Joanne Jay

Nursery nurse

Neat academy trust

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne

10.2000 - Current

Delivered high-quality childcare by maintaining a safe, clean and nurturing environment.
Enhanced children's social development for improved interaction skills through arranging group activities and playdates.
Stimulated emotional growth with sensitive and patient communication, fostering strong relationships.
Provided detailed daily reports to parents regarding their child's day, ensuring transparency and trust.
Observed children's behaviour whilst identifying any developmental issues or concerns.
Coordinated creative learning activities to enhance cognitive abilities in young children.
Supported individual learning needs of each child by implementing personalised strategies and plans.
Administered first aid when required, ensuring prompt attention to injuries or illnesses.
Maintained comprehensive records of each child's progress; noted developments at regular intervals.
Improved language skills in toddlers using interactive storytelling sessions and song routines.
Facilitated nap times as part of routine care duties, contributing to overall wellbeing.
Implemented nursery policies consistently; maintained standards expected by management team.
Liaised effectively with colleagues during shift changes; guaranteed seamless continuity of care for all children.
Organised stimulating outdoor activities that encouraged motor skill development in a fun manner.
Guided positive behaviour amongst children through role-modelling appropriate actions and manners.
Promoted hygiene practices by teaching basic grooming habits such as hand-washing before meals.
Collaborated with parents on potty-training methods, resulting in consistent approach between home and nursery.
Managed minor disputes amongst children calmly, encouraging peaceful resolution.
Facilitated early literacy skills by introducing phonics games and reading exercises.
Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
Promoted internal policies, external legislation and regulatory guidelines.
Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
Prepared nutritional snacks to cater to individual dietary needs.
Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
Organised classroom spaces to align with lessons and support children's learning.
Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
Supervised groups of up to [Number] children.
Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
Advised parents on how to manage disruptive or unsocial behaviours at home.
Applied positive reinforcement and disciplinary techniques to improve behaviour and guide social development.
Coordinated children's movements between school property and off-site activities.