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Rebecca Bennett

Rebecca Bennett

Stafford,STS

Summary

Nursery Practitioner with comprehensive evaluation and planning experience. Holds strong EYFS curriculum knowledge. Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassionate, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Deputy Room Manager

N family
Codsall
06.2024 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Run room in absence of room manger
  • Manged team of 5 with a class ratio of 25 ( two to three year olds)
  • Helped lead room meetings, coming up with new and inventive ideas to help with running and routine of room.
  • Role modelled appropriate behaviours both to children and other staff
  • Helped mentor new apprentice assigned to room
  • Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.

Swimming assistant

A star swim school
Burntwood
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Addressed group behavioural issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Planned activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions to meet planned arrival times.
  • Understood and observed safeguarding policies to maintain student safety during and outside of swimming lessons.
  • Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
  • Encouraged swimmers through motivational coaching, maximising their potential.
  • Adapted coaching and leadership styles to suit individual needs
  • Observed swimmers abilities and gave tips on improving technique.
  • Created safe, fun environments to improve swimmer engagement whilst maintaining safety.

A star swim school is a for young children learning to swim I am based in the beginners class, where I help to settle children who are afraid and/or who have never swam before and introduce them slowly into the group classes as they build there confidence.

Pharmacy dispenser

Boots
Cannock
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Liaised with doctors to develop and prescribe bespoke patient medication plans.
  • Provided bespoke service to patients, accurately meeting healthcare needs and promoting loyalty.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive medical information.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Kept up-to-date prescription records for reliable reference.

Nursery practitioner

Tiny toez
Cannock
02.2020 - 08.2023

I started this job as an apprentice during this time with the company, andI was promoted twice, once to room leader within the preschool room and then again to third in charge. Which came with more responsibility, such as overseeing staff and their duties, as well as attending meetings with other agencies for our SEN children and our children under CAMS or LAC. I would also liaise with outside agencies when they attended the setting to learn and help deliver specialist care to additional needs children following their care plans.

  • Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
  • Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
  • Supervised and coached staff to deliver high-quality child care provisions.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Liaised with external social service provisions for excellent care continuity.
  • Arranged and implemented care packages to meet bespoke needs.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
  • Oversaw a key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
  • Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
  • Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.

Nursery apprentice

Rowan's day nursery
Sutton Coldfield
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Helped to cultivate safe and healthy environment for children.
  • Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
  • Supported group leaders to carry out local excursions for up to 16 children.
  • Forged and maintained trusting partnerships with parents and caregivers.
  • Monitored children at after-school program location, offering safe place for children to play and complete homework assignments.
  • Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
  • Developed positive rapport with children aged 6 months to 10 years.
  • Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
  • Supervised groups of up to eight children.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Early years workforce (early years educator)

Education and skills training and development
06.2023

NVQ Level 2 - Children and young people's workforce

Federation for industry sector skills and standard
06.2020

Foundation Degree in Arts - Specialist hair and media make-up

University college Birmingham
09.2018

GCSEs -

Cannock Chase High School
09.2013

Skills

  • Clear communication
  • Patient-centred care
  • Customer education
  • Problem-solving

About me

I am an adventurous person and enjoy being in an outdoor environment with nature and will spend most of my own time hiking, mountaineering, wild swimming, paddle boarding and camping. I am someone who enjoys learning new skills and educating myself to be the best I can be in every circumstance, meaning that I will often seek out constructive feedback to help myself improve. I pride myself on being welcoming and approachable. I find satisfaction in self-development and will push myself to tackle problems head-on even when it's scary.   

Additional Information

I am currently in the process of completing my level three Forest School leadership qualification. I have just completed a government-funded coursee for Staffordshire council in speech, language and communication, to help identify delays and potential speech problems, and trained in how to offer early intervention before making a referral. I have volunteered as a scout leader, running sessions for large groups of children aged eight to eleven, teaching them new skills such as kayaking, abseiling and taking them on group camping trips. I am a casual babysitter in my spare time, providing a warm and professional service. I enjoy meeting new families and working with them to create a friendly, trusting relationship. In this role, I have worked with children of all ages, varied parenting styles and circumstances, including looking after a child with additional needs.


Timeline

Deputy Room Manager

N family
06.2024 - Current

Swimming assistant

A star swim school
10.2023 - 07.2025

Pharmacy dispenser

Boots
08.2023 - 06.2024

Nursery practitioner

Tiny toez
02.2020 - 08.2023

Nursery apprentice

Rowan's day nursery
02.2019 - 02.2020

NVQ Level 3 - Early years workforce (early years educator)

Education and skills training and development

NVQ Level 2 - Children and young people's workforce

Federation for industry sector skills and standard

Foundation Degree in Arts - Specialist hair and media make-up

University college Birmingham

GCSEs -

Cannock Chase High School
Rebecca Bennett