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Training
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Kezia Weaver

Bristol,UK

Summary

Caring and dedicated Early Years Educator with 5 years experience working with children under 5. Creates a safe and calm environment, building supportive relationships with children and carers. Planning in the moment to create meaningful activities and experiences to support child development based on their ideas and interests.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Deputy Manager and Pre-School Lead

The Green Door Nursery
Bristol
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Continuing to work as Assistant Deputy Manager with same duties
  • Responsible for day to day running of Pre-School room of up to 20 children

Assistant Deputy Manager

The Green Door Nursery
Bristol
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for opening and closing of the nursery, carrying out safety checks, and assisting with organising staffing arrangements for the day
  • Role split between office-based nursery admin and working in ratio with children aged 0-5
  • Supporting staff across the nursery with routines, behaviour management, and best practice
  • Leading outings with children in the local area

Senior Early Years Educator

The Green Door Nursery
Bristol
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Planning and carrying out educational activities for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Responsible for the day to day running of 0–2-year room
  • Identifying training needs of team and planning training meetings accordingly

Early Years Assistant

The Green Door Nursery
Bristol
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Contribute to a range of activities to support child development
  • Carrying out domestic tasks as required
  • Assist in keeping records of children's development
  • Maintain relationships with parents and carers, sharing relevant information

Sales and Catering Assistant

The Library Cafe
Bristol
11.2014 - 04.2019
  • Preparing sandwiches
  • Cash handling, cashing up, and reporting takings
  • Opening and closing of café
  • Stock rotation, monitoring and ordering

Nursery Assistant

Clifton Tots Day Nursery
Bristol
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assisting with mealtimes and group activities
  • Completing regular cleaning tasks
  • Daily activity reports for parents

Education

IAO Level 3 Diploma - Early Learning and Childcare (Early Years Educator)

Bristol
05.2021

A-Levels - History, Psychology, English Literature

City of Bristol College
Bristol
10.2011

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, and Science

Oldfield School
Bath
06.2007

Skills

  • Childcare
  • Planning and Leading Activities
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Parent Communication

Training

  • Full Paediatric First Aid (12hr), Valid 04/23 - 04/26
  • Makaton Levels 1-4, 12/23

Affiliations

  • Enjoys getting out into nature - walking, running, and camping.
  • Reading and love of books, particularly nature writing.
  • Spending time caring for two pet guinea pigs.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Deputy Manager and Pre-School Lead

The Green Door Nursery
02.2024 - 07.2024

Assistant Deputy Manager

The Green Door Nursery
07.2022 - 02.2024

Senior Early Years Educator

The Green Door Nursery
06.2021 - 07.2022

Early Years Assistant

The Green Door Nursery
06.2019 - 06.2021

Nursery Assistant

Clifton Tots Day Nursery
03.2016 - 05.2017

Sales and Catering Assistant

The Library Cafe
11.2014 - 04.2019

IAO Level 3 Diploma - Early Learning and Childcare (Early Years Educator)

A-Levels - History, Psychology, English Literature

City of Bristol College

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, and Science

Oldfield School
Kezia Weaver