Amyhew

My Summary

My Experience

Part time Nanny whilst undergoing MA training | The Connor Family, Guildford. Jan 2021- July 2025
Reason for leaving: Due to the ages of the children, the family had limited work for me.
• Provided care for two children aged 10 and 12 (now 13 and 15)
• Supported the children’s overall well-being. Developed a safe trusting relationship so they felt able to share their worries and work through them with me. Helped develop their confidence and self-esteem.
• Shared therapeutic ideas and parenting strategies to support their children’s emotional regulation and overall behaviour.
• Regular school drop off and pick up
• Supporting homework and revision
• Taking children to activities and appointments
• Cooking meals + snacks for all of the family members
• Helping with household chores
• Also caring for animals. E.g., feeding and walking dogs

Full time Nanny | The Tierney Family, Balham. Apr 2017 to Dec 2020
Reason for leaving: To complete my play therapy training. I also relocated from London to Guildford.
• I created a fun and loving home environment for three children aged 9 months, 3 and 5 (now 6, 8 and 11).
• I supported each child’s social, emotional, and educational development by developed trusting and nurturing relationships.
• I used a Therapeutic Parenting approach by being nurturing and sensitive to their needs whilst also setting boundaries and behavioural expectations.
• I created structured routines in the morning and evenings. Helping them develop a sense of security and comfort.
• Played games, created arts and crafts activities, spent time in nature and provided entertaining activities and adventures.

Teaching Assistant & 1:1 supporting role| Nightingale Community Academy Feb 2017 to Apr 2017
Nightingale Community Academy is a school for boys aged between 5 and 19 who have a Statement of SEN or Education Health and Care Plan for Social, Emotional and Behavioural or Mental Health difficulties
• I supported children within their education who experience a range of very challenging behavioural issues, mental health problems and difficulty expressing socially and emotionally.
• I followed general instructions and guidance to fully support all teaching and learning activities in the classroom, including the competent and regular use of ICT.

Therapeutic Parent (Children's Residential Support Worker) | Halliwell Homes May 2016 to Feb 2017
Halliwell Homes has therapeutic residential homes and schools around the UK, focusing on supporting children within the care system who have experienced early trauma due to failures by their parent or caregivers.

• In my role I supported children between the ages of 4-12 years old. I followed a Restorative Parenting approach, informed by psychological and neurological understanding of trauma and its effects.

• I helped the children overcome their traumatic experience by building therapeutic relationships, promoting positive education and encouraging positive life style choices.
• I confidently dealt with extremely challenging behaviour, with children that have a range of difficulties including ADHD, ASC, and compex social, emotional, and psychological problems.
• I was a key worker to one child. I developed a trusting therapeutic relationship with this child and I was there to support her emotionally and psychologically.
• I created key work sessions that addressed and supported particular issues that the child was struggling with, such as, self-esteem, self-image, and confidence.
• I created my own 1:1 therapeutic sessions, using creative arts tools such as drama, dance, art and play.
• I supported the children in school when necessary, acting as a teaching assistant/mentor. Helping the children with their educational needs and keeping them motivated to learn and think about their future.
• I demonstrated a nurturing relationship. Supporting the children with their morning and evening routines, medical and educational appointments and leisure activities.
• Meeting and interacting with children’s family members on a planned contact in public. Forming therapeutic relationships with family members and helping them to make conversation and connect with their child.
• I ensured the needs of the home and resident children were always met and that delegated tasks or duties are completed. Including all household tasks e.g., cooking, washing & ironing, and cleaning duties.
• I collaborated with other professionals such as health care assistants, teachers and social workers.
• I attended regular meetings with professionals, including, TAC meetings and LAC meetings with psychologists, educational committees, and social workers. Monitoring my key child’s recovery and progress on the Halliwell Homes Recovery Programme.

2016- The Jaratt Family, Sydney, Australia (Nanny)
Whilst backpacking in Australia, I spent three months working as a Nanny for a family with 3 children, 2 girls, aged 9 and 7 and a baby of 8 months. I created a fun and loving environment for these children and helped promote their social, emotional and educational development within a very busy household.

2013- 2014- Good As Gold Nursery, Manchester (Nursery Nurse).

Volunteer at youth club- created a girls youth group in a deprived area of Leeds

My Qualifications

2020-2022- Master in Play Therapy at the University of Roehampton
Play Therapy foundation course
2014 - University of Leeds, Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Performance, 2:1
2011 – Bury College, BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts: Three Distinctions
2009- Turton High School
GCSEs: 1A*, 3As, 4Bs (including English, Maths and Science)

Paediatric First Aid
Safe Guarding Children Level 2

My Availability

I am looking to find a nannying position two run alongside my small play therapy business. I currently have availability on Mondays, Tuesday afternoons (after 1pm), Wednesday mornings and Fridays.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
• Nannying from £25.00 per hour (gross)

£25ph