Alanna
Nanny in Reading (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
I am a 21 year old working towards my part time Bachelors in Primary Education outside of working hours.
I am a warm, reliable, and passionate childcare professional with a strong background in supporting children of all ages and abilities. Through my experience as a gymnastics operations and programme manager, I have developed excellent skills in communication, patience, safeguarding, and creating fun, engaging environments where children feel safe, supported, and confident.
I have experience working 1:1 with autistic children, as well as supporting children with SEN and additional needs, and I understand the importance of routine, emotional regulation, encouragement, and adapting activities to suit each child’s individual personality and needs. I pride myself on building trusting relationships with both children and parents, ensuring every child feels understood, valued, and cared for.
I’m also a huge child myself in the best way possible — I love getting involved in games, imaginative play, messy activities, sports, and all the little things that make childhood fun and memorable. I bring lots of energy, creativity, and humour into the environments I work in, while still maintaining a calm, responsible, and nurturing approach.
Whether supporting daily routines, organising activities, helping with homework, or simply being a dependable and positive presence, I always aim to create a safe, happy, and supportive environment where children can truly thrive.
My Experience
I have several years of experience working with children through my role as a gymnastics operations and programme manager, where I was responsible for creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children of all ages and abilities. Alongside this, I am also a qualified Level 2 gymnastics coach, giving me strong experience in child development, behaviour management, safeguarding, communication, and building children’s confidence through engaging activities.
I have worked 1:1 with autistic children, as well as supporting children with SEN and additional needs, adapting my approach and communication style to suit each child individually. This has helped me develop strong patience, understanding, and the ability to build trusting relationships with children who may need extra emotional, social, or routine-based support.
I also have extensive experience running and supporting children through holiday camps, where I helped organise activities, supervise groups of children, ensure safety, and create fun and inclusive experiences for every child involved.
Outside of my professional roles, I have always been the trusted family and friends babysitter, caring for children of different ages over the years. This has helped me become naturally nurturing, dependable, and confident caring for children in a home environment as well as structured settings.
My experience has taught me how to create a positive, safe, and encouraging environment where children feel happy, supported, and able to thrive while still having lots of fun.
My Qualifications
Current student of Bachelors Primary Education
Level 2 recreational gymnastics
Safeguarding in sport
My Availability
Mondays through to Friday with occasional weekend availability as long as there's notice :)
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.99 per hour
- Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)
My Documents
- DBS Check (issued 23/11/2023)
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