Leah Ellis
Falmouth,Cornwall
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive expertise in early education and special needs support. Proficient in the EYFS curriculum, child development, and safeguarding practices, with a strong focus on sensitivity to diversity and behavioural issues. Skilled in providing 1:1 SEND support, utilising positive reinforcement techniques to foster a nurturing learning environment. Holds certifications in paediatric CPR and First Aid, ensuring a safe and responsive setting for children. Committed to enhancing educational experiences through after school club organisation and adherence to Ofsted regulations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Childcare practitioner
Tarqs Arq childcare services
Falmouth, Cornwall
12.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to children experiencing difficulties, fostering resilience and self-confidence.
- Ensured safety for all children through careful supervision and structured environment.
- Maintained clean, safe play areas for the enjoyment of all children in care.
- Created engaging learning opportunities by developing educational games and crafts.
- Encouraged independence amongst the children by guiding them towards self-care tasks such as dressing themselves or tidying up toys after playtime.
- Negotiated conflicts between children fairly and effectively resulting in peaceful resolutions.
- Observed individual progress of each child under my care; shared observations during meetings with parents.
- Managed challenging behaviour in a calm, patient manner, promoting positive interactions between peers.
- Tailored strategies based on individual needs of each child leading to improved behaviour management results.
- Participated in training courses to enhance knowledge of child development and safeguarding practices.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
Education
level 3 childcare practitioner -
falmouth sixth form
falmouthSkills
- Paediatric cpr trained
- Experience with learning disabilities
- Sensitivity to diversity
- Experience with behavioural issues
- Early education knowledge
- Special needs experience
- Experience with ofsted regulations
- First Aid
- Child development knowledge
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- SEN Support
- Food hygiene and allergy awareness
- EYFS curriculum expertise
- First Aid certification
- 1:1 SEND support
- Patience and calmness
- Child safeguarding
- After school club organisation
Affiliations
- Gaming
- Exploring new places
- Music
Certification
- Level 3 diploma in childcare
- Paediatric first aid level 3
- prevent duty training
- Food hygiene training
- Epilepsy awareness training
- safeguarding in early years training
Timeline
Childcare practitioner
Tarqs Arq childcare services
12.2021 - Current
level 3 childcare practitioner -
falmouth sixth form