Special Needs Care in York

| Hi! My name is Paige and I am currently a university student at University of York, getting my Master's in Education. I am American and have come over to the UK to live with my partner who I met in undergrad in the United States. Before coming over to the UK, I was a teacher in the public school system. I had lots of experience working with neurodiverse children and helping them succeed and find joy in school. I also worked as a SEND support in the States, where I worked one on one with children. I am very bubbly and fun, always looking for an adventure and a good time.

| Hi my name is Zoe I’m 27 and have working in been qualified in childcare since 2008 I have also got a wide range of experience of working with children and adults with disabilities some of this though work and some though being a career at home for the last 15 years helping my dad. In my spear time I enjoy catching up with my friends going out for days with my partner and our families and running a brownie unit once Week,

| Dear family, I’m a speech and language therapist , doing a masters in cognitive neuroscience at university of York. I’m passionate about autism spectrum disorder , I’ve been involved doing volunteering for 3 years in autism foundations in my country. I have one year of experience as a special needs child minder in London. I have ABA training so I would love to look after children while I can improve their communication skills. Looking forward to meet you.

| I am a recently retired foster carer who has attended numerous courses and dealt with behavioural problems I also am fluent in BSL and have supported a deaf lady with learning difficulties DBS checked , non smoker , driver .

| Hi, my name is George and I have had experience caring for people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities from the age of 16. I pride myself in ensuring I build strong professional relationships with the people I care for, and I hope to continue this into my future as I complete my BSc in Psychology.

| Hello my name’s Olivia, I’m 26 years old and have a clean driving license. I’ve worked in different care homes to home care for 8 years now, so I’ve got a lot of experience in this spectrum. I’m now setting myself up and doing free lance work for people who need my help.

| 2 years of experience as a health care asistant. Adults with dementia, parkinson, mental health and muscle disorder. Young people with autism.

| I have experience working 1:1 with children with autism, fragile X and ADHD within schools and in home settings! I’ve worked with a wide range of ages going from nursery ages to secondary school but at the moment I work in a primary school during term time. I’m a caring, patient and helpful person who will help in any way they can.

| I work as a 1:1 special needs teaching assistant which I have done for 3 years and currently have a summer job at snappy caring for those with special needs. I am passionate about child development and learning and am offering childcare services for babysitting. I have 7 years experience working with children in total (Including volunteering). This is mainly younger children from the ages of 4-7 but I am happy to babysit up to the age of 10. I have experience with intimate care and have an updated dbs. I love reading and singing with children, role play activities, being outdoors in forest school, going on walks and helping with sensory activities like shaving foam and play dough/ dough disco. I am also happy to help out with homework. I also have done various autism awareness training courses (Part 1 and part 2), autism and sensory experience and attachment courses through my school, as well as training based on the Paul Dix methods. I also have a safeguarding children in education qualification and child protection in education certificate level 2 through educare, as well as the prevent course. My availability is mid week evening shifts and occasional Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings.