Natasha Mitchell
Barrow in Furness,Cumbria
Summary
Room Leader of Tots 2, overseeing children aged 19 to 30 months, with a focus on high-quality care and education. Responsible for daily management, health and safety, and adherence to policies, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all children, including those with SEND and EAL. Implement EYFS effectively, facilitating planning and assessment through regular team collaboration and communication. Experience as Third in Charge enhances leadership skills, managing ratios and rotas while fostering strong partnerships with parents to support children's development.
Diligent and proactive, excelling in team leadership and child development. Offers strong organisational skills and ability to create nurturing and stimulating environment. Ready to make meaningful impact in a teaching assistant role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tots 2 Room Leader
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings, updating on child's progress and any concerns.
- Promoted an inclusive atmosphere where every child felt valued and accepted.
- Developed child-centred programmes, promoting social and intellectual growth.
- Created engaging learning resources for use within the setting.
- Provided support and guidance to less experienced members of staff.
- Improved overall childcare service through rigorous adherence to Ofsted regulations.
- Interacted positively with children at all times, fostering trust and respect.
- Dealt effectively with behavioural issues, resulting in a harmonious environment.
- Managed team of staff to ensure effective running of the room.
Clinical support worker
NHS Professionals
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Contributed proactively towards team meetings for development of effective care strategies.
- Delivered meals and refreshments to ensure adequate nutritional intake by patients.
- Upheld respect and dignity whilst delivering sensitive care services.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to provide optimal patient care.
- Carried out regular observations and routine checks, ensuring timely interventions when required.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards on wards to minimise infection risks.
- Conducted therapeutic activities, enhancing mental well-being of patients.
- Respected confidentiality guidelines whilst handling sensitive information about patients' condition.
- Supported implementation of individualised care plans, promoting better health outcomes.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient experience.
- Adhered strictly to healthcare policies and protocols, upholding high standards of practice.
- Improved patient comfort by providing personal care and aiding with mobility.
- Helped administer medication safely under supervision for improved health status of patients.
- Enhanced understanding amongst patients with clear explanation of treatment procedures.
- Facilitated smooth communication between healthcare professionals, improving overall service quality.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and rapport.
- Aided nursing staff, resulting in efficient operation of the ward.
- Managed documentation accurately, contributing to seamless patient record-keeping processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, England 09.2021 - 09.2025
Access to Nursing - Adult Nursing
Furness College
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 09.2018 - 07.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Early Years
Goschen Centre
Plymouth 09.2004 - 06.2006
Functional Skills - Maths
PHX Training
Barrow In Furness 01.2020 - 09.2020
GCSEs - Various subjects
Estover Community College
Plymouth 09.1999 - 08.2003
Skills
- Childcare expertise
- Early childhood development knowledge
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Special educational needs experience
- Forward-Thinking approach
- Safeguarding legislation awareness
- Knowledge of ofsted regulations
- Age-Appropriate activity design
- Nursery equipment usage
- Resilience and stress management
- Implementing care routines
- Leadership excellence
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Child safety advocacy
- Paediatric medication administration
- Child nutrition knowledge
- Teaching literacy and numeracy
- Proactive learning engagement
- Multilingual communication
- Level 3 Childcare
- Curriculum planning
- Junior staff development
- Behaviour management techniques
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- EYFS curriculum
- Nursery policies and procedures enforcement
- Key person approach
- Child development assessments
- Child protection training
- Paediatric First Aid
- Child safeguarding
- Fire safety training
- Staff supervision
- Organisational leadership
- Room allocation efficiency
- Room division management
- Safety consciousness
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Initiative taking
- Staff training development
- Communication proficiency
Timeline
Tots 2 Room Leader
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
11.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Cumbria
09.2021 - 09.2025
Clinical support worker
NHS Professionals
01.2020 - 11.2024
Functional Skills - Maths
PHX Training
01.2020 - 09.2020
Access to Nursing - Adult Nursing
Furness College
09.2018 - 07.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Early Years
Goschen Centre
09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSEs - Various subjects
Estover Community College
09.1999 - 08.2003