to walk or travel by bus when taking kids out etc.