Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Amy Frankcom

Weston-super-Mare,County

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in special educational needs (SEN) support. Demonstrates strong skills in record-keeping, safeguarding awareness, and health and safety procedures. Adept at fostering positive parent and caregiver relations, ensuring effective teamwork, and maintaining organised data recording. Resourceful and committed to enhancing reading readiness and overall educational outcomes.


Career goal: to continue contributing to the development of inclusive educational environments. Dedicated and nurturing, equipped with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, complemented by strong foundation in child development and early education.


Demonstrates creativity and patience, crucial for creating engaging and supportive learning environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Full-time mum

My Children
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
07.2019 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Early years practitioner

Christ Church Pre-school
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
03.2016 - 07.2019


  • Facilitated educational games to improve cognitive abilities in young learners.
  • Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
  • Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
  • Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
  • Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.

Support staff member

Hayes Education
Bristol
09.2015 - 01.2016

Hayes Education is an agency. I was sent to support local nurseries and pre-schools.


  • Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
  • Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.

Full-time mum

My Children
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
07.2010 - 09.2015
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.

Bank staff member

Weston Area Health Trust
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
08.2003 - 07.2010


  • Ensured child safety by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
  • Developed daily routines, instilled discipline in young minds.
  • Accompanied children on outings to ensure safety and supervision.
  • Enhanced creativity through art and craft sessions, encouraged self-expression.
  • Maintained clean environment with regular tidying tasks.
  • Managed behavioural issues to maintain harmony and peace within the setting.
  • Provided emotional support during distressing situations, helped build resilience in children.
  • Taught basic hygiene practices resulting in healthier kids.
  • Practised safety and hygiene protocols by maintaining clean work environment.
  • Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
  • Greeted parents, responded to enquiries and provided information regarding childcare program.
  • Employed a friendly approach to enhance communication and build rapport with children with various difficulties.
  • Adhered to policies and procedures and legislative requirements relating to child care.

Systems support officer

Odstar Systems Ltd
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
07.2008 - 01.2009
  • Resolved complex technical issues for enhanced user experience.
  • Increased system efficiency with routine software updates and hardware upgrades.
  • Installed new hardware, improved system performance.
  • Tested function of peripheral equipment and completed quality repairs.
  • Provided replacement accessories.

Education

BTEC Diploma - ICT: Hardware

Weston College
Weston-super-Mare
09.2006 - 07.2008

QCF - Children and Young People's workforce

Weston College
Weston-super-Mare
09.2014 - 07.2015

Skills


  • Basic IT competence
  • Caregiver communication
  • Special educational needs experience
  • Record-keeping
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Parent and caregiver relations
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Special Education Needs (SEN) support
  • Resourceful
  • Data recording
  • Communication
  • Organised
  • Reading readiness
  • Teamwork
  • Timekeeping

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Computer gaming
  • Crocheting
  • History

Accomplishments

While volunteering, I was acknowledged and won an award for my time at my local Children's centres.


I also gained recognition for taking part in establishing a successful museum exhibition at my local museum. We were up for an award with the National Lottery for our work with the local community.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Full-time mum

My Children
07.2019 - Current

Early years practitioner

Christ Church Pre-school
03.2016 - 07.2019

Support staff member

Hayes Education
09.2015 - 01.2016

QCF - Children and Young People's workforce

Weston College
09.2014 - 07.2015

Full-time mum

My Children
07.2010 - 09.2015

Systems support officer

Odstar Systems Ltd
07.2008 - 01.2009

BTEC Diploma - ICT: Hardware

Weston College
09.2006 - 07.2008

Bank staff member

Weston Area Health Trust
08.2003 - 07.2010
Amy Frankcom