Elaineco
Babysitter in Tooting
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Jun 2011 Last Updated Nov 2023 Last Login Aug 2024
My Summary
About Me
DSB CHECKED SINCE SEP 2017.
BABYSITTING / NANNYING after 4- ( EVENINGS / WEEKENDS ONLY ATM & HALF TERMS). I am an enthusiastic individual who enjoys the company of children. I studied childcare and education level 3 for 2 years 2009-2011 to train to become a professional nursery practitioner. I have always found the way children learn and develop fascinating from when I was little myself. I would always enjoy playing with little cousins, family members and family friends. I enjoy working with children because not only do they learn from you, you learn from them. I have two nephews one aged 10 old with special needs (Developmental Delay) and a 7 year old with cerebral palsy. I care for these two boys by babysitting them occasionally and taking them on outings whenever I get the chance. I have two older brothers and one older sister so i am the youngest. I had a wonderful childhood where I was allowed to be a child and enjoy my time growing up. I enjoy artistic and creative developments.
I am currently Working as a teaching assistant at a primary school where i work term time only mon-fri 7.30-4. I am in my 5th year at this school. Prior to this I worked 1 year at a special needs primary school. My school is based in Streatham / furzedown south west London. I am Looking for after school care in this area or within 5 miles from Tooting . So Wandsworth , Earlsfield, area etc . Ideally looking for term time only, occasionally half term work and some weekend baby sitting if needed. I held an after school nanny positing from April 2018- July 2023. I’d pick the children up from after school club, take them home . Do their homework with them, cook their dinner, give them a bath . We’d cook together , do arts and crafts and also bake together once a week. Reference will be available upon request. I am a uk Driver i have held my license since 2012, I have my own car.
My Experience
Work Experience as a student:
2009-2010
Teddies Nurseries Streatham
baby room 3-18 months old / sep 09' - jan 1'0
toddler room jan 18 months - 2 1/2 years old '10 - april '10
Furzedown Primary school
Nursery 3-4 years old / april '10 - july '10
Reception Class 4-5 years old / Sep 10' - jan 11'
Year 3 class 7-8 years old / Jan'11 - march11'
Employment History:
Bank staff at Teddies nurseries, Streatham 27th July 2010 – January 2011
I worked in the capacity of a nursery assistant helping to care for babies and children 0-5 and meeting their individual needs, and securing their safety. This position also involved cleaning throughout the daily routine.
Hourly pay: £6.50
Bright horizons , Dulwich January 2011 – august 2012
I worked again as a bank staff at this nursery. I mainly worked in the pre-school which was ages 2 ½ - 5. I managed play times, lunch and tea times. This job involved cleaning throughout the day and also toileting.
Nanny April 2012 – November 2012
I was hired through childcare.co.uk where I made a profile. My duties was a nanny to a 2 year old. I had him the whole day so I would have to cook his food, bath time, play time and nap time. This job also including cleaning up and following out the child’s routines.
Sitters January 2012 – present
I currently hold a position with the babysitting agency ‘Sitters’. I attend client’s houses and babysit their children whilst they are out. I have worked from ages 3 months to 13 years in this job role. In this position whether it be a daytime booking or evening, when I can I enjoy interacting with the child/children. Building the trust from the parents and their child. I have learned the importance of communication and time keeping.
Ikea crèche January 2014- October 2016
I currently work in the crèche area in Ikea Croydon over the weekends. I hold a cashier position for the other days. In the crèche I care for children ages 3-10 years old, for one-hour session per day whilst their parents or guardians are shopping in the store. As part of my duty I care for children with special needs. E.g on occasion we have autistic children come in and play and some may need a one to one. I have learned the importance of child protection and confidentiality. E.g the crèche goes by signature to sign a child in and out.
Protocol Education Agency January 2015-June 2015
I shortly worked for this agency. They mainly dealt with primary schools. I worked with children from the nursery class aged 3 up to year 4 aged 8. I supported the class teacher by being a teaching assistant. I would supervise the children and support them with their class work and learning. The class teachers would set me tasks as photocopying, cutting, taking small groups of children to help them with their work and reading.
Tinies childcare agency April 2015 – 2016
I worked for this agency, which would send me to day nurseries and crèches. I worked with children aged 0-5. Supervising them and interacting with them doing activities and playtime.
Paddock Primary School Sep 2017-present
I currently hold a Teaching Assistant at this special needs primary school. The age group of the class i am in is 5-7. Working here i have a better understanding and knowledge of ASD. What i love most about this job is that is so rewarding. Knowing that I have helped a child achieve their target and goals is an amazing feeling.
My Qualifications
CACHE Childcare and Education Level 3 Nursery Nurse. I have 5 A*-C GCSE's. which are in
- Religous Education
- English Language
- Information Technologhy
- Design Technology ( Textiles)
- Art and desgn
I have also have a PASS in adult Numeracy and English
degree in photo imagine : MERIT
My Availability
mon-Fri 4pm-
Also weekends.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 09/11/2023 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
£12 an hour before 6, £11 after 6
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 09/11/2023)
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