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Ellie-Mae Adcock

Hinckley,Leicestershire

Summary

A Nursery Assistant with four and a half years' experience of creating engaging environments for children aged 0-5 years within the EYFS framework.

Recently stepped up as the Curriculum lead and Support within the nursery, helping to make sure the teams practice and engagement with the children is up to standard and do staff inductions within the nursery.


An engaging Nursery Assistant with full enhanced DBS check, paediatric first aid knowledge and safeguarding training. Dependable and reliable team player, passionate about providing fun and safe nursery environments. Creates caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery. Experience in offering tailored assistance to children with special needs, introducing inclusive learning opportunities. Proficient in creating tailored activities and resources to engage the children, leading small group activities on a daily basis.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Curriculum lead and Support

The Old Rectory Nursery
Barwell, Leicestershire
11.2024 - Current
  • Implemented nursery policies consistently; maintained standards expected by management team.
  • Ensured safety of children through regular risk assessments and monitoring.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness within the nursery, prioritising child health and wellbeing.
  • Established strong parent relationships to promote transparent communication about child development.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests and abilities.
  • Built good relationships with children, resulting in a secure and comfortable environment.

Nursery Assistant

Next steps Nursery
Enderby, Leicestershire
07.2024 - 11.2025
  • Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety within the nursery setting, contributing to a healthier environment for children.
  • Regularly updated progress reports for each child, enabling informed parent-teacher discussions.
  • Monitored nap times to ensure adequate rest for each child's growth and development.
  • Assisted in toilet training exercises, aiding in the development of self-help skills among toddlers.
  • Maintained detailed records of each child's progress in line with EYFS guidelines.
  • Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate caregiving, providing emotional support.

Nursery Assistant

The Old Rectory Nursery
Barwell, Leicestershire
08.2020 - 07.2024
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, ensuring inclusive learning opportunities.
  • Delivered open day events and parents' evenings with strong engagement techniques.
  • Applied key person approach to enhance child development.
  • Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
  • Built positive relationships with parents, communicating regular updates on children's activity and wellbeing.
  • Advised parents on how to manage disruptive or unsocial behaviours at home.
  • Observed children against assigned learning frameworks, monitoring and recording progress and development.
  • Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
  • Implemented and adhered to safe-guarding guidelines.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.

Education

GCSEs -

Hastings High School
Hinckley
09.2015 - 04.2020

Skills

  • Child observation documentation
  • Early years knowledge
  • Parental partnership building
  • Nurturing personality
  • EYFS understanding
  • Safeguarding policy enforcement
  • Building trusting relationships
  • Brilliant time management skillls

Timeline

Curriculum lead and Support

The Old Rectory Nursery
11.2024 - Current

Nursery Assistant

Next steps Nursery
07.2024 - 11.2025

Nursery Assistant

The Old Rectory Nursery
08.2020 - 07.2024

GCSEs -

Hastings High School
09.2015 - 04.2020
Ellie-Mae Adcock