Nicola Williams
Northwich,Cheshire
Summary
I am a caring and compassionate early year’s practitioner who has an ability to work well under pressure as well as communicate effectively with people of all ages. In addition, have several qualifications which are relevant for this role which include Mental Health First Aid, Emergency First Aid at Work and Safeguarding. Furthermore, I have a Master degree in Community Development and Youth Studies and I am in the process of publishing my Masters dissertation which explored if there should be separate social activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early Yeas Educator
Busy Bees
Northwich, Cheshire
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Fostered a nurturing environment for optimal child growth and development.
- Performed regular risk assessments within the nursery to ensure pupil safety.
- Developed children's social skills through group play and interaction.
Early Years Educator
Little Angels Day Nursery
Northwich, Cheshire
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisting children to complete different activities during the day
- Supporting children during mealtimes
- Supervising children and ensuring their safety during play activities
- Supporting children to meet their toileting needs
Chair
Rudheath and Witton Together
07.2017 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: (Voluntary)
- Attend partnership meeting
- Setting up and running the craft activities during summer activities
- Undertake any required training
- Assisting at the weekly warm spaces
- (Voluntary)
Sunrise Nursery
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Working on a 1-1 basis with different children with special education needs
- Supported children during sensory play activities
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions when required
- Assisting and supporting children during mealtimes
- Supervising children and ensuring their safety during play activities
- Supporting children to meet their toileting needs
Cheshire Penguins
04.2013 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: (Voluntary)
- Assisting children in and out of the swimming pool safely
- Supporting the children throughout the swimming session
- Encouraging and supporting the children in using various swimming techniques
- Supervising the children throughout the session
- (Voluntary)
Education
MA - Community Development and Youth Studies
University of Bolton
09.2018 - 09.2020
BA hons - Community and Neighbourhood studies
University of Bolton
09.2014 - 09.2018
Access to Higher Education - Health Studies, Sociology and Psychology, Study Skills, Biology, Maths, English and ICT
Mid Cheshire College
Pre Access course - GCSE Maths and English, First Diploma Applied Science, Employability skills level 1, NVQ Children’s Care Learning and Development, Foundation Certificate Food Hygiene, Introduction to Health & Safety, CACHE Childcare 1, CACHE Childcare and Education, GNVQ Health & Social Care
Mid Cheshire College
09.2001 - 06.2013
GCSES - Maths, English, Science, French, Design & Technology: Food Technology, Information Technology
Rudheath High School
09.1996 - 06.2001
Skills
- Caring
- Patience
- Excellent listening skills
- Calm under pressure
- Excellent understanding of the needs of others
- Assertive
- Motivated and committed to work
- Work well as part of a team
- Focused on working as part of a team and the customers
- Strong awareness of equality and diversity within the workplace and community
- Strong awareness of Health and Safety within the workplace
Accomplishments
- Volunteered for St John Ambulance for 14 years.
- The Bolton Award 2017.
- Young Achiever of the Year 2003.
- Raised £100 for the Duke of Edenborough Diamond Challenge.
- Raised £150 towards a young girl’s surgery that is unavailable on the NHS by riding 10 fast rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
- Raised £365 for Cheshire Penguins by shaving my hair off.
Custom
Available on request
Timeline
Early Yeas Educator
Busy Bees
01.2025 - 03.2025
Early Years Educator
Little Angels Day Nursery
01.2023 - 11.2024
Sunrise Nursery
02.2022 - 10.2022
MA - Community Development and Youth Studies
University of Bolton
09.2018 - 09.2020
Chair
Rudheath and Witton Together
07.2017 - 03.2024
BA hons - Community and Neighbourhood studies
University of Bolton
09.2014 - 09.2018
Cheshire Penguins
04.2013 - 11.2018
Pre Access course - GCSE Maths and English, First Diploma Applied Science, Employability skills level 1, NVQ Children’s Care Learning and Development, Foundation Certificate Food Hygiene, Introduction to Health & Safety, CACHE Childcare 1, CACHE Childcare and Education, GNVQ Health & Social Care
Mid Cheshire College
09.2001 - 06.2013
GCSES - Maths, English, Science, French, Design & Technology: Food Technology, Information Technology
Rudheath High School
09.1996 - 06.2001
Access to Higher Education - Health Studies, Sociology and Psychology, Study Skills, Biology, Maths, English and ICT
Mid Cheshire College
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