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Joanne Higson
Nursery Practitioner
Bolton
Summary
Compassionate individual with desire to make a difference in children's lives with special educational needs and disability. Excited to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support.
Overview
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Little Holcombe NurseryBury
Nursery Nurse
03.2020 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
- Worked well with team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Oversaw key group of 4 children and kept detailed progress observations.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
PrimarkBury
Customer Service Assistant
07.2016 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
- Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
- Advised customers on availability, pricing and location of products.
- Multi-tasked to keep customer service levels at optimal capacity at peak times.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Replenished store inventory regularly, monitoring stock demands to appropriately address customer needs.
- Obtained feedback from customers to improve service experience.
- Processed and issued refunds, exchanges and credit notes, providing tailored solutions to customer issues.
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, advising on appropriate handling of customer sales, refunds and cashing up.
AQAManchester
Temporary Production and Logistics Assistant
05.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Communicated clearly with people at different levels in fast-paced environment.
- Completed and filed paperwork for reporting and administrative purposes.
- Maintained clean and orderly work areas, gathering resources and equipment at end of shift.
- Adhered to production schedules using impeccable time management to complete high-volume tasks.
- Virus checking digital media files.
- Prepping and booking candidates coursework and non-exam assessments ensuring it is entered correctly on a database.
- Corresponding with candidates schools via email.
HAYSManchester
Supply Teaching Assistant
01.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Provided supervision to guarantee safety of students during group activities, events and school trips.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
Cerritos Lane PreschoolCalifornia USA
Preschool Teacher
11.2009 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.
Pinecrest Preschool & Childcare CenterCalifornia USA
Preschool Teacher
06.2005 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Encouraged sharing and teamwork for positive social development.
- Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
- Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
- Celebrated children's successes to encourage pride and sense of achievement.
Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts from Early Years and Childhood Studies
09.2016 - 05.2019
Skills
- Safeguarding
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Attentive and proactive
- Team player
- Effective communicator
- Activity planning
- Positive attitude
- Adaptable
Certification
- Enhanced DBS Subscribed, 23/02/2025
- Paediatric First Aid, 15/04/2026
References
References available upon request.
Interests
Exploring nature and woodlands
Scenic walks
Trips to the farm
Going to museums
Watching musicals and pantomimes
Availability
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Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Nursery Nurse
Little Holcombe Nursery
03.2020 - 01.2024
Temporary Production and Logistics Assistant
AQA
05.2018 - 09.2018
Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts from Early Years and Childhood Studies
09.2016 - 05.2019
Customer Service Assistant
Primark
07.2016 - 03.2020
Supply Teaching Assistant
HAYS
01.2016 - 03.2017
Preschool Teacher
Cerritos Lane Preschool
11.2009 - 07.2015
Preschool Teacher
Pinecrest Preschool & Childcare Center
06.2005 - 10.2009
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