Joanna has ten years professional childcare experience and has experience of caring for children aged 6 months to 10 years of age. She is currently working as a paediatric Speech and Language Therapist working in mainstream and SEN schools. Prior to her degree, Joanna worked for 8 years as a teaching assistant in SEN schools. This is where her love and passion for supporting children with a range of needs began.
She has worked with children with Autism, ADHD/ADD, Emotional and Behavioural disorders, and multiple learning difficulties. Previous to that Joanna was working as part-time Nanny where she is caring for a child with Down’s syndrome. Joanna has excellent references with comments such as ‘Joanna is an excellent Childcare practitioner. She is lively, energetic, and a wonderful person to be around. She is incredibly creative and always on the go. Whilst working at the nursery, children always seemed to gravitate towards her’.
She has worked with children with Autism, ADHD/ADD, Emotional and Behavioural disorders, and multiple learning difficulties. Previous to that Joanna was working as part-time Nanny where she is caring for a child with Down’s syndrome. Joanna has excellent references with comments such as ‘Joanna is an excellent Childcare practitioner. She is lively, energetic, and a wonderful person to be around. She is incredibly creative and always on the go. Whilst working at the nursery, children always seemed to gravitate towards her’.
Susan is a Mum of three and has 21 years professional childcare experience. She is currently working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant within a Special Needs School and has also worked as a Nursery Nurse. Susan has experience of caring for children ages newborn upwards and has excellent references with comments such as, ‘Susan will always work to the best of her ability to give the child who she is responsible for a safe, caring environment which would enable the family to feel safe and secure about leaving their child in Susan’s care.’ Another states, ‘Susan is extremely reliable, she is always at work! She gets along with everyone and is always happy to help. As well as this she is highly knowledgeable in many expertise areas when it comes to working with children.’
Ugne has 8 years professional childcare experience and is currently working as a Teaching Assistant within a special needs school. She has a Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Schools and is currently studying for a Degree in ‘Psychology for Education. Ugne has an up to date paediatric first aid certificate and excellent references with comments such as, ‘Ugne is able to work with children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. She has a great understanding of their abilities and engages well with all of them.’ Another states, ‘Ugne has exceptional skills in relation to children. She works very effectively as a Lead Teaching Assistant at our school for children with special needs- she takes her work very seriously and is wholly committed to the pupils in her care.‘
Mandy is a Mum of four and has seven years professional childcare experience. She is currently working as a Teaching Assistant at a local Primary School where she working with children with special educational needs on a one- to -one basis. Mandy has a pediatric first aid certificate and excellent references with comments such as, ‘Mandy is extremely committed to her role and is very effective in supporting children in an educational and caring way.’
Rebekah has 11 years professional childcare experience and is a Manager of a Children’s Home. She has an up to date paediatric first aid certificate and experience of caring for children ages newborn upwards. Rebekah has excellent references with comments such as, ‘Rebekah and I were senior support workers within an Ofsted Outstanding specialised SEN children’s home. I learnt a lot from Rebekah. She has very good background knowledge of children - she always saw behaviours as a form of communication and was very patient. Rebekah is very good at Makaton and would often advocate on behalf of the children who were non- verbal. The children within the home loved her and trusted her a lot.’
Sophie has eight years professional childcare experience and is currently working as a Teaching Assistant within a Special Needs School where she is working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties. She has also worked as a Nanny and a Kid’s Club Leader. Sophie has excellent references with comments such as, ‘Sophie has a very good rapport with the children in the classroom and is always trying to think of ways to best support them in their lessons and in social situations. She can often be seen running around the playground, getting involved in games at playtime, and interacting with the children at every turn. You can tell that she very much enjoys working with children.’
Roxanne has ten years professional childcare experience, the majority of which time she has spent working within special educational needs settings. She has excellent references with comments such as, ‘Roxanne looks after my two year old daughter on a regular basis. She I very patient, full of energy and always goes above and beyond her duties.’
Greer has 15 years professional childcare experience and has worked as a Nanny, a Creche Supervisor and a Swimming Instructor. She has an up to date paediatric first aid certificate and experience of caring for children ages newborn upwards. She has extensive SEN experience and has worked with children with autism, ADHD, ADD, and dyslexia. Greer has excellent references with comments such as, ‘Greer is wonderful. I cannot recommend her highly enough. My children absolutely adore her. My daughter is almost 14 now and doesn't really need a babysitter, but she still loves her nights with Greer. Greer is completely trustworthy, hardworking and so much fun. I can't recommend her highly enough.’ Another states, ‘Greer cared for my son from his baby to toddler years & she was amazing throughout the entire period. Her approach is based in fun, learning, activity & very kind discipline. She always had a trick up her sleeve for the inevitable issues that arise with young children. She was always energetic, happy & interested in my son. Greer is trustworthy, reliable, thoughtful, insightful, empathic, caring, artistic/creative, mature, friendly, genuine. Greer is a wonderful child carer & person. I’m sure that any family that is lucky enough to have her will be very happy & not want her to leave!’
Monica has twelve years professional childcare experience and is a qualified social worker. She has also worked as an Au Pair and a Nanny, and has extensive experience of working with a range of disabilities. Monica has an up- to -date paediatric first aid certificate an experience of caring for children ages 4 months upwards. She has excellent references with comments such as, ‘Monica has excellent skills in relation to children. Our boys are always thrilled to see her. She is patient and kind, good common sense and always takes initiative.’ Another states, ‘Whenever Monica comes to look after our son, she is cheerful and ready to engage him with costumes, dramatic play, music and hundreds of enriching activities. She is empathetic, kind and a great listener. You can tell she loves children, and children love her because she is fun and enjoys making them laugh. I’m giving my opinion both as a Mother and as a qualified Educational Psychologist.
Keri has seven years professional childcare experience and is currently working as a Speech and Language Therapist. She has an up to date paediatric first aid certificate and experience of caring for children ages three months upwards. Keri has excellent references with comments such as, ‘Keri engages well with all children, has great ideas for activities, and is very kind and nurturing. I’ve jointly worked with her but also I’ve had her look after my own son who’s 5 years old on several occasions and he loves her.
Keri is reliable, always prompt and on time. She is very trustworthy and will do anything for anyone. She is also very fun to be around.’ Another states, ‘Keri has a natural care and kindness towards everyone, especially children. She was excellent with each of my four children and they grew to love and respect her greatly, as both a trusted adult and as a friend as they got older. Keri is kind, compassionate, organised and efficient. She also balances this with a lot of laughter and fun.’
Keri is reliable, always prompt and on time. She is very trustworthy and will do anything for anyone. She is also very fun to be around.’ Another states, ‘Keri has a natural care and kindness towards everyone, especially children. She was excellent with each of my four children and they grew to love and respect her greatly, as both a trusted adult and as a friend as they got older. Keri is kind, compassionate, organised and efficient. She also balances this with a lot of laughter and fun.’
Josie has seven years professional childcare experience and is currently working as a Primary School Teacher. She has also worked as a Nanny and has cared for children ages newborn upwards. Josie has an up to date paediatric first aid certificate and excellent references with comments such as, ‘Josie is wonderful with children and has a lovely persona to her. Children enjoy her company and she has a great rapport with the children in her classroom. Josie has lovely communication skills and always handles conversations and situations appropriately and professionally with adults and children.’