Laura
Babysitter in Kingston Upon Thames
Female Member since Sep 2024 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a psychology graduate, with experience in childcare and special educational needs.
The support we get as children shapes us into the adults we are today. Thus, great importance should be placed on understanding each child’s specific needs to help them develop to their full potential.
I have experience working in various early years settings; nursery, schools and clubs. I have worked with children of 6 months to 7 years of age, from a range of backgrounds and different abilities. Through this, I have become very familiar with the EYFS framework and acquired the knowledge and skills to help children have a successful start at school. I have safeguarding training and know the importance of keeping children safe, happy and healthy.
My enthusiasm, empathy and patience help provide the right care for each child. And allow me to be a good team player. Supporting SEND children in mainstream, I have worked within a multidisciplinary team to meet pupils ' EYFS areas and additional SEND targets. Working in a special needs school, I worked on a 1-1 basis supporting pupils and working on targets set by OP’s and EPs. I gained valuable insight, for example, into communication and attention support; PECs, macaton, and attention autism. Thus, my knowledge of children's development and intervention has expanded.
Since my degree, I have had a continued interest in child and educational psychology research. I use these skills during my employment as maintaining current evidence-based practices helps me contribute the most effectively.
I believe in creating a consistently positive approach; always praising efforts and accomplishments.Children build their confidence and know that it is okay to make mistakes, as they are still learning right from wrong.
My Experience
Guildford Grove Primary School, Teaching Assistant, SEND support
April 2023- June 2024
Supporting the Teacher in the foundation year
Supporting children’s behavioural and SEMH needs
1-1 daily SEND support (autism and PDA)
Liaising with practitioners
Working daily in small groups or 1-1, towards phonics and provisional SEND targets
Strathmore Russell campus, SEND teaching support
October 2022- April 2023
Supporting children with SEND, aged 4-7 years
Preparing and implementing provisional activities towards the 4 areas of SEND
Working on 1-1 target work
Behavioural management
Busy Bees Nurseries, Nursery practitioner
June 2021- July 2022
Supporting children aged 6 months - 4 years
Helping with emotional, behavioural and general needs
Creating activities towards the EYFS framework
Fern Hill Primary School, After School Club Assistant
January 2019 to July 2019
Monitoring playtime and tea time
Creating a stimulating, active environment
Providing emotional support
My Qualifications
University of Surrey, Psychology BSc
2019-2022
First-class honours degree- BPS accredited
- Data analysis (SPSS) & lab reports
- Critical thinking & essay writing
- Presentations & group work
Modules; biology, social, research, statistics, neuroscience, cognitive, personality & developmental psychology
Coombe Girls Sixth Form, Kingston Upon Thames, A-level
2017 to 2019
Business (B), Sociology (B), Psychology (C)
Coombe Girls' Secondary School, Kingston Upon Thames, GCSE
2012 to 2017
11 A*- C; Maths (A), English (B)
My Availability
I am currently available full time and flexible. However, this will be temporary.
I am available for last minute babysitting.
Evening and weekend babysitting can be on a permanent basis too.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 04/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.50 per hour
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 04/09/2024)
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