Lucy

My Summary

My Experience

I currently work part-time from home as a Studio Administrator for a local dance school. After having my son in January 2025, I chose a role that would allow me to be a full-time mum while he is still so young. Life is certainly busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

My journey into childcare began when I was around 15 years old, helping my mum teach dance classes to young children at her dance school. From that point on, I discovered how much I enjoyed working with children and knew it was something I wanted to pursue.

At 18, I went to university to study Children, Young People and Families. Alongside my studies, I worked in a nursery and after-school club, both to gain experience and help fund university life. After graduating and relocating back home, I worked in another nursery for just over a year before moving into a role as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a primary school. I spent three wonderful years there, working 1:1 supporting an autistic child and supporting their learning, development and day-to-day experiences within school. It was an incredibly rewarding role that I absolutely loved. The only reason I left was to fulfil a dream of travelling around New Zealand.

While travelling, I worked as a nanny for a family in New Zealand, which was a fantastic experience and gave me the opportunity to continue doing something I love while exploring a new country.

When I returned home, I became a nanny for two children aged 4 and 8, a role I held for four years. Unfortunately, when both children moved to private school and their days became much longer, the family no longer needed a nanny.

During this time, I also began caring for a one-year-old girl a couple of mornings each week. As the family’s needs grew, so did my role, especially when a second daughter arrived. Over time, I became a nanny, housekeeper and PA, as well as managing the family’s holiday let. It was a varied and busy role that I thoroughly enjoyed. Sadly, I eventually needed to move on after buying my own home and wanting a better balance between earning and maintaining the lifestyle I enjoy, including travelling.

My most recent nanny role involved caring for a 12-year-old girl. I supported her with school routines, school runs, after-school care and holiday care. I remained with the family for three years until I began maternity leave in January 2025.

I am a caring, reliable and proactive person who genuinely enjoys helping others. I love spending time outdoors—being in nature is my happy place—and I enjoy animals, sports, arts and crafts, and music (although I can’t play an instrument… yet!).

I would describe myself as a “Jill of all trades” and am always happy to muck in wherever needed. Throughout my previous roles I have undertaken a huge variety of responsibilities including childcare, school and nursery runs, cooking, cleaning, gardening, ride-on mowing, dog walking, helping on a farm, managing holiday-let bookings and guest relations, invoicing, office administration, and much more.

I am now the proud mum of a happy, sociable and smiley 18-month-old little boy who loves being around other children and getting out and about. Ideally, I am looking for a small part-time role where I would be able to bring him along with me.

I understand that having a nanny with their own child isn’t the right fit for every family, but if it’s something you would be open to, I would love to hear from you.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

My Qualifications

10 GCSEs
4 A levels
2:1 BA honours degree in Children, Young People and Families

My Availability

Preferably Monday to Friday but negotiable dependant on position, hours and pay.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
• Nannying from £18.00 per hour (gross)

Negotiable dependant on position