Toni, garde d’enfant - DY1 Dudley

hello my name is Toni,
I am applying for a job because I have experience of working both within an a school as a teaching assistant and as a nursery nurse at a private day nursery. Therefore this role would fulfil my aspects of my desire to help and support children.

Being adaptable I believe I would fit well into an home environment and the demands of the role. I am a reliable and hardworking individual, with excellent organisational and communication skills. I am self-motivated and have the ability and discipline to work as part of a team or on own initiative as required. I’m friendly and outgoing, with a passion for helping others, and always act in a sensitive and diplomatic manner. I am Computer literate (GNVQ qualified) with knowledge of a range of software applications, including Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint etc. Additionally, the training I have received at Halesowen College has given me the theoretical background needed enabling me to understand and provide for children within my care. I am able to prioritise my workload and I work well under pressure. Overall I am very flexible, adaptable.

Within my recent and previous roles I have gained experience of a variety of duties. These include dealing with the parent both within an office environment and within a communal situation. I always welcome visitors in a warm and friendly manner whilst maintaining an air of professionalism. I am able to handle enquiries efficiently and with tact and diplomacy. I have also had responsibility for Supporting the children’s care and Administering medication to pupils and appropriate record keeping following set procedure. I have learned to be patient, methodical, efficient and to support all children individual needs. I was also responsible for the verbal and written feedback given to management and parents regarding the children under my responsibility. I have experience of providing support for pupils on a 1:1 basis and with small groups for which I have been responsible for supporting pupils with special needs, planning, preparation delivery and assessment of activities ensuring their safety at all time.

Additionally, I believe this observed and vital knowledge and skill that I have acquired during this time will give me with an ideal foundation for this post.

As well as paid work I have also run a rainbow groups on a weekly basis. My role includes all aspects of running the group e.g. money management planning, recording, outdoor/indoor activities, trip, liaison with parents etc. Above all, I wish to help young people learn, finding my experiences so far, equally enjoyable and rewarding. I enjoy working as a team, with both staff and pupils and I am keen to commit myself to this role.

Conclusively, I believe my personal statement demonstrate that I have the necessary skills and experience for looking after children and commitment will support me in this demanding role.

P.S Thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement