Jessie
Babysitter in Brighton
Female Member since Aug 2021 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 08 Jun 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am a recent BA English graduate looking to share my creativity and passion for the outdoors with little ones! I'm available for casual and regular babysitting, as well as homework help. I do not drive, but regularly use public transport.
I pride myself on my positive outlook and unique creative perspective; I also consider myself to be a caring, compassionate and gentle sort of person. As an avid reader and writer, I also love to engage children in the wonders of reading and writing - as well as other creative methods of play like arts and crafts! I am an incredibly empathetic individual and greatly receptive to emotions, believing in a holistic approach to childcare - I tend to adapt quickly to a child's emotional and psychological patterns, and have a great deal of compassion while also being able to discipline with positive reinforcement if needed.
My Experience
I have experience virtually tutoring secondary aged children in curricular English, whereby I was responsible for curating engaging lesson plans and forming a trusting, nurturing relationship where the child felt comfortable communicating their needs and concerns with me. I also volunteer at a local creative writing club for 6-11 year olds, where I am often in charge of small groups of 4-6 children, and help them to be bold and brave through creative writing; the club also functions as an important third space outside of school and curricular demands, meaning we often provide important pastoral and emotional care as well. I also undertake important projects pertaining to young people's literacy education and have been working with Sussex Writes for the past 8 months, and recently facilitated a series of workshops encouraging reading for pleasure at a local secondary school.
I am also the eldest of 6 children! I have two younger brothers (ages 12 and 18) with some special needs including autism and ADHD, as well as three step-siblings with whom I am very close and have babysat and taken responsibility for on multiple occasions. As well as this, my mum has worked as a childcare worker for all my life and, throughout my teenage years, I helped her to look after many children whose ages ranged between 1 to 11 in various settings by engaging them in various creative play methods and ensuring their safety. I have therefore grown up familiar with many childcare methods and settings, including creches, nurseries and montessori. I also gained a D* (Distinction Star) in my Level 2 BTEC Health and Social Care diploma, affording me a foundational knowledge of child development patterns and duties of care.
My Qualifications
I recently completed my English degree and am projected to receive a 2:2 upon graduating. I have 10 high level GCSEs all at grades 5-9, and a Level 2 BTEC certificate in Health and Social Care at a Distinction* mark. I have three A Levels in English Literature, History and Politics at grades ABB; I also achieved an A* grade on my Extended Project Qualification, which was based on feminist literature.
My Availability
Flexible - schedule can be discussed.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 08/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 08/06/2025)
- DBS Check (added 08/06/2025)
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