Vikki

My Summary

My Experience

November 2022 - present: Part-time childcare for a 4 year old with ASD, implementing speech and language therapy approaches, social skill activities, independence strategies. Also, planning & delivering developmentally appropriate educational activities (e.g. maths, english). My 3 year old daughter also joins us on most mornings, which has been an amazing beneficial experience for both children.

May 2022 - October 2022: Part-time Nanny to a one year old, with my 2 year old daughter joining us too. My main duties were to plan and deliver fun, developmentally appropriate activities, indoors and outdoors. Prepare healthy meals. Support parents with setting a routine. Bath time. Light cleaning/housework duties. This role was only temporary due to the family moving house.

November 2019 - April 2022: In November 2019 I stopped working to focus on finishing my Psychology degree, before having my daughter in Januay 2020. Since then, I have been a stay at home mum.

September 2018 - October 2019: During this time, I was a ks2 Teacher in an Autism provision for a year. It was my responsibility to plan and deliver a tailored curriculum to meet the needs of all of the children in my class, as well as incorporate lots of opportunities to encourage independence and promote life skills.

September 2012 - July 2018: At the age of 18, I began working in a special needs school as a teaching assistant. I then quickly progressed onto becoming a speech and language therapy assistant/teaching assistant. This was an amazing opportunity for me, which allowed me to support the communication and behaviour needs of the students in my class. I planned and delivered daily 1:1 sessions, as well as group sessions, based on individual needs. I also supported the teacher to incorporate communication opportunities into lessons. The students I worked with all had a diagnosis of autism, as well as additional needs, such as ADHD, feeding/hearing difficulties, selective mutism. I was based with children in the eyfs/ks1 classes. Additionally, during this time, I become a signalong tutor. I also carried out my level 3 diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning. I then went on to study BSc Psychology in the evenings.

January 2011 - August 2012: At the age of 16, I carried out a level 2 childcare apprenticeship in a Montessori nursery. I worked with children aged 2 - 5 years old, had responsibility for 4 key children at a time, planned and delivered activities based on the early years curriculum to meet individual targets, supported meal times and toilet training.


This is a snapshot of my experience and I believe I have many transferable skills to looking after children of all ages. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have. References available on request.

My Qualifications

- DBS
- Paediatric first aid training
- BSc Psychology
- Level 3 Diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning in schools
- Level 3 Speech and language support for pupils with severe learning difficulties
- Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce
- PECS
- Signalong
- VERVE adult-child interaction
- Speech therapy related training courses, including Attention Autism, Music interaction, social stories, zones of regulation.
- Data protection 2021
- Safeguarding children 2022

My Availability

I would preferably like to work with a family 3-4 days a week, but I am flexible to work on the days that suit you (Mon-Fri). I am happy to work between the times of 9am - 5.30pm, but also happy to negotiate this.

My Fees

• Nannying from £14.00 per hour (net)

As my daughter has only just turned 3 years old, I would like to be able to bring her to work with me until she starts nursery later in the year. Although at first you may question whether having a nanny that brings her own child along is a good idea, I can assure you that there are lots of benefits. This includes having a friend for your child which helps to develop social skills and a nanny that understands the importance of showing love and care to your child, treating them how I would want my child to be treated. So far, it has worked very well with the families I have been supporting.

I am also open to becoming an ofsted registered nanny, if this will support you to pay for your fees.