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Lauea

Babysitter in Burton-on-Trent

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Rates from
£13/hr
Member
2 months
Last seen
24 Jan 2026
Updated
Jan 2026

My Summary

DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Evening Babysitter
Weekend Babysitter
Childcare Qualifications
Emergency Babysitter
Virtual Nanny

About Me

Hi! I’m Laura, a Special Needs Trainee Teacher with 7 years’ experience working with children aged 5–11 who have complex learning, communication and sensory needs. I currently lead a class in a specialist school, supporting pupils with profound communication needs, autism, sensory processing differences, and global developmental delay.

I’m now offering child care for neurotypical or SEN children, 1:1 SEN tutoring sessions, for families who want extra support outside of school — either online or in-person (depending on the child’s needs)

My Experience

I specialise in:
• Communication sessions (non-verbal, Makaton, gesture, PECS-style learning)
• Engagement-based learning (linked to the Autism Progress & Engagement Model)
• Social interaction sessions
• Sensory and play-based learning
• Emotional regulation support
• Early literacy & numeracy (matching, cause & effect, basic phonics, early number)
• Independence skills (routines, following instructions, simple tasks)
• Attention-building activities (influenced by Attention Autism principles)
• First aid trained
• Happy to complete house work and laundry.

My Qualifications

Formal Qualifications
• NVQ Level 2 in Teaching & Learning in Schools
• NVQ Level 3 in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning
• Foundation Degree in Education (currently completing)

Certifications
• Enhanced DBS Check
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Safeguarding Training (Level 1–3 depending on setting standards)

Specialist SEN Training
• Makaton Training
• Sensory Processing Training
• A range of communication-focused training, including:
• non-verbal communication strategies
• early communication development
• visual communication systems
• PECS-style communication support

Additional Professional Skills
• Experience with Autism Progress framework
• Knowledge of the Engagement Model (DfE 2020)
• Behaviour regulation and sensory regulation strategies
• Experience supporting pupils with complex learning & communication needs
• Strong background in early literacy, early numeracy, social communication, and sensory-based teaching

My Availability

I am available weekends and some evenings with notice given. During holidays my availability is more flexible.

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Before School
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yes
yes
Morning
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no
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no
yes
yes
Afternoon
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no
yes
yes
After School
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no
yes
yes
Evening
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
Overnight
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Available
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Last updated 03/01/2026

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £13.00 per hour

My rates range from £12–£25 per hour depending on the level of support needed and whether sessions are online or in person. I’m always happy to chat about what would best suit your child, their needs and your family.

My Documents

  • UK Passport (added 03/01/2026)
  • DBS Check (added 03/01/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Communication support for Verbal Children with ASD (added 03/01/2026)
  • Training Certificate: More than Words - small talk (added 03/01/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Complexed needs AET (added 03/01/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Level 1 Swimming Assistant (added 03/01/2026)
  • Exam Certificate: NVQ Level 3 Teaching and Learning (added 03/01/2026)
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This profile was last updated on 3rd January 2026 and has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.