Eleanor
Babysitter in London: Waltham Forest
Female Member since Jul 2019 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 16 Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
I'm an Art Graduate based in North East London with a kind, approachable nature, and I’m currently looking for additional childcare work to save for a Master’s degree in Art Psychotherapy next year.
My Experience
Growing up in a small town in North Yorkshire with two younger siblings (5-8 years my junior), I had early and extensive childcare responsibilities. From a young age, I often looked after my siblings while my mum was working or running errands. This experience taught me valuable skills in caring for children of all ages, cultivating a natural patience and understanding. At 12, I started my first regular babysitting job for a family friend, caring for her toddler and baby for 2-3 hours weekly for nearly two years. I soon began receiving referrals for other babysitting jobs in the area, gaining further experience.
At 16, I completed two weeks of work experience as a teaching assistant at a local primary school, working with children aged 4-7 years. I found this experience incredibly rewarding and received praise for my calm and caring demeanor, which helped me connect well with the children.
I also bring three years of experience working as a Hair and Makeup Artist for the kids' clothing company, Alex and Alexa. Through this role, I worked closely with children on photoshoots, creating a safe and enjoyable environment behind the scenes. I’ve become adept at managing children's needs even in high-pressure settings such as studios or on-set locations, where parents were often absent.
In addition to my childcare experience, I’ve recently pursued a degree in Illustration from Camberwell College of Art and am now working towards a career in Art Therapy. I currently work part-time as an administrator and volunteer at Share Community, a disability charity in South London, supporting art classes for students with diverse needs. My varied background has strengthened my ability to be patient, adaptable, and creative in my approach to childcare.
I’m available evenings, weekends, and occasional short notice for extra childcare support.
Skills:
- Good knowledge of infant behavior and nutritional needs
- Strong multitasking ability to handle multiple children
- Highly adaptable to various household environments
- Exceptional maturity and patience in handling challenging situations
- First Aid trained, proficient in CPR, and DBS checked
If you’re looking for reliable and compassionate childcare, I’d love to help!
My Qualifications
First Class Honours in Bachelor of Arts - UAL
Diploma in Makeup for Film and TV - UAL
ITEC Level 2 qualification in Hair and Makeup - London Makeup School/Hair Academy
10 GCSE's (including Maths and English)
4 A Level's: Art, Sociology, History and Graphic Design (AAAB)
First aid trained and DBS checked
My Availability
I am available weekdays after 5pm and weekends. If you require support during a weekday please let me know and I may be able to change my working days for my other roles.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Last Updated: 02/09/2024 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 01/09/2024)
- DBS Check (added 01/09/2024)
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