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Gemma

Babysitter in Barnet

Female Member since Apr 2024 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 20 Nov 2025

My Summary

DBS Check
First Aid Training
Evening Babysitter
Weekend Babysitter
Daytime Babysitter
Childcare Qualifications
Hotel Babysitter
Emergency Babysitter

About Me

Available for ad hoc babysitting in the Barnet/Whetstone area during evenings and weekends, alongside the mental health support work I will be doing during the week. I love to create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel heard, understood, and valued - this is very important to me and always at the front of my mind during any childcare work that I do. I also hold a certificate in Paediatric First Aid.

I recently completed an MSc in Psychology at the University of Roehampton, following a BA in Acting (Musical Theatre) from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. My long-term aim is to progress onto a Clinical Psychology doctoral programme, specialising in Child Psychology. A strong interest in mental health and developmental psychology continually shapes my understanding of children’s emotional and behavioural needs.

Singing and performing, baking, psychology books, documentaries, animals, nature, and anything artistic are all things that bring me joy and often feed into the creative, engaging way I work with children.

My Experience

I have experience working in primary schools and nurseries as a teaching assistant with children aged 2–11. I also work regularly at Barracudas in Barnet, a children’s activity day camp for ages 4–14, where I have taken on a range of roles including group leader, activity leader, camp administrator, and welfare officer as part of the management team. I was the performing arts teacher to the 5-6 year olds at Jigsaw Performing Arts School Potters Bar on Saturday mornings from April 2024 until July 2025, and I babysit regularly for children aged 3-11.

I am very sensitive to the needs of children of all age groups and I am very accustomed to time-keeping with bedtime routines. I speak Spanish and Catalan fluently, as well as English, and I am more than happy to help children practice their Spanish if that is something they would like :)

My Qualifications

University of Roehampton, London
MSc Psychology (Conversion) - Distinction

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
BA (Hons) Acting (Musical Theatre) - 2:1

JCoSS, Barnet, Hertfordshire
A-levels: ABB
GCSEs: 3A*s, 3As, 5Bs, 2Cs

My Availability

I am available for evening babysitting. I am free every day of the week from 5pm. I take babysitting bookings on a first come first serve basis.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning no no no no no no no
Afternoon no no no no no no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 18/11/2025

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £15.00 per hour

I charge £15 an hour.

My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 15/04/2024)
  • First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid Certificate (added 17/11/2025)
  • Full CV (added 17/11/2025)
  • Training Certificate: Level 1 Course in Child Protection (added 15/04/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Prevent Awareness (added 15/04/2024)
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