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Katie Mayer

Brundall,Norfolk

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with a Level 3 Paediatric certificate, demonstrating expertise in safeguarding knowledge and prioritising children's welfare through adherence to procedures and policies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with fellow practitioners, ensuring consistency and fostering strong relationships with parents. Committed to understanding child development, aiming to enhance educational outcomes and support children's growth within a nurturing environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Child Practitioner

Blofield Preschool
Norwich, Norfolk
03.2023 - Current

Compassionate Child Practitioner with 3 years experience working in early years.

Expert in implementing EYFS curriculum and fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to child safety and building strong partnerships with parents to support individual growth.

Responsible for the daily care and education of children aged 2-4 years. I plan and lead age appropriate activities in accordance with EYFS framework.

I assist with daily routines such as nappy changing, preparing snack and sleep supervision.

I am responsible for 8 key children and actively contribute to their learning journey by recording observations and providing feedback to ensure smooth transitions.

Teaching Assistant 1:1

St Williams Primary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Working directly with a young pupil with additional social, emotional and communication needs.
  • Working in KS2 in a Year 3 class.
  • Supporting learning and behavior across the curriculum and under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Teaching Assistant

St Williams Primary School
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Working within KS1 in a year 1 class.
  • Working with individuals or groups of children, assisting in ensuring pupils are kept on task and complete activities set by the teacher.
  • Supporting and working with the teacher in testing and assessments.
  • Providing feedback and liaise with other support, health and education specialists, parents, visitors and volunteers
  • Helping to implement lesson plans.
  • Dealing with behaviour and special needs issues.
  • First aid trained.
  • Effective use of ICT.
  • Knowledge of Phonics.

Spa Receptionist

Barnham Broom Hotel and Country Club
10.2014 - 08.2018
  • Working within a 4 star hotel and golf club.
  • Positioned at the front desk, working alongside the spa manager to ensure high standards.
  • Welcoming and greeting clients so they feel comfortable and relaxed upon arrival, providing guidance to the clients on the procedures of the spa and showing them around the hotel.
  • Making appointments on the telephone, in person and through email.
  • Taking payments, cash, card and gift vouchers.
  • Assisting spa therapists and staff members.
  • Knowledge of all spa treatments and products.

Holistic Spa Therapist

St. Giles House Hotel
02.2012 - 05.2013
  • Working within the unique 4 star hotel in the center of Norwich.
  • A part time role acting as a holistic therapist working on the mind, body and soul.
  • Working on deep relaxing, healing and rejuvenating treatments, combining organic essential oils, marma massage anch chakra healing to restore the nervous system.

Beauty Therapist

Sprowston Manor Hotel
05.2011 - 02.2012
  • Working within the luxury Marriot hotel
  • A part time position, working in the spa as a beauty therapist.
  • Carrying out treatments on hotel guests.
  • Treatments include :
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Massage
  • Facials
  • Waxing
  • Body wraps
  • Tanning
  • Make up

HairDresser

Urban Haircutters
08.2000 - 09.2006
  • Starting out as a apprentice hairdresser I completed my NVQ Level 1 and 2 whist working at urban haircutters
  • In August 2002 I was a junior stylist working on the salon floor cutting , colouring and perming clients hair.
  • From June 2004 I was a senior stylist.

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 - Hairdressing

Norwich City College
09.2000 - 06.2002

NVQ Level 2 and 3 - Beauty therapy

Norwich City College
09.2009 - 06.2011

High School - undefined

Sprowston High School
09.1996 - 06.2000

Level 2 supporting teaching and learning in school - Teaching

City & Guilds
Norwich, Norfolk
04.2021 - 04.2022

Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator - Teaching

East Coast College
Norwich, Norfolk
08.2024 -

Safeguarding children -

Norfolk county Council
Norwich, Norfolk
10.2025 - 10.2025

Skills


  • Safeguarding knowledge, prioritising children's welfare and following procedures and policies
  • Level 3 Paediatric certificate
  • Teamwork and collaboration, working effectively with other practitioner to maintain consistency, building relationships with parents
  • Understanding child development,

References

References are available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Well being, Fitness, Running

Timeline

Safeguarding children -

Norfolk county Council
10.2025 - 10.2025

Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator - Teaching

East Coast College
08.2024 -

Child Practitioner

Blofield Preschool
03.2023 - Current

Level 2 supporting teaching and learning in school - Teaching

City & Guilds
04.2021 - 04.2022

Teaching Assistant 1:1

St Williams Primary School
09.2019 - 12.2019

Teaching Assistant

St Williams Primary School
09.2018 - 07.2019

Spa Receptionist

Barnham Broom Hotel and Country Club
10.2014 - 08.2018

Holistic Spa Therapist

St. Giles House Hotel
02.2012 - 05.2013

Beauty Therapist

Sprowston Manor Hotel
05.2011 - 02.2012

NVQ Level 2 and 3 - Beauty therapy

Norwich City College
09.2009 - 06.2011

NVQ Level 1 and 2 - Hairdressing

Norwich City College
09.2000 - 06.2002

HairDresser

Urban Haircutters
08.2000 - 09.2006

High School - undefined

Sprowston High School
09.1996 - 06.2000
Katie Mayer