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
2016.07 - 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
2012.01 - 2016.06
- 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 1992.09 - 1996.07
GNVQ - Health and Social care
GNVQ Health and Social Care
Northampton, Northamptonshire 1996.08 - 1997.06
NVQ Level 2, 3 - Health and Social care
Kettering School
Kettering, Northamptonshire 2000.03 - 2004.02
SVQ Level 3 - Social Services and Young People
Dumfries college
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway 2018.09 - 2019.07
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
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
- Activity planning and engagement
- Health & safety awareness
- First Aid and child protection
- Kept accurate records of care plans, incidents, and progress, ensuring effective communication with wider care team
Maintain accurate daily records and communicated regularly with parents regarding progress
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
2018.09 - 2019.07
Childminder
self employed
2016.07 - Current
Learning support assistant
Dumfries and Galloway Council
2012.01 - 2016.06
NVQ Level 2, 3 - Health and Social care
Kettering School
2000.03 - 2004.02
GNVQ - Health and Social care
GNVQ Health and Social Care
1996.08 - 1997.06
GCSEs - English B, Maths D, Science C, Geography B , Drama A , Sport Studies A
Guilsborough Academy
1992.09 - 1996.07