Nicola Roast
Hastings
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administrative assistant
Clarence Estates London Ltd
London
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed general administrative tasks such as photocopying, faxing and mailing; ensured smooth day-to-day functioning of the office.
- Took and relayed messages between staff, customers and other parties.
- Maintained office files for reliable reference, including electronic and hard copies.
- Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout busy office environments.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Level 3 Nursery practitioner
Magic Roundabout Nursery
London
09.2008 - 08.2012
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
- Provided emotional support for distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Met curriculum requirements by delivering age-appropriate teachings.
- Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.
- Monitored student activity to maintain safe, positive learning environments.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Helped children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
- Recorded children's milestones and achievements for accurate progress reporting.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to report on their child's progress.
- Promoted inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs by making activities accessible for all.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, promoting open communication about their child's needs and progress.
- Supported children's learning development through reading, writing and numeracy work.
- Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
- Participated in induction and settling in of new children.
- Served as Key Person to children.
Education
CACHE Diploma in childcare and Education -
Tower Hamlets College
London 09.2006 - 06.2008
GCSEs -
Langdon Park secondary
Skills
- Learning through play
- Child supervision
- Confidentiality
- Effective communication
- Activity planning
- Compassionate early-years care
- Childcare qualifications
- Early childhood education
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Child protection understanding
Timeline
Administrative assistant
Clarence Estates London Ltd
02.2022 - 10.2022
Level 3 Nursery practitioner
Magic Roundabout Nursery
09.2008 - 08.2012
CACHE Diploma in childcare and Education -
Tower Hamlets College
09.2006 - 06.2008
GCSEs -
Langdon Park secondary