Ellen

My Summary

My Experience

Professional Childcare Profile
• Over five years’ professional childcare experience, caring for children from newborns to teenagers (including sole charge of young twins) in private nanny roles, nursery settings, school environments and creche facilities.
• Extensive experience in both sole-charge and shared-care roles, including term-time, holiday, weekend and full-time nanny contracts.
• Currently completing an Undergraduate Degree at Cardiff University, with long-term career aspirations within professional childcare.

Professional Roles Include
• Private Nanny (multiple families; children aged 2–11)
• Nursery Assistant (St Gabriels & Blue Door Nursery – bank staff across all rooms)
• Junior School/Nursery Assistant
• Kids Club/Creche Assistant (Nuffield Health – newborn to 11 years)

Qualifications & Certifications
• Paediatric First Aid Certified (renewed every two years)
• Safeguarding Group B Certified
• Enhanced DBS (on update service, renewed annually)
• Fully insured nanny (public liability insurance)
• Advanced Driver’s Certificate
• Clean UK Driving Licence
• Car business insurance (insured for transporting children)

Specialist Experience
• Experience supporting children who require additional emotional, physical or educational support.
• Worked with deaf and non-verbal children, with basic sign language knowledge.
• Experience within specialist and inclusive nursery settings, including children with additional needs.
• Confident supporting children through transitions such as starting school, routine changes and emotional development stages.

Core Responsibilities
• Planning and implementing age-appropriate, educational and engaging activities
• Managing school runs, clubs and extracurricular activities
• Preparing healthy meals and snacks
• Supporting early learning, homework and independence skills
• Creating structured daily routines (meals, naps, play, outings)
• Child-related housekeeping and organisation
• Providing regular updates and clear communication with parents

Key Strengths
• Calm, patient and emotionally intuitive approach
• Strong understanding of child development across all age groups
• Highly organised and reliable
• Confident working independently
• Builds secure, trusting relationships with children and families
• Professional, discreet and respectful of family privacy
• Adaptable and proactive in meeting individual family needs

My Qualifications

University Education
• BA (Hons) Sociology – Cardiff University (Ongoing)
Developing strong understanding of social development, family dynamics, safeguarding, and child wellbeing through academic study.

A Levels
• Sociology – B
• Drama – B
• Business – C
• EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) – A

GCSEs
• Mathematics – Grade 5
• English Literature – Grade 6
• English Language – Grade 4
• Science (Double Award) – 6,6
• Drama – 7
• Geography – 6
• Citizenship – 6
• Catering & Hospitality – Distinction (2D)

Professional Certifications
• Paediatric First Aid (Renewed May 2025)
• Safeguarding Group B (February 2026)
• Enhanced DBS (Registered on Update Service)
• Advanced Driver’s Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence (Clean)
• Car Business Insurance (for transporting children)
• Professional Nanny Insurance (renewed annually)

My Availability

I am seeking a full-time live-in nanny position from Summer 2026 onwards. Am happy to be based anywhere in the UK and would love the opportunity for occasional travel with the family.

In addition to long-term roles, I am also available for ad hoc childcare, babysitting, and event support, including weddings, private parties, and special occasions where professional childcare is required.

My Fees

• Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)
• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour