After School Care Ivybridge

| Hi, my name is Maria. I am 19 and have just started at Plymouth University studying Occupational Therapy. For the past two years I have worked at a children's breakfast, after school and holiday club for all primary school aged children. Alongside this, I attended college to study A level Sociology, Health and Social Care and Performing Arts. I also completed extra courses there, which were level 2 and level 3 supporting teaching and learning, emergency first aid and caring for vulnerable children. I love working with children and would love to do it in the future as an occupational therapist. I have much younger siblings and cousins, so I am used to babysitting and doing activities with children of all ages. I am pretty flexible with times around my lectures, and the occasional weekend I may go home to Hampshire, but apart from that I am happy to babysit some weekends in Plymouth too!

| I’m mum of two children 8 and 14 years old. I have more than 10 years of experience with special needs children. At the moment I work at special school with children on the autism spectrum. I can help with childcare in the afternoon or evening.

| I am currently a trainee Primary School teacher at the University of Plymouth. I have about a year of experience in which I have babysat for two families. I love children and would be so excited to help with homework and activities as well as whatever is needed. I have also worked in an after school club for primary school-age children so I have experience in working with a variety of ages. I also volunteer every year as a group leader for a holiday club that is so much fun!

| I am a conscientious second year student, currently studying English with Publishing at Plymouth University and seeking a child career position to complement my schedule. I have experience working at an after-school club where i was responsible for children ages 5-11. During my time working here i completed a child protection and safeguarding course. i believe this is something many child carers cant say they have experienced and will give me the knowledge to provide a safe and understanding atmosphere. I was also responsible for setting up the food area with a healthy snack and was often tasked with collecting the infants and walking them to the juniors. A day to day at the club would also include a range of activities or work help. My time spent at the after school club has greatly benefited me and will be an advantage to anyone i work for because i have gained a wide variety of skills which will help on the job and i am extremely approachable, the children i worked with felt comfortable around me and enjoyed taking part in game and activities with me.

| I have a variety of experience babysitting. This varies between 6 months and up to 14 years old. I began babysitting at the age of 6. I would babysit my youngest brother who at the time was 1 years old. As my family began to realise how responsible I was becoming as I grew up they began to trust me with babysitting their children as well. I also have quite a lot of experience with teaching as well. Teaching was my own main revision method which helped me the most. During my GCSE's and A Levels I studied at an inadequate, below average school. I struggled extremely with my revision and would consistently achieve poor grades. The problem was no matter what I tried (mind maps, posters, flashcards) none of the content would stick in my head. I would revise one day and the next day be unable to recall what I had revised. I then took it upon myself to teach someone else the content I learned. After school I would teach my friends content I had revised the same day. Doing this every day made the content superglue to my brain and helped me so much in exams. A lot of the time my teacher would ask me to teach the entire the class the topic we were all studying on that day.

| I currently work at an infant school as a childcare assistant for both after school and holiday camps. I care for the children and encourage both sports and arts and crafts. I am dbs checked and have a safeguarding qualification. I am first aid trained.

| Hi My name is Elizabeth. I have more than enough experience as a nanny and babysitter and even nursery teacher. I have the experience by babysitting my niece and nephews and I have also had to opportunity to work with kids almost all my life. I have been working with kids since I got out of high school where I was a nursery assistant for more than one year and was in charge of children after school before their parents come to pick them up and i then went further my studies in education. And after my tertiary study I went ahead to work as a teacher in a school So I have lots of experience in working with kids

| I am a 23 year old Past experiences in childcare include irregular babysitting jobs, and then being an after school nanny while living in London for nearly four months before moving. My responsibilities included school/ extra curricular pick up (and the bus home), providing food and entertainment, bedtime activities and occasional housekeeping jobs.

| I am a 19-year-old university student who is studying history and I'm working to become a primary school teacher. I am new to professional childcare however I do have a five-year-old sister who I have helped care for since birth. I am available all days after school and during the day on all days but Mondays and Tuesdays due to university.

| I am currently looking to provide ad hoc care, or one evening a week, alongside my full time position as a healthcare assistant within a special needs school in Plymouth. I currently work as a healthcare assistant within a special needs school with children that have complex medical needs, however, I have had many varied opportunities, caring for children, over the last 7 years, that have helped me increase my knowledge and skills. I have worked as a 1:1 SEN support worker, nursery key person, babysitter, summer camp assistant, after-school club assistant, teaching assistant and more. I have a distinction in my level 3 early years educator qualification, a full drivers licence, a full paediatric first aid certificate and a full first aid at work certificate (plus more medical certifications/awareness). I am considered empathetic, bubbly and caring; therefore, I find huge fulfilment supporting children in their educational and social development. Also, I am highly creative and imaginative, so I love ‘mucking-in’ and being able to play alongside any children in my care. I am also a responsible and highly organised individual, which has always helped me within my childcare roles.

| I am a trained nursery nurse with over 20 years experience.i am also a mum of 3.I have worked as a private nanny before I had children in London.i am currently working in education.I would be very happy to babysit evenings and also after school hours, and depending if the right job comes along I would be happy to nanny full time as long as it worked around my family and at the right salary.

| I am friendly and enthusiastic. I have had some childcare training while training for a summer camp job, and have had experience working with younger children while running after school clubs during school, such as a baking and games club. I also love pets, I have two cats and a springer spaniel puppy called Smudge!

| I am DBS checked and have been a domcillary carer for two and a half years. Although this was mainly with adults, I also have experience with learning disabilities and children as some adults, I have worked with, had children of there own. I have work experience in primary schools from ages 4-11, and have also participated in coaching after school events for children. My current job is working with SEN young people and adapting their needs around education and incorporating life skills. With my university degree i have had the opportunity to attend placements where i have worked regularly with children of all ages. I’d like to gain some more experience with children to support me in the career path I want to follow. I have previously supported one family with three children on weeknights and the odd weekend evening when needed. I am happy to do any light chores, as well as helping with homework, educated fun and food making.

I have worked in a nursery school in London for the last year that has children aged 11 months to 4 years old. I have just moved to Carnoustie and would love to work in childcare full time. At the moment, I am doing occasional babysitting and after school care one day a week with 5 year old twins.

| I am the eldest of 6. I was a young carer for my siblings when I was 11 years old. I took on all sorts of responsibilities like, washing and drying their clothes, putting them to bed, cooking, taking them to school and picking them up, taking them to their after school clubs and picking them up, taking them out to the parks and woods, showering/bathing them and of course playing with them. I have my level 1 and 2 in childcare, I have done first aid and safety training as well. I have done babysitting jobs for many other families each child ranging from 0-14. I have experience working with children that have mild learning difficulties. I have worked in many children based settings such as a variety of nurseries and some primary schools.