Tracey Scott
Redditch
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience supporting children and adults in a variety of care and educational settings. Having worked as both a childminder and teaching assistant before transitioning into adult support work, I have developed strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs. Experience in promoting independence, wellbeing and inclusion while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professionalism. Adaptable, reliable and eager to apply my transferable skills and experience over to a new career opportunity, with a commitment to learning, personal development and delivering excellent service.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supervisor support worker
Hab Support
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
2024.07 - Current
- Act as a positive role model for others daily.
- Support staff wellbeing through helpful, respectful workplace behaviour.
- Assist clients with daily living skills and practical routines.
- Support budgeting for medication payments and personal finances.
- Support clients to attend appointments by managing schedules and prompts.
- Provide a listening ear and offer encouragement when needed.
Teaching Assistant
Vaynor First School
Redditch
2020.01 - 2024.07
- Assist the teacher with learning activities in the classroom
- Prepare visual aids for pupils
- Actively engage in planned educational activities
- Led appropriate planned activities with groups of pupils
- Assist with the general supervision of children including managing behaviour
- Level 1 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- 1:1 Supporting of Reading, Writing, Maths and interpersonal or social skills
- Liaise with external educational agencies to reach specific targets
- Leading Emotional Literacy to help recognise different emotions
Childminder
ChildMinder - After school club
Redditch
2017.03 - 2024.07
- Planning and organisation of appropriate activities
- Supervised care of children after school
- Safeguarding and welfare adherence or guidance
Lunchtime Supervisor
Vaynor First School
Redditch
2017.03 - 2020.01
- Primary responsibility for children during the lunch period
- Supporting children's needs or specific behavioural guidance
- Liaise with teachings to implement rewards or sanctions
- Organising sessions of both lunch and play
Full time
ChildMinder
Redditch
2010.03 - 2017.03
- Supported children's needs through tailored behavioural guidance
- Planned and coordinated activities to promote engagement and learning
- Organised educational and leisure outings to enhance children's development
- Primary responsibility for children during the week and school holidays
- Safeguarding and welfare adherence or guidance
Full time
Nanny
America and London
1988.03 - 2010.03
- Oversaw daily activities for preschool aged children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits
- Facilitated bedtime routines to encourage positive sleep habits
- Domestic support of the household management
- Planned and organised engaging activities for children's development
- Organised educational and leisure outings to enrich children's experiences
- Managed petty cash and financial transactions accurately and efficiently
Education
GSCE’S -
Linlathen High School
Dundee, Dundee City 1981.09 - 1985.06
Qualifications
- The Vaynor First School
- Trips, Risks and Falls - March 2023
- Fire Safety Training - February 2023
- Safeguarding Training 2 day course - September 2022
- Microsoft office suite- Word and Excel
Certification
Driving to work essentials
Safeguarding of vulnerable adults (SOVA) level 2
Safe Moving and handling level 2
Medication Level 2
Mental Capacity Act level 2
Lone working
Timeline
Supervisor support worker
Hab Support
2024.07 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Vaynor First School
2020.01 - 2024.07
Childminder
ChildMinder - After school club
2017.03 - 2024.07
Lunchtime Supervisor
Vaynor First School
2017.03 - 2020.01
Full time
ChildMinder
2010.03 - 2017.03
Full time
Nanny
1988.03 - 2010.03
GSCE’S -
Linlathen High School
1981.09 - 1985.06