After School Care Drum Brae/Gyle

| I am reliable, committed and responsible and enjoy looking after children. I have babysat for family, friends and neighbours from a young age and have always wanted to work in the care sector. Just after finishing school I went abroad to do au pairing in ####.#### involved looking after three children ages 3,5 and 7. The role involved assisting them in their daily activities and teaching them English which Expanded my knowledge and communication skills. I have also completed an HNC in social services and an SVQ 3 in children and young people. Through this I was able to carry out a placement at Braidburn special needs school. This involved supporting children with various additional needs. This allowed me to apply the knowledge taught from lectures and tutorials when working with these children to support them to the best of my ability. In addition to this, I have also worked at leaps and bounds after school club supporting primary school children. I have had a lot of experience working with various different children and feel I am well suited to the role of child care.

| Hi - I'm a mum to 3 little girls (3,1 & 1). I have worked in a schools after school club planning activities, trips etc. I also have worked in holiday clubs. I am available every evening and am happy with all ages of children. I love to read and bake. Also can provide PVG check.

| I have around a full years experience working with children. I am a friendly and caring individual who is very responsible. I can help with any extra support, such as homework duties and after school activities. I am both fluent in Spanish and English. I will help wherever possible whilst creating a fun yet comfortable environment your family.

| I am a friendly New Zealander from a rural background in South Canterbury. My rural background installed my passion for the outdoors and sports. Having grown up in a rural background I grew up in a tight-knit community which meant I was called in to help with babysitting from age 15. I am currently doing part-time nanny care for a family with 2 year old twins on Tuesdays to Thursdays 8am until 5pm which involves general duties such as nappy changes, meal feeding, walks to the park, general interactive playtime and afternoon naps. During my years of study in ####-#### I was an after school nanny for a family with three children aged 7, 9 and 12. I am more than happy to help with any gardening, housework and animal care along with childcare.

| I am currently looking for some part time or full time work to help me gain new skills and experience in different sectors to help my confidence grow. I have 2 years experience in retail from working as a shop assistant and over 5 years childcare experience as well as two childcare qualifications, a first aid certificate and a full recent disclosure. I have worked in a variety of childcare environments from nurseries, early years crèches to after school clubs. Even though most of my experience is childcare based I have gained many skills that are transferable including excellent communication skills, dealing with customers and providing the best service possible for everyone, being able to work positively in a team or alone and excellent ict skills. I have also been volunteering for girlguiding scotland on and off since 2010 and in October last year began to work towards my adult leader qualification (hopefully, I will complete it by September) and working towards my archery qualification to become a fully qualified archery instructor for girlguiding. Through volunteering with girlguiding, I have gained and improved on various valuable skills such as teamwork and leadership, organisational and budgeting skills.

| Im a mature student, in my second year of a Masters in Art Psychotherapy. Last year as part of my Masters I worked with primary children in a school as a trainee art therapist. This included working with children with additional needs. Before starting the course I worked in an After School Club (Skool is Out) for 2 years, working up to a senior role. Part of my role was to collect children from school, plan and run engaging activities and take them on trips. I have a degree in Fine Art, so I love fun arts and crafts activities with children and love the outdoors too! I am a qualified Secondary Art Teacher, so would be happy to tutor too. A requirement of my course is that I have a current PVG check. I also recently completed First Aid Training. I am available evenings and weekends and for the full day Fridays and Mondays.

| I am a friendly, warm person who always has a smile on my face. I am laid back and can be flexible to fit around when I am needed. I really enjoy working with children, it is extremely rewarding and can be a lot of fun. I have various experience including nannying for a few families for children between 10 months and 4 years old, working at an after school care club and holiday camps. I am also a qualified swim teacher including a baby and preschool qualification meaning I have experience with children of all ages and have first aid/safety training. I also have various volunteer roles including working with Homelink to support families that need a little help. I love being around children and understand that it is a big responsibility being left to care for someone else's child. I am reliable, trustworthy and responsible. I know it is important to find someone who fits in with your life and gets along with your children so would be happy to meet to see if I am the right fit for you.

| Hello! I am India and I am 25 years old girl living and working in central Edinburgh. I have just shy of 6 years childcare experience gained through working as a Playworker at in a nursery and after school club, babysitting for local families and spending the summer as a camp counsellor at Camp America. My experience ranges from newborn babies right up to 12-year-old children. My favourite thing to do is take the kids on an adventure outside in the park or bake in the kitchen. I am more than happy to do any activities or day trips with kids along with any bathing, cooking, feeding and cleaning up that is required.

| I have 3 years experience working in private nurseries and after school clubs in edinburgh, I am qualified as an early years practitioner with my SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

| Hi there! I am a responsible individual native in Spanish but also fluent in English. Although I don't have official previous experience in childcare I feel quite confident in the position since I had to take care of younger siblings and nephews since I was basically a teenage. Culture and art are very important for me, that is why I always enjoy to combine learning with playing. I am also a film and psychology student and since my lectures take place in the morning I'll be completely available in the afternoon. I am also available to start asap. My cooking skills include the making of very healthy and tasty Spanish recipes! Please, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

| I love to spend time with children. Iam a masters student in Napier University . Iam a Child Care worker, Iam responsible for supporting children as part of their breakfast clubs, nurseries, and after-school clubs. I ensure that all children are cared for in a safe, nurturing environment and preparing snacks and refreshments for the children. I also carry out duties as a baby-sitter. Iam registered with sssc and also have a pvg

| I have worked with children since I was 16 years old, I am a very caring and gentle person and love working with and playing with children. I also have experience in after school clubs so will have no issue with helping with homework.

