MERCY EHALAIYE
MANCHESTER
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Early Years Practitioner and Teaching Assistant with hands-on experience supporting children’s learning and development in both nursery and primary school settings. Skilled in creating engaging, play-based learning environments that nurture curiosity, confidence, and social growth. Experienced in providing tailored support for children with (SEND), promoting inclusion and emotional well-being. Committed to maintaining high standards of care, safety, and education while building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Early years practitioner
KIDS PLANET DAY NURSERY
Cheadle, Stockport
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Provide high quality early years education and care following the EYFS framework.
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences that support children’s cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
- Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to learning journals and parent updates.
- Promote children’s independence, curiosity, and social skills through play-based learning.
- Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Support children with feeding, toileting, and hygiene needs while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet each child’s individual learning and developmental goals.
- Follow safeguarding, health, and safety policies to maintain the highest standards of care and professionalism.
- Encourage growth through the use of developmental toys and creative play experiences that build motor, social and cognitive skills.
- Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst children.
- Offer additional support and focused attention to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them feel comfortable, understood, and fully included in daily activities.
Teaching assistant
ADDERLY PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in managing a classroom of 30+ students, ensuring a safe and energetic educational environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement instructional activities, contributing to a 10% improvement in classroom test scores.
- Engaged with students through one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group activities, enhancing their understanding of complex subjects.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
- Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks, and classroom supplies.
- Taught students important learning, study, and behaviour management skills for academic success.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
Teaching Assistant
KINGDOM HERITAGE MODEL SCHOOL
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised students to maintain adherence to health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments, and maintaining student records.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.
- Provided support to the lead teacher in daily classroom activities, helping to maintain a structured learning environment.
- Assisted with grading assignments and preparing educational materials, improving the efficiency of lesson delivery.
- Facilitated communication between students and teachers, aiding in the resolution of minor conflicts and promoting a harmonious classroom atmosphere.
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Federal University of Agriculture
NIGERIAMaster of Science - Marketing Management
University of Chester
Chester, CHW 03.2024 - 05.2025
Skills
- Child development and early learning support
- EYFS framework knowledge and application
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support
- Classroom and behaviour management
- Safeguarding and child protection awareness
- Creative play and developmental activity planning
- Observation, record-keeping, and learning journals
- Team collaboration and communication with parents
- Lesson preparation and learning resource organisation
- Positive relationship building with children and staff
- Health, hygiene, and safety compliance
- Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Enjoy reading novels, group exercise, travelling, walking, and listening to music.
- Keen on contributing to society by feeding the homeless and providing advice on safety.
Certification
- Curriculum Vision
- Safer Eating
- Level 1 Safeguarding
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Working with Under Twos
- Level 3 Award in Pediatric First Aid
- Food Safety Awareness Level 2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early years practitioner
KIDS PLANET DAY NURSERY
05.2024 - 11.2025
Master of Science - Marketing Management
University of Chester
03.2024 - 05.2025
Teaching assistant
ADDERLY PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2024 - 04.2024
Teaching Assistant
KINGDOM HERITAGE MODEL SCHOOL
06.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Federal University of Agriculture