Sarah

My Summary

Alwoodley Childminder

My Experience

I have been working with children in a variety of settings since 2020 and have gained a wide range of experience supporting children of all ages and abilities.
I first began volunteering as a Teaching Assistant, working with Year 1 and Year 3 pupils. This gave me a strong foundation in understanding children’s needs, supporting their learning, and building positive relationships. I particularly enjoyed working with children with additional needs (SEN), helping them with literacy, numeracy and social development in and outside of the classroom.

In 2021, I joined Iveson Primary School as a Lunchtime Assistant, caring for Reception children. I supported them with developing independence, using cutlery, table manners, and building friendships. I also encouraged creative play and supervised activities, ensuring lunchtimes were fun and safe.

After this, I became a Teaching Assistant at St Margaret’s C of E Primary School, where I worked closely with children in Year 4, including those with additional needs. I supported one-to-one reading, delivered small group interventions, and helped children regulate their emotions and behaviour through sensory activities, personalised timetables, and calm spaces. I am trained in TEAM Teach, Active Literacy Kit, Safeguarding, and PREVENT, and I regularly updated progress with teachers and parents to ensure consistency and support.

Since April 2023, I have worked in The Avery at Iveson Primary, a specialist provision for children with additional needs. My role involves supporting children across the school, both in the classroom and on trips, ensuring they can participate fully in learning and social opportunities.

I hold a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification (March 2025) and am trained in emergency first aid, safeguarding, and behaviour management.

I am now in the process of becoming an Ofsted-registered childminder and set up Mini Explorers Childminding in Alwoodley, Leeds. While my registration is pending, I am delighted to offer babysitting services to local families. I bring my years of experience in schools into babysitting by providing a calm, safe, and engaging environment where children can thrive.

I am confident caring for children of all ages, from babies through to school age, and pride myself on being reliable, nurturing, and adaptable to each child’s individual needs.

My Qualifications

Level 2 Essential Training Teaching Assistant Programme - Aston College
Paediatric First Aid - Tigerlilly
Safeguarding Children & PREVENT Training - CPD Certified
Food Hygiene - CPD Certified
Food Nutrition 1 & 2 - CPD Certified
Literacy & Maths Early Years Essentials - CPD Certified
Teaching and Learning in the Early Years - CPD Certified

My Availability

I am available for evening and overnight babysitting, 7 days a week.

Whether you need regular evening support, overnight care, or occasional help at short notice, I can provide flexible childcare to suit your family’s needs.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £13.00 per hour

Babysitting £13.00 per hour / Sibling +£6.50 per hour