Nicola O'Mara

Responsible for supervising court-ordered family time between children and their relatives, either face-to-face or virtually. I provide support to the family by offering advice, which can help them care for their children safely.

I submit reports for each family time with details on areas such as basic care and emotional warmth. These reports can contribute to the overall assessment made by the court.

I work closely with social workers, foster carers and other social care staff to ensure we always meet the needs of the child.

Facilitated development of independence, confidence, and curiosity in the Reception classroom.
Established strong relationships with children and caregivers to foster trust and well-being.
Ensured safeguarding measures to promote a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
Encouraged children to achieve full potential within the EYFS framework.
Executed targeted interventions to support individual learning needs.
Collaborated with teachers as a HLTA to deliver high quality lessons.

Assisted in the daily operations of charity-funded pre-school, ensuring compliance with EYFS and OFSTED guidelines.

Planned daily activities to align with educational standards and promote child safety.

Liaised with parents and external agencies to enhance safeguarding measures.

Wrote and implemented preschool policies alongside the staff handbook.

Supported Reception and year one teaching staff with daily activities.
Assisted educators in managing classroom tasks to enhance student learning experiences.

Conducted assessments and evaluations of adult students in workplace environments to facilitate the achievement of NVQ qualifications.

Collaborated with classroom teachers in Reception and years one, three, and four to support all aspects of learning

Ensured smooth departmental operations in a dynamic environment.
Supervised twelve colleagues to maintain high performance.
Conducted cash office controls adhering to financial protocols.
Managed customer service, ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
Maintained legal standards across all store operations.

Managed the nursery's pre-school room, ensuring children's well-being and fostering a safe, enjoyable environment for play and learning.