| Hi! I'm a 20 year old who has been babysitting for the past 6 years. I have experience caring for kids from 6 months to 13 years old, including siblings. I also volunteered for a time at a children's yoga and arts & crafts after school program.

| I was au pair in London during one year and a half (January 2015- June 2016). In Spain I have worked in a nursery school with children of the age of 0-3 some of them with special needs, during 4 months. While I have been studying I have worked as a nanny in diferent families: ####-####: each summer taking care of a girl (now is 8 years old), preparing breakfast and lunch, playing with her, making crafts, going to the swimming pool and going to the park. - ####-####: taking care of a girl 4 years old and a boy 6 years old. I picked them up from school and went to the park and played together. - ####-####: same boy and girl. But this year I took care of them in the mornings. I woke them up, prepared breakfast, helped them to get dressed and ready for school and took them to school. - ####-####: taking care of two boys (2 and 6 years old) every Friday. I picked the older one up from school and went home to have lunch. Later, grandparents brought me the 2 year old boy from nursery. And we spent time during the afternoon playing, dancing, making crafts... I had to change diapers to the younger one too. Around 5:30 I prepared some afternoon snack and after that we got ready to go to the park. I can provide references.

| Hi, I'm Victoria I am currently a student looking for a job in childcare while studying in Edinburgh. I'm based in Newington but am willing to travel for a position. I'm an enthusiastic and caring person who loves working with children of all ages in a variety of situations. My previous experience includes babysitting for 4 years for 2 families of 3 children each on a weekly basis. I helped with dinner, homework and bedtime. For 4 years, I've assisted with holiday clubs for large groups doing a variety of activities and taught dance to children aged 2-13 years for 5 years. I volunteered at an after school club for children with a variety of special needs, which I found truly enjoyable and rewarding. I'm July and August 2016, I worked as a childcare assistant at a member's club hotel near Inverness, looking after children in a range of activities, with children aged from 1 year to 16 years old. For 2017, I had a summer job looking after a six year old one-on-one during the school holidays. With each different experience, I have learnt to adjust my care to suit the child and the situation, preparing me for new childcare scenarios. I currently study Psychology at The University of Edinburgh. Outside of academics, I cheer with my University team and have dance for 14 years. I love all sorts of activities, from sporty and outdoor adventures to a quiet day inside with board games and baking. I've really enjoyed all these experiences and would hope to be able to help you in anything you need!

| Hello! I am a Chemistry Masters student, originally from Spain. I have been living in Edinburgh for 4 years. I enjoy sports, creative activities and cooking. I am responsible, easy going and very energetic! I have been an after school nanny for the past 2 years, looking after two boys of ages 9 and 11 years old. My daily tasks included picking them up from school, giving them snack/dinners and playing, as well as taking them to after school activities. I also helped them occasionally with homework and encouraged them to play music instruments. Unfortunately, this job has been affected by the current COVID-19 situation, it is for this reason I am looking for a new nanny job. Previous to this, I worked in Edinburgh as an after school nanny for a 10 year old girl during 5 months before I started University. I also spent a year (####-####) as an au-pair in England looking after a new born baby and a 3 year old girl. My job included cooking meals for them, mainly playing time as well as babysitting during some weekends.

| I have babysat for the last 6 years taking care of children newborn to age 16. I have also spent 2 summers at overnight summer camp being a conselour and being an aide for a camper with type 1 diabetes. I worked at an after school care centre aiding a student with autism and have ample experience, tutoring, cooking, and cleaning.

| I’m currently a third year student at Heriot Watt university. I have been babysitting since I was 15 for friends and family. I now currently babysit 2/3 times a week. I thoroughly enjoyed working in the ESMS nursery, after school club and morning club. I am responsible, committed and fun. I have references so don’t hesitate to ask for them. I look forward to hearing from you, Ciara :)

| My name is Iris , I am 19 years old, and I am a French student at the University of Edinburgh (Economics). I have great work experience in the babysitting field. I worked for more than two years as a baby-sitter every Saturday for a family with a three-month-old baby and a 3 years-old child. They recommended my services in my neighborhood that’s why I had the opportunity to take care of other children (up to ten-years-old and including a disabled child). From September to December this 2019, I did the after school care of two boys (who are 4 and 7) three days a week in Edinburgh which got on very well. I naturally have good contacts with children and I have always made sure they spend a good time with me, taking every week a new activity for them. I am a very good student, who can help with the homework if necessary. I also love sports as I am a gymnast! I can cook simple meals and help with the chores. If you want me to, I can also try to teach French to your children, as it is my mother tongue! Do not hesitate to contact me if you want to interview me or if you have any questions :)

| I have really always enjoyed working with children and find it very rewarding. During high school, for example, I volunteered at our local church community and supervised groups of children during events that had been organised for children to play or do little projects. During a gap year, I was an au pair in Scarsdale, NY, USA, where I took care of four children, aged 5 to 15. My responsibilities there were very versatile, from helping the children get dressed and ready for the day to playing with them and engaging them in fun activities in the afternoons to light housekeeping tasks like tidying up and meal preparation. During my undergraduate programme, I further worked as a private tutor for English and Maths, so I would be able to help out with homework in the afternoon in a fun and engaging way. Currently, I am babysitting from time to time. As you can see, each of these different positions have taught me different things. It is because of these versatile experiences, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, that I am a qualified babysitter/nanny. I would love the opportunity to meet you and discuss my qualifications in more detail.