Ambreen

My Summary

My Experience

As a current Early Years Assistant in Nursery part time, I am actively and passionately
involved with the everyday activities, meal times and personal care of the
children. I particularly love working within a small team and building close
relationships with colleagues and children. One advantage of working within a
small team is my ability to communicate effectively with others. As a deaf
person, I am able to lip-read and speak well, however being in a smaller team
only makes this easier. I currently have Access to Work government funding for
access, which allows me to bring in a British Sign Language Interpreter for staff
meetings, inset days, etc. Planning sessions occur once a week, which is a
great time for our team to discuss our observations regarding each child or the
group as a whole. We discuss their interests and schemas and create a plan to
encourage their interests and further develop their skills. We put particular focus
on the enjoyment of the children's experience at Nursery and provide
a wide range of options for the children including outdoor and indoor play.
Before starting at nursery, I cared for my cousin who has cerebral palsy. I
encouraged her to be independent (socialising and going out for meals etc.) and
build up her physical strength through physiotherapy. I believe this gave me
insight into the importance of enabling and empowering individuals to become
independent. Therefore, I believe an empowered child will be a successful child.
Since commencing my work was at nursery , I have learnt so much and
developed my practice including achieving my level 2 NVQ. I am particularly
proud of completing my qualification during the time that I have been here,
which has been shorter than those who are still working towards their
qualification. I am keen to continue my development in the work I enjoy most –
with the children. I am also keen to continue my qualifications and would like to
move onto completing my level 3. I have since applied for the level 3 course and
am hoping to enrol asap.
I believe I have benefited the children in the centre I currently work. As a proud,
Deaf, I believe I am not only a role model to those who identify with my
religion or Deaf identity, but to children from various cultures and backgrounds
and I am proud to stand in a team of diverse practitioners. I strongly believe that
we all should celebrate culture and diversity, particularly at a young age. Being
Deaf, I believe that I bring a new perspective on communication. I can easily
read body language and facial expression, which I imagine does help to lessen
the frustration in children who have not yet developed speech. During my time at
nursery , seeing the children grow and develop has only strengthened my desire
to work within Early Years, and I hope to continue to develop my skills and
experience.

My Qualifications

childcare level 2

Level 2- Food safety and Hygiene for Catering

Child Protection Awareness Training

First Aid Infant and children

Safeguarding:Basic Awareness

My Availability

My Fees

• Nannying from £13.50 per hour (gross)

12.50