Halle Smith
London
Summary
A friendly, reliable and hardworking individual with experience working with children in both professional and placement settings. I am confident supporting children’s development through play and care while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. I have experience supporting children with SEN and adapting activities to meet individual needs. Currently completing my Early Years qualification and keen to progress within a childcare or SEN setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Early Years Placement Student
Bow Lane Pre-School
Morden , London
2025.11 - 2026.06
- Supported children aged 18 months to 5 years through play and daily activities
- Helped create a safe, fun and engaging environment
- Supported children with SEN, meeting individual learning needs and promoting positive behaviour.
- Encouraged learning through play to support development
- Assisted staff with routines and supervising children
- Built positive relationships with children and team members
Crèche Assistant (Weekend Job)
David Lloyd Leisure
Raynes park , London
2024.08 - Current
- Caring for children aged 12 weeks to 5 years in a crèche setting
- Supporting daily routines including feeding, nappy changing and play
- Comforting and settling children to ensure they felt safe and secure
- Supported children with SEN by adapting care routines and providing additional support where needed
- Creating a safe, clean and engaging environment
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and team members
DL Kids Club Coach
David Lloyd Leisure
Raynes Park , London
2023.01 - 2024.08
- Supervised children aged 3–13 during activities
- Led fun and engaging sessions for children
- Adapted activities to ensure children with additional needs were fully included and supported
- Made sure all children were safe and looked after at all times
- Spoke with parents and helped with any questions or concerns
- Built good relationships with children and their families
Education
Level 2 - Early Years Practitioner
Kingston College
07.2026
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
Kingston College
07.2025
Level 2 Technical Award - Child Development and Care
Raynes Park High School
08.2023
GCSE - English Language
Raynes Park High School
GCSE - English Literature
Raynes Park High School
GCSE - Food Preparation and Nutrition
Raynes Park High School
BTEC - Dance
Raynes Park High School
Emergency First Aid at Work - Level 3
Kingston College
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Caring, patient and nurturing approach
- Safeguarding awareness
- Experience with nappy changing and feeding routines
- Supporting children’s development through play
- Experience working with children with SEN
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
Accomplishments
Awarded Team Member of the Month (October 2025)
Timeline
Early Years Placement Student
Bow Lane Pre-School
2025.11 - 2026.06
Crèche Assistant (Weekend Job)
David Lloyd Leisure
2024.08 - Current
DL Kids Club Coach
David Lloyd Leisure
2023.01 - 2024.08
Level 2 - Early Years Practitioner
Kingston College
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
Kingston College
Level 2 Technical Award - Child Development and Care
Raynes Park High School
GCSE - English Language
Raynes Park High School
GCSE - English Literature
Raynes Park High School
GCSE - Food Preparation and Nutrition
Raynes Park High School
BTEC - Dance
Raynes Park High School
Emergency First Aid at Work - Level 3
Kingston College