Joshua Johnson Kell
Stevenage,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic about child development, education and caring for children. Passionate about creating a safe, supporting and stimulating environment for young children to learn and thrive. Has exposure to child development/education since 2020 while having completed a 2-year T level education and early years college course Experienced in creating appropriate activity plans for children and delivering them while working collaboratively with staff.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
40
40
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bank staff member
Codicote Pre School
Codicote, Codicote
2025.07 - 2025.09
- Ensured safe, stimulating environment for 30+ children, adhering to all safeguarding procedures.
- Covered summer holiday absences and adjusted to fluctuations in child numbers.
- Assisted with daily routines, including activity setup, planning, and playroom cleaning.
- Supported adult-led and child-initiated activities such as arts and crafts and music.
- Followed health, hygiene, and confidentiality policies to maintain professional standards.
- Interacted professionally with children, staff, and parents/carers to foster communication.
Pre-School Assistant
Busy Bees Nursery
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Assisted in daily routines including mealtimes and settling children.
- Planned and led appropriate activities to support physical, social and cognitive development.
- Observed and recorded child development in line with EYFS (early years foundation stage)
- Collaborated with staff and engaged with parents during drop-offs and pickups.
- Cleaning resources and supplies
Pre-School Assistant
Sunbeams Pre School
2023.11 - 2024.06
- Assisted in daily routines including mealtimes and settling children.
- Planned and led appropriate activities to support physical, social and cognitive development.
- Observed and recorded child development in line with EYFS (early years foundation stage)
- Collaborated with staff and engaged with parents during drop-offs and pickups.
- Cleaning resources and supplies
Education
T Level - Education and Early Years
North Hertfordshire College
Stevenage 2023.09 - 2025.07
GCSE - English Language
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
Combined Science
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
Child Development
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
History
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
Psychology
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Knowledge of with EYFS (early years foundation stage) and safeguarding practices
- Effective communication skills with children, parents and staff
- Planning and delivering engaging activities
- Observational and record keeping skills
- Patience and nurturing attitude
- Strong empathy skills
- Initiative-taking and Punctual
- Collaborative
- Hard working
- Independent learner/Self starter
- Risk Management and Assessment
Other Interests
First Aid, Technology, History/Geology, Films/Art, Volunteering/Charity work
Affiliations
- Technology
- IT
- History
- Geology
- Films
Certification
Provisional Driving License
First Aid Trained
Additional information
- Provisional driving license
- Passport
- References available on request.
Timeline
Bank staff member
Codicote Pre School
2025.07 - 2025.09
Pre-School Assistant
Busy Bees Nursery
2024.09 - 2025.05
Pre-School Assistant
Sunbeams Pre School
2023.11 - 2024.06
T Level - Education and Early Years
North Hertfordshire College
2023.09 - 2025.07
GCSE - English Language
Stanborough School
2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Stanborough School
2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Stanborough School
2018.09 - 2023.06
Combined Science
Stanborough School
2018.09 - 2023.06
Child Development
Stanborough School
2018.09 - 2023.06
History
Stanborough School
2018.09 - 2023.06
Psychology
Stanborough School
2018.09 - 2023.06
Stanborough School
2018.09 - 2023.06