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Work history
Education
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Kirsty Atkinson

Nursery Practitioner
BATH

Summary

Enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner with experience in nursery assistance for babies, children and toddlers. Develops fun, engaging learning-through-play activities to meet early years curriculum requirements. Builds rapport and relationships with children and families for trusted, reliable care provision. Dedicated to childcare services using extensive experience to build positive, safe environments for children. Committed to enhancing social, emotional and educational development through programme planning. Compassionate and enthusiastic to engage children of varying ages and backgrounds. also a hardworking higher education student with positive, can-do attitude seeking further opportunity in early years provisions.

Work history

Nursery practitioner

Welton Primary School Nursery
Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset
2020.09 - Current
  • Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
  • Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
  • Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
  • Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
  • Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
  • Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
  • Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
  • Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
  • Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.

Creche assistant

Soho House
Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset
2012.09 - 2020.09
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Informed parents and staff members regarding activity of children.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Recorded and informed manager regarding injuries and accidents.

Private nanny

Private Family
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2011.05 - 2018.12
  • Adhered to set timeframes to maintain consistency with nighttime routines.
  • Performed day-to-day errands during school hours, including shopping, cleaning and laundry, to flexibly cater to parents' needs.
  • Developed creative games and activities, providing opportunities for learning and development of core skills.
  • Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
  • Promoted social skills such as excellent manners and sharing to encourage polite, well-rounded attitudes in children.
  • Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
  • Disciplined children when necessary, following parents guidelines.
  • Taught children safe behaviour while crossing streets, using climbing frames and cycling.
  • Changed and bathed babies and supervised baths for older children.
  • Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering advice and guidance to build learner confidence.
  • Maintained secure, child-friendly environments with engaging activities and outdoor play.
  • Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
  • Established effective after-school routine by preparing meals in advance, maximising time for play and homework.
  • Dropped off and picked up children from school, driving safely and arriving on time.
  • Encouraged children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating environments.
  • Prepared healthy and nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements.
  • Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.
  • Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
  • Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.

Nursery practitioner

Caterpillars Day Nursery
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2009.11 - 2011.04
  • Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
  • Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
  • Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
  • Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
  • Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
  • Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
  • Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
  • Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
  • Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
  • Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests and abilities.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Early Years Foundation Degree

Bath Spa University
Bath
2022.09 -

Level 3 Early Years - Early Years

Focus Awards
Rotherham
2012.10 - 2014.06

Pediatric First Aid - First Aid

Practical First Aid Training Ltd
Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset
2024.02 - 2027.02

Skills

  • Child protection and safeguarding
  • OFSTED standards
  • Parental involvement - professional and trusting relationships
  • Creative curriculum implementation
  • Food preparation
  • Hygiene protocols - Duty of care
  • Progress reporting
  • Special needs support
  • Behaviour management
  • Care planning
  • Health and safety compliance

Timeline

Pediatric First Aid - First Aid

Practical First Aid Training Ltd
2024.02 - 2027.02

Certificate of Higher Education - Early Years Foundation Degree

Bath Spa University
2022.09 -

Nursery practitioner

Welton Primary School Nursery
2020.09 - Current

Level 3 Early Years - Early Years

Focus Awards
2012.10 - 2014.06

Creche assistant

Soho House
2012.09 - 2020.09

Private nanny

Private Family
2011.05 - 2018.12

Nursery practitioner

Caterpillars Day Nursery
2009.11 - 2011.04

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