Katie M

My Summary

My Experience

I'm a qualified Teaching Assistant with an inclusive and balanced approach to providing children with the support they need to learn and grow. I currently work with one family and volunteer at the Open Door charity as a youth mentor. When supporting children, my greatest wish is for them to be able to freely and confidently explore themselves and the world around them, knowing I am on hand to help, and for them to thrive in alignment with their own natural inclinations.

I have worked in a range of settings: a deep tech start up, events venues, fine dining restaurants, in nurseries, for charities, and for grassroots organisations; gathering a broad set of skills and experiences. These different insights, in combination with deep and active listening, enable me to adapt so I can meaningfully support each individual. I’m settled now in a field I am really passionate about, supporting children to grow into happy, healthy, fulfilled adults.

My passions include: reading, playing music, watercolour painting, textiles and fibre arts, writing, nature and mindfulness practice.

Having grown up with two energetic younger siblings, supporting little ones is second nature to me; I take a great deal of pride and joy in this work. With my dad at hand on the end of a phone, I began babysitting locally aged 13, caring for children as young as 1, up to my own age at that time! Shortly after, I began tutoring children in my town in the basics of guitar and bass guitar, and would teach them right up until they were as good as me when I would have to hand them over to a qualified grown-up!

Throughout my GCSEs and A-Levels, I continued my tutoring experiences, helping students to attain a C grade in French, Maths and English. Seeing students gain confidence in themselves over the weeks we spent together was very rewarding.

My more recent experience as a nursery worker has really solidified my confidence in EYFS, I learned a lot from the amazing childcare specialists during my time there.

I spent 2024 volunteering (developing accessibility and inclusion policy with local organisations) rather than working, while learning to deal with some changes in my health. Taking the time out was really beneficial and has allowed me to learn about my new capacity and how best to work sustainably.

My Qualifications

I am currently undertaking Paediatric First Aid training. I expect to be registered with Ofsted by the start of May 2025. I have a fully compliant paediatric first aid kit that I bring with me to every shift.

Enhanced DBS check (registered with annual update service)
L2 Common Core Skills and Knowledge (Ofsted approved Home Childcare/EYFS Practitioner)
CACHE L3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Ofsted approved)
TQUK L2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs

L3 Diploma in Principles of Management
L4 Certificate of Higher Education from University of Birmingham in Law and French Law
A Levels: ABC in Psychology, History, French
GCSEs: 4 A*, 5 A including Triple Science, French, History, Geography

Food Hygiene & Safety L2 Certificate
Allergen Awareness Certificate

Early Years Childcare Certificates from Busy Bees including:
Safeguarding (L2), Supervision, Choking Prevention, Makaton, Supporting English as an Additional Language, Supporting Communication, Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness, Promoting Positive Behaviour

My Availability

Occasional overnight stays considered. Please drop me a message to discuss any and all possibilities, but note that I am able to work a maximum of 15 hours per week - all this can be discussed along with ways of managing expectations around communicating availability.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.50 per hour
• Nannying from £12.80 per hour (gross)

Happy to use my own car as part of the childcare service however fuel costs would need to be paid as an expense. Price per mile is 35p.