Jane Talbot
Birmingham,England
Summary
Friendly and reliable, with strong communication and organisational skills, ensuring smooth daily operations and positive dining experience for pupils. Skilled in managing time effectively and maintaining safe, clean environment. Eager to contribute to supportive and efficient [Desired Position] role.
Experienced in supporting and supervising children during lunchtime, ensuring safe and enjoyable environment. Creates positive relationships with pupils and fosters good behaviour through patience and understanding. Utilises strong communication and organisational skills to manage time effectively and address any issues promptly.
Adaptable and motivated individual seeking to contribute positively as Lunchtime Assistant. Combines strong communication skills with focus on child safety and wellbeing. Aims to create supportive environment that enhances students' lunchtime experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Lunchtime assistant Wylde green
Old station nursery
Sutton Coldfield , England
2015.09 - Current
- Supported children with special dietary needs to ensure proper nutrition.
- Responded proactively in emergency situations, ensuring pupil well-being.
- Adhered to hygiene standards for a clean and safe environment.
- Helped maintain order during busy periods, resulting in a calm atmosphere.
- Supervised children on the playground after lunch, promoting active play.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, fostering team unity.
- Monitored playground at break and lunch times, enforcing school rules and policies to [Number] [Type] students.
- Promptly and accurately handled and reported incidents in line with school procedures.
- Supported smooth running of lunch period for [Number] children aged [Number] to [Number].
- Supported mealtimes children with additional difficulties including social anxiety, food allergies and physical impairments.
- Promptly cleaned eating areas and key touchpoints to accommodate next sitting.
- Served meals to children whilst employing awareness of individual dietary needs.
- Promoted positive manners by enforcing lunchroom rules and promptly addressing negative student behaviour.
- Assisted Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students during mealtimes.
Nursery assistant
Karen’s kindergarten nursery
Pype hayes erdington , England
2005.04 - 2016.11
- Provided timely feedback on each child's progress during parent-teacher meetings improving transparency and trust.
- Assisted in the development of educational programmes to boost children's learning engagement.
- Supported teachers with daily routines for smoother classroom operation.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety within the nursery setting, contributing to a healthier environment for children.
- Facilitated outdoor activities, promoting physical health among youngsters.
- Prepared age-appropriate teaching materials aiding effective lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with other nursery staffs to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Encouraged good hygiene practices among children promoting a healthy routine.
- Promoted a safe and stimulating environment by managing nursery resources effectively.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts activities, fostering creativity and motor skills development.
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Created engaging play scenarios to encourage imaginative thinking amongst children.
- Promoted language development through storytelling sessions nurturing communication skills.
- Supported special needs children individually enhancing inclusivity within the setting.
- Assisted in meal preparation for nourishing the children properly.
- Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
- Observed children's behaviours, providing important insights into their development stages.
- Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
3es childcare and education level 3
Birmingham 10.2001
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare
3e college childcare In NVQ 2 and 3
Birmingham05.2000
Skills
- Health and hygiene practices
- Child-Centred approach
- Efficient time management
- Child behavioural understanding
- Child protection awareness
- Dining area cleaning
- Hygiene regulations compliance
- Encouraging healthy eating
- Responsive in emergencies
- Relationship building with children
- Empathy and understanding
- Nutritional awareness
- First Aid
- Health and Safety
- Allergy awareness
- Behaviour management
- Allergen awareness
- Contamination prevention
- Food Hygiene
- Child development knowledge
- Play supervision
- Playground supervision
- Child safeguarding
- Challenging behaviour management
- Playground management
- Safeguarding and welfare promotion
- Food portioning and cutting
- Early Years lunchtime supervision
- Child first aid
- First Aid certification
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Child supervision
- Special educational needs supervision
- Hygiene routine supervision