Ashleigh Johnson
Chester,Cheshire
Summary
I am passionate about creating fun, safe, and nurturing environments where children can learn and grow. With two years of instructing at a child development activity centre, three months of hands-on work in a nursery, and my role in a children's residential care home, I blend my adaptability with innovative approaches to inspire people of all abilities to realise their potential.
This year I will be beginning a university course part-time in Education Studies specialising in ages 0-11. My passion lies in outdoor education and creating long lasting memories that help children thrive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Childrens residential support worker
Keys Group
Wrexham
01.2025 - Current
- Working with children in care who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily routines, while promoting independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
- Using therapeutic models of care.
- Working with social workers and parents to ensure the best level of care.
- Writing daily reports and ensuring all events are recorded correctly and professionally.
- Administered medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare protocols.
Early years practitioner (unqualified)
Fennies
Teddington, Richmond upon Thames
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Early years education setting, working hands on with children aged 1-5 and providing the education they need to a great start in life.
- Became the PE champion planning and running PE sessions across the nursery
- Created activities within the EYFS framework
Activity Group Leader
Robinwood
Wrexham, Wales
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Leading activity groups of generally between 9-14 children (ages 7-11).
- Running 12 different activities including Climbing, Archery, Zipline, Giant Swing, Trapeze, Canoeing, Raft Building, High Ropes Course and escape room style problem solving.
Climb Guide
Wire and Sky
Tottenham Hotspur Football Stadium
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Safely escorted groups of 14 (ages 8+) to the roof of Tottenham football stadium employing knowledge of stadium, team and local area. Use of PPE equipment for heights safety.
Guest Services
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Revelstoke, Canada
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Working customer service and ticketing of hundreds of guests per day from all over the world.
Education
168-hour level 5 TEFL course -
The TEFL'org
BCAB Level 1 Paddlesport Instructor Award -
BCAB
GCSEs -
St Marks Roman Catholic Secondary School
A-Levels - Drama and theatre study, Sociology, Film studies
St Marks Roman Catholic Secondary School
09.2010 - 07.2012
Archery GB instructor -
Archery GB
Skills
- Motivational leader
- Safety-conscious
- Recreational activities
- Childhood development
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Group and individual instruction
- Behaviour management
- Lesson and activity planning
- First aid trained
- Report writing
Employment gaps
I have spent a lot of my 20s travelling the world. Most recently I took a 6 month trip in 2024 to South America. I have also lived in Australia and Canada.
Timeline
Childrens residential support worker
Keys Group
01.2025 - Current
Early years practitioner (unqualified)
Fennies
10.2023 - 01.2024
Activity Group Leader
Robinwood
08.2021 - 08.2023
Climb Guide
Wire and Sky
07.2020 - 07.2021
Guest Services
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
11.2019 - 04.2020
A-Levels - Drama and theatre study, Sociology, Film studies
St Marks Roman Catholic Secondary School
09.2010 - 07.2012
168-hour level 5 TEFL course -
The TEFL'org
BCAB Level 1 Paddlesport Instructor Award -
BCAB
GCSEs -
St Marks Roman Catholic Secondary School
Archery GB instructor -
Archery GB
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