Shannon
Nanny in Hoddesdon (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
I am a dedicated and caring childcare professional with almost four years of nannying experience and a year working in primary schools and nursery’s. I will be qualifying as a Primary Teacher this April. Working with children is truly my passion, and I love supporting their growth both academically and emotionally.
Through my nannying roles, I have gained extensive hands-on experience caring for children of different ages, planning engaging activities, and creating fun, structured routines that help children feel secure and thrive. My teacher training has further strengthened my understanding of child development, behaviour management, and creative learning strategies, allowing me to provide nurturing care while also encouraging curiosity and confidence.
I pride myself on being reliable, warm, and calm, building strong, trusting relationships with both children and parents. I understand how important it is for families to feel confident and reassured in their childcare, and I always aim to create a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where children can flourish.
I am enthusiastic, organised, and genuinely love being part of children’s learning journeys — celebrating their milestones, big and small.
I am also more than happy to take on any household chores !
My Experience
I have almost four years of nannying experience caring for children aged 3 months to 6 years, supporting families through many key developmental stages. My experience ranges from establishing routines with babies including sleep schedules, bottle feeding, and supporting weaning onto solids to guiding toddlers through potty training with patience, consistency, and encouragement. I understand how important these milestones are for both children and parents, and I always approach them with a calm, positive, and supportive attitude.
As a nanny, I plan engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play, creativity, and exploration. I regularly support early speech and language development, early phonics and number skills, and school readiness. I also place strong emphasis on emotional development, helping children build confidence, independence, and secure attachments through consistent care and clear boundaries.
In addition to my nannying experience, I spent a year working in a primary school supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role strengthened my ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs, use differentiated approaches, and implement positive behaviour strategies. It also deepened my understanding of inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing and structured way.
I am currently completing my Teaching Degree and will qualify as a Primary Teacher in April. My training has provided me with a strong foundation in safeguarding, child development, phonics instruction, early mathematics, and curriculum planning. I bring together both practical hands-on childcare experience and professional training to create a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
My previous families I have worked for include 2 girls aged 4 months and 3 years at the start of employment and I stayed with them for 2 years. For the last 2 years I have looked after a little boy who is now 5 (3 at the age of employment) with SEN.
My Qualifications
Primary school teacher
Enhanced DBS checked
First aid trained
My Availability
I will have full availability from April where I qualify and finish my studies. As much as I love teaching and being in the classroom, I fell in love with nannying and have decided to persue this as my career!
My Fees
- Babysitting from £16.00 per hour
- Nannying from £17.00 per hour (gross)
My Documents
- UK Passport [DELETED] (added 02/12/2023)
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