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Nikki Thornton

Edinburgh,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated Early Years Practitioner with expertise in resilience building and physical development exercises, fostering creativity and engagement in child-focused environments. Skilled in observation recording and implementing inclusive education principles to support diverse learning needs. Committed to promoting positive reinforcement and effective communication, aiming to advance inclusive learning techniques for holistic child development.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Early years practitioner Supply

Edinburgh City Council
Edinburgh
2025.06 - Current
  • Support children's learning and development through different child lead play experience's
  • Plan and set up age appropriate, play experience's in line with responsive planning, continuous development and early years framework.
  • Meet children's care needs in terms of feeding, toilet needs, care plans and hygiene
  • Provide a safe nurturing and welcoming environment.
  • Observe children to understand their needs and next steps in their development
  • Safeguarding children from harm or abuse
  • Role model positive behaviours, encouraging and demonstrating respect and positive interactions
  • Encourage social skills, independence and emotional resilience
  • Build strong relationships with children and parents.
  • Work collaboratively with a team
  • Support all children's needs inline with current guidance and legislation

Student Early Years Practitioner

Greendykes Early Years Centre
Edinburgh
2023.10 - 2024.05
  • Taught children basic skills such as literacy, language and numeracy.
  • Prepared snacks and drinks for children following individual dietary requirements.
  • Monitored children's learning progress and development throughout games and activities.
  • Followed sleep and toilet polices
  • Ensured children activities stayed safe by closely monitoring activities and intervening when necessary
  • Offered tailored activities and support to children with Additional Support Needs
  • Used imagination, innovation and creativity during activities, facilitating learning and development
  • Encouraged learning and development through play, activities and teaching

Student Early Years Pratitioner

Castleview Primary School Nursery
Edinburgh
2022.10 - 2023.05

As above

Education

HNC / SCQF 7 - Early Education and Childcare

Edinburgh College
Edinburgh
2023.08 - 2024.06

NC / SCQF 6 - Early Education and Childcare

Edinburgh College
Edinburgh
2022.09 - 2023.06

Higher, Intermediate 1&2, Standard Grades - High School

St.Davids High School
Dalkeith, Midlothian
2000.08 - 2005.05

Skills

  • Resilience building
  • Physical development exercises
  • Creativity stimulation
  • Observation recording
  • Inclusive education principles
  • Child-focused
  • Child engagement
  • Inclusive learning techniques
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Communication

Timeline

Early years practitioner Supply

Edinburgh City Council
2025.06 - Current

Student Early Years Practitioner

Greendykes Early Years Centre
2023.10 - 2024.05

HNC / SCQF 7 - Early Education and Childcare

Edinburgh College
2023.08 - 2024.06

Student Early Years Pratitioner

Castleview Primary School Nursery
2022.10 - 2023.05

NC / SCQF 6 - Early Education and Childcare

Edinburgh College
2022.09 - 2023.06

Higher, Intermediate 1&2, Standard Grades - High School

St.Davids High School
2000.08 - 2005.05
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