Ellen

My Summary

My Experience

Senior Room Manager (Baby Room)

Busy Bees Nursery | October 2019 – Present

Promoted to Senior Room Manager, leading the baby room and supporting the day-to-day management of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the baby room, ensuring high-quality care and education.
* Supervise, support and delegate tasks to team members.
* Act as a role model, maintaining high standards of practice and professionalism.
* Hold key children and monitor their learning and development through observations and assessments.
* Build strong relationships with parents and provide regular feedback on children’s progress.
* Work alongside external professionals to support children with additional needs.
* Complete development reports and transition summaries.
* Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
* Take responsibility for the nursery in the absence of management.
* Carry out opening and closing procedures, ensuring the nursery operates safely and efficiently.
* Maintain accurate records using the Famly app, including observations, assessments, daily care routines, accident records and parent communications.
* Promote a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

Professional Training & Qualifications

* Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Training
* Safeguarding Children and Young People
* Online Safeguarding Training
* Paediatric First Aid
* First Aid at Work
* Food Hygiene
* Manual Handling
* Behaviour Management
* Promoting Positive Behaviour
* Choking Awareness
* Allergies and Medicinal Conditions
* Modern Slavery Awareness
* Speak Up Policy
* COVID-19 Procedures
* OFSTED Reflection

Nursery Nurse

Little Cherubs Day Nursery | November 2018 – September 2019

* Worked within the preschool room as a key worker.
* Planned activities based on children’s interests and developmental needs.
* Completed regular observations, assessments and weekly planning.
* Evaluated learning outcomes and adapted future planning accordingly.
* Monitored children’s development and discussed progress during parent evenings.
* Built strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
* Delivered daily handovers covering learning, meals, toileting, accidents and wellbeing.

Training completed:

* Advanced Safeguarding
* Paediatric First Aid
* Choking Awareness
* Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Awareness
* Modern Slavery
* Laura Henry Inclusion Training

My Qualifications

Level 3 diploma in childcare and education
Completed six placements across primary schools and nurseries, gaining practical experience in:

* Supporting children’s learning
* Classroom preparation
* Behaviour support
* Marking work
* Homework assistance
* Cleaning and maintaining learning environments

GCSE Qualifications

* Mathematics – Grade C
* English Language – Grade C
* English Literature – Grade D
* Science (BTEC) – Pass
* Health & Social Care – Merit
* Catering – Grade D
* ICT – Pass
* Business & Administration – Pass

Additional Information

* Paediatric First Aid qualified
* Experienced supporting children with additional needs
* Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Full references available upon request

My Availability

My Fees

• Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
• Nursery work from £15.00 per hour