Jessica

My Summary

My Experience

My experience as a primary school teacher has given me a strong understanding of how children learn and develop, particularly in the Early Years. Working in inner London schools allowed me to gain valuable experience with the EYFS framework and develop a deep understanding of how to support young children during these crucial early stages of learning.

During my time teaching in diverse school communities, I worked with many children with a wide range of needs. This has given me strong experience in supporting children with SEND and adapting learning to ensure every child feels included, supported and able to succeed. I understand that every child is unique, and I am passionate about creating environments where children feel confident, valued and able to learn at their own pace.

I also have extensive knowledge of early literacy development, including experience using a variety of phonics schemes. This allows me to support children in building strong foundations in early reading, language and communication through fun, engaging and play-based learning opportunities.

During the seven years I spent teaching in the Middle East, I had the opportunity to work with many bilingual and multilingual children. This experience helped me develop a deeper understanding of how children learn language and how to support communication and confidence in children who may be learning English alongside another language. Living and working abroad also allowed me to immerse myself in a different culture and religion, which I found incredibly enriching and something I truly loved. It strengthened my appreciation for diversity and the importance of creating inclusive environments where every family and child feels respected and valued.

During my time overseas, I also took on leadership roles as a Year Leader and later as Phase Leader for Early Years. These roles allowed me to support and mentor other teachers, help shape the Early Years curriculum, and ensure high-quality learning experiences for young children across the phase. This experience strengthened my leadership, organisation and teamwork skills, and deepened my understanding of how to create effective, nurturing learning environments where children can thrive.

All of these experiences shape my practice at Just Play Childminding, where I aim to create a nurturing environment that supports children’s curiosity, confidence and love of learning from the very beginning.

My Qualifications

BA Hons in Primary Education with Qualified Teachers Status
CACHE Diploma in Childcare

My Availability

I am available for childminding full time Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30am
I am flexible and can offer out of hours care where feasible - please contact me

My Fees

• Childminding from £7.50 per hour

From £75 full day

From £ 8.00 an hour

Inclusive breakfast and healthy snacks

Holiday rates differ
Please contact me for more information