Iona
Nanny in Hove (also available for babysitting)
Member since Apr 2025 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 16 Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Iona, I would describe myself as a creative, kind and caring person!
When working with children, I enjoy taking a child-led approach rooted in positive discipline, focusing on fostering independence, creativity, and emotional growth.
I love spending time outdoors with children as I believe it’s an amazing way to explore the world around them, especially with smaller children, exploring nature, going on walks, and encouraging curiosity.
I love incorporating imaginative play, using techniques from my degree when reading and using favourite toys with puppetry, dress-up, arts and crafts and sensory activities like cooking and water play, with plenty of opportunities for creativity.
I believe in building lasting bonds through trust, emotional regulation, and being a consistent, comforting presence, whether it’s cheering on new milestone or simply offering a hug during quiet moments.
In my spare time I love to cook and bake, sing, swimming (especially in the sea!), getting outside and exploring new areas, watching films and building Lego sets!
My Experience
I have over two years experience in childcare, working as a teaching, SEND and nursery assistant with children aged four months to 18 years. I hold an advanced DBS and a paediatric first aid qualification.
After completing my degree in Acting back in 2023 I have been interested in combining my love of theatre and working with children.
In my current recent role working as an assistant educator in at a Nursery, I am based in the youngest room ranging from ages three months to 2 years. I also have had experience working as a cook in the kitchen during my time at the Nursery, where I have a level 2 food hygiene certification, and have prepared food for weening children, and catered for allergies?. We use a combination of child lead, EYFS learning structure and a Reggio Emilia approach.
I previously worked in a through school with ages 2-18, Beechwood School, as a drama teaching assistant, with primary, secondary and sixth form, assisting both in the classroom and pastorally, as well as helping direct and stage manage the schools productions of 'Oliver!' and 'Matilda'. I also worked as a nursery assistant at the same school with children ages 2-4, with forest school sessions as well as cookery, dance, sport and a range of sensory activities including water play.
I also have experience assisting students with SEN and additional needs during my time at Beechwood, and helping with catch up sessions of English, and I also previously worked at a school specialising with SEND and complex additional needs students, as well as students with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, where I assisted with activities including hydro therapy.
My Qualifications
I have 10 GCSE’s, including maths and English, 3 A levels in Drama, Sociology and English Literature, and a degree in Acting.
I hold an advanced DBS, a paediatric first aid qualification and a level 2 food hygiene certification.
My Availability
I am looking for a full time or part time nannying positions, as well as babysitting for both daytime and evenings, including weekends.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 16/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Nannying from £14.00 per hour (gross)
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 16/08/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid certification (added 16/08/2025)
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