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Work history
Education
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Kelly Currie

Dumfries,United Kingdom

Summary

Caring and adaptable professional with a proven track record in childminding, school-based learning support, and residential care for adults with learning difficulties. Experienced in delivering person-centred care, promoting independence, Strong interpersonal skills, combined with a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and providing high-quality support across diverse care and educational settings.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Childminder

self employed
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
07.2016 - Current
  • Provided childcare for children aged 0–12 years, ensuring safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.
  • Developed age-appropriate learning and play activities in line with guidelines.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, ensuring trust, clear communication, offering regular progress updates.
  • Maintained safeguarding and health & safety standards, including first aid, risk assessments, and record-keeping.
  • Managed all business operations including scheduling, finances, and care inspectorate regulations.
  • Worked alongside outside agencies
  • Developed strong problem-solving skills, managing challenging behaviours with patience and empathy.
  • Adapted care to meet individual needs of children, including those with additional learning or medical needs.


Learning support assistant

Dumfries and Galloway Council
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
01.2012 - 06.2016
  • Supported children and young people with a range of additional needs, including learning, behavioural, and social challenges, to promote inclusion within mainstream classrooms.
  • Delivered one-to-one and small group support to reinforce literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
  • Adapted learning activities under direction of class teachers and Additional Support for Learning (ASL) staff, in line with Curriculum for excellence guidance.
  • Encouraged positive behaviour, independence, and confidence by using supportive strategies tailored to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers, support staff, and parents/carers to contribute to child planning meetings and monitor progress.
  • Ensured wellbeing and safeguarding of pupils in line with Scottish Government and local authority policies.

Education

GCSEs - English B, Maths D, Science C, Geography B , Drama A , Sport Studies A

Guilsborough Academy
Northampton, Northamptonshire
09.1992 - 07.1996

GNVQ - Health and Social care

GNVQ Health and Social Care
Northampton, Northamptonshire
08.1996 - 06.1997

NVQ Level 2, 3 - Health and Social care

Kettering School
Kettering, Northamptonshire
03.2000 - 02.2004

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services and Young People

Dumfries college
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
09.2018 - 07.2019

Skills

    Compassionate and reliable care professional with experience supporting children, young people, and adults with learning difficulties in home, school, and residential settings Skilled at providing person-centred care, promoting independence, and ensuring safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals Strong communicator with patient and empathetic approach, able to build trusting relationships with service users, families, and colleagues

    Key Skills

  • Safeguarding and child protection
  • Personal care and daily living support
  • Supporting individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork and multi-agency collaboration
  • Activity planning and engagement
  • Health & safety awareness
  • First Aid and child protection


    • Maintain accurate daily records and communicated regularly with parents regarding progress

  • Kept accurate records of care plans, incidents, and progress, ensuring effective communication with wider care team

Affiliations

  • I enjoy spending time outdoors and keeping active through walking, horse riding, swimming, and attending the boxing gym. I also value quality time with my family, which keeps me grounded and motivated. These activities help me maintain a healthy lifestyle, build resilience, and develop focus and discipline.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services and Young People

Dumfries college
09.2018 - 07.2019

Childminder

self employed
07.2016 - Current

Learning support assistant

Dumfries and Galloway Council
01.2012 - 06.2016

NVQ Level 2, 3 - Health and Social care

Kettering School
03.2000 - 02.2004

GNVQ - Health and Social care

GNVQ Health and Social Care
08.1996 - 06.1997

GCSEs - English B, Maths D, Science C, Geography B , Drama A , Sport Studies A

Guilsborough Academy
09.1992 - 07.1996

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