Akira
Babysitter in Pontypridd
My Summary
About Me
Hi! My name is Akira, I’m 19, a fluent Welsh speaker, and currently studying Psychology with Counselling at the University of South Wales alongside working as a vetted supply Teaching Assistant. I’m naturally empathetic, patient, and passionate about supporting my local community, whether that’s volunteering at mental health charities and food banks or giving hardworking parents a well-deserved break so they don’t burn out. I genuinely love working with children and watching them grow, knowing I’ve played a positive part in their development. Having managed full classrooms of up to 30 children as well as babysitting multiple siblings at once, I’m confident keeping children (ages 2+) engaged with crafts, games, reading, and routines without relying on screens—and I’m always happy to speak Welsh or help with Welsh-medium homework in person or online.
My Experience
I have extensive classroom experience as a supply Teaching Assistant working primarily with Reception and Year 1 children (around age 5), as well as regular private babysitting experience looking after up to four siblings at once from ages 2+. I also have hands-on experience supporting children with ALN/SEND—including neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD), physical disabilities, and behavioural needs—in a calm, patient, and inclusive way. Work and parent references are available upon request.
My Qualifications
* Enhanced DBS Checked (Update Service / Vetted)
* Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
* Safeguarding & Child Protection Trained
* Allergy Awareness Trained
* Currently studying BSc (Hons) Psychology of Counselling at the University of South Wales (USW)
* Fluent Welsh Speaker (written and spoken)
* Proof of my DBS, EWC registration, and training certificates can be provided upon request.
My Availability
I am available every weekend from Friday late evenings through to Sunday early evenings (covering single daytime or evening slots, Saturday overnight stays, or full weekend packages), as well as flexible daytime hours during school holidays and half terms. Alongside this, I currently have full availability on Mondays and Tuesdays (plus Wednesday mornings/evenings) for ad-hoc or short-term daytime and school-run babysitting while waiting for my next school supply placement. I also offer 45-minute to 1-hour online video sessions on weekday evenings for Welsh/English reading and homework support. Based in Trefforest and happy to travel up to 30 minutes door-to-door via train/walk.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.50 per hour
My standard rate starts from £13.50 per hour for in-person babysitting, with a small £2–£3/hr adjustment for larger sibling groups, extra ALN/behavioural support needs, or overnight and full-weekend packages (always happy to discuss a fair rate tailored to your family's needs) (I can also do a multiple day stay during holidays and half terms!). Online/virtual Welsh and English homework or reading sessions are £10 for 45 minutes or £13.50 per hour. For travel, if you live more than a 20-minute walk from the nearest train station, I just ask that we arrange an Uber/taxi from the station—or if you're on a tighter budget, I’m more than happy to walk the first 20 minutes and take an Uber the rest of the way. For late finishes after the last train, parents will need to cover a taxi/Uber home.
My Documents
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- Enhanced DBS Check including Children's Barred List Issued 29/06/2026 Securely stored
- UK Driving Licence Issued 30/06/2026 Securely stored
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding & Prevent Added 13/11/2026 Securely stored
- Training Certificate: Allergy Awareness & Anaphylaxis Training - (Benedicts Law) Added 13/11/2026 Securely stored
- Full CV Added 13/11/2026 Securely stored
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This profile was last updated on 14th November 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.