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My Summary

My Experience

My experience combines early years education, live-in support and one-to-one work with children and young people with additional needs.

At Brookland Infant and Nursery School, I taught Spanish through play, songs, stories and movement. I learned how to adapt an activity when children were tired, shy or needed a little more encouragement, while keeping the classroom happy and engaging.

I also worked as a live-in special needs nanny for a young autistic adult, supporting daily routines, sensory activities, emotional regulation, outings and life within the family home. Living with a family taught me the importance of being helpful without becoming intrusive, respecting private space and noticing what needs doing without always having to be asked.

Later, I worked as a Keyworker and SEN Learning Support Assistant for an autistic student with an EHCP. I worked alongside tutors and therapists, adapted activities to the young person’s needs and kept careful notes about progress and wellbeing. These experiences taught me to slow down, observe before assuming, offer clear choices and understand that behaviour is often a form of communication.

My wider background in health, wellbeing and client care has also shaped the way I work. I am discreet, organised and attentive to hygiene, comfort and small changes in how someone may be feeling. I’m happy to help with meals, routines, homework, creative activities, outings and the everyday jobs that make family life run more smoothly. I’m particularly comfortable supporting children and young people who benefit from patience, predictability or a gentler pace.

My Qualifications

I graduated with First Class Honours in BSc Health and Social Care from Anglia Ruskin University in London. My studies included safeguarding, mental health and wellbeing, lifecycle development, health promotion, anatomy and physiology, and leadership in care.

I have also completed a Level 4 Award in EYFS Teaching Advanced and a Level 3 Award in EYFS and Teaching, both CPD programmes achieved with Higher Distinction.

My specialist autism training includes Understanding Autism, Autism and Communication, Autism Sensory Experience, Supporting Families, Women and Autism, and Autism, Stress and Anxiety. I have also completed training in Trauma-Informed Practice using PACE approaches and Foundations to Therapeutics.

In addition, I completed a 110-hour Nutrition and Dietetics programme covering children’s nutrition, recommended dietary intake, nutritional assessment, food hygiene and safety, and nutrition education. This helps me approach meals calmly and responsibly while always following the preferences, allergies and instructions provided by each family.

I have previously completed Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding in Education and Designated Safeguarding Lead training.

My Availability

My Fees

• Babysitting from £16.00 per hour

My standard rate is £18 gross per hour for nannying and £16 per hour for occasional babysitting. SEN support, overnight care, multiple children, travel and additional duties can be discussed according to each family’s needs. For a regular or live-in position, I’m happy to agree a fair gross salary based on the rota, responsibilities and time off.