Marie

My Summary

My Experience

I am fluent in German and English, hold a valid DBS check as well as pediatric first aid training (L3) and am a confident driver on the left and right side. I am used to working long days and am experienced in all age groups from newborn to 18 years.

These are my current and past experiences at a glance:
- Nursery Practitioner for 2 yrs at two nurseries (one English, one bilingual German/English) - current job
- Au Pair for a 2.5-10 yo for 2 yrs and a newborn (0-5weeks) in Australia; my hostmum will be happy to talk to you
- Au Pair for a 1.5-2.5 yo for 10 months in England
- After School Care Worker at a primary school for 1.5 years
- Teaching Assistant for a refugee class
- Organiser of annual volunteer project (10+ years)
- Team leader of several summer camps
- Regular private lessons and occasional babysitting/nannying

I am happy to help out wherever I can and always make sure to leave the space clean and tidy. Even though I have been vegan for a while now, I will of course cook meat for your little ones. It is important to me to eat a balanced diet and I have got plenty of child-approved recipes in store.

I am a believer in giving children their own space to learn and explore on their own (of course appropriate to their age) whilst also giving impulses to believe in themselves and trying something new. It makes me very happy when, by the end of a day or week, they have learned a new skill/word, be it big or small. I think it is important to set clear boundaries and explain things (I always try to explain ‘why’), whilst being gentle and kind. I usually have a rough schedule for meals and play to make sure your child feels safe and knows they can trust me. I like to do all sorts of activities indoors and outdoors (playgrounds, parks, adventure days out, arts & crafts, etc.) and like to make simple things fun (such as colour-coding pegs or going to the supermarket). I love the outdoors and am a big believer in the importance of different sensory input.


Please let me know if you would like to know more and I will be happy to answer any questions that might come up. I’m looking forward to talking to you!

My Qualifications

I am working as a nursery practitioner with children of all ages (currently between 7 months and 4 years) and have a valid DBS check. Moreover, I have experience working as teaching assistant at a bilingual kindergarten. I have been an Au Pair in England and Australia for 3 yrs in total and worked at a primary school for 1.5 yrs. I have got a double Bachelor's degree in Educational Science and English Language, which doesn't only provide me with a good knowledge of English, but also a different view on education. I also hold a L2 Understanding Autism Certificate and am currently finishing my L3 equivalent. I am also learning BSL and like to use Makaton and BSL signs as a tool throughout my practice. Hence, I know a fair bit about different parenting styles. I am bilingual (German and English) and have experience in teaching both.

My Availability

I'm primarily searching for a live-OUT position.

1) Regular nannying starting September 2024
2) Occasional ad-hoc babysitting

My Fees

• Nannying from £15.00 per hour (net)
• Babysitting from £13.00 per hour