Vikki

My Summary

My Experience

October 2024 - present: Once a week I work with a lovely family with 2 daughters. 1 daughter is in year 4 and has speech difficulties. Firstly we carry out a fun session full of singing, games, stories, phonics, oral exercises & sound pronunciation work. Both girls love this session & it is always full of smiles and laughing. Next, I work 1:1 with the second daughter, who is in year 2, focusing on maths tuition. We have been working to prepare for year 2 SATS.

January 2024 - present: Once a week, I carry out 1:1 sessions with a 6 year old with a diagnosis of ASD to support his speech and communication. We have an hour full of fun! From attention circles, music interaction, intensive interaction, to playing with favourite toys, sensory stories and having a good massage to feel calm again. I plan sessions based on the interests the child, which encourages him to say new words/phrases. Other forms of communication are also worked on, such as signing, hand gestures, eye contact and social interaction. Mum & sister love joining in too when possible!

November 2022 - July 2024: Part-time childcare for a 4 year old with ASD, implementing speech and language therapy approaches, social skill activities, independence strategies. Also, planning & delivering developmentally appropriate educational activities (e.g. maths, English). My 3 year old daughter also joined us on most mornings, which has been an amazing beneficial experience for both children.

May 2022 - October 2022: Part-time Nanny to a one year old, with my 2 year old daughter joining us too. My main duties were to plan and deliver fun, developmentally appropriate activities, indoors and outdoors. Prepare healthy meals. Support parents with setting a routine. Bath time. Light cleaning/housework duties. This role was only temporary due to the family moving house.

November 2019 - April 2022: In November 2019 I stopped working to focus on finishing my Psychology degree, before having my daughter in January 2020. Shortly after, the covid-19 lockdown took place. This allowed me to stay home with my daughter & I felt privileged that I got to focus on being a full time mum. It was amazing to plan fun activities for my baby/toddler at home, outdoors & we attended lots of groups (up until she started school).

September 2018 - October 2019: During this time, I was a ks2 Teacher in an Autism provision for a year. It was my responsibility to plan and deliver a tailored curriculum to meet the needs of all of the children in my class, as well as incorporate lots of opportunities to encourage independence and promote life skills.

September 2012 - July 2018: At the age of 18, I began working in a special needs school as a teaching assistant. I then quickly progressed onto becoming a speech and language therapy assistant/teaching assistant. This was an amazing opportunity for me, which allowed me to support the communication and behaviour needs of the students in my class. I planned and delivered daily 1:1 sessions, as well as group sessions, based on individual needs. I also supported the teacher to incorporate communication opportunities into lessons. The students I worked with all had a diagnosis of autism, as well as additional needs, such as ADHD, feeding/hearing difficulties, selective mutism. I was based with children in the eyfs/ks1 classes. Additionally, during this time, I become a signalong tutor. I also carried out my level 3 diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning. I then went on to study BSc Psychology in the evenings.

January 2011 - August 2012: At the age of 16, I carried out a level 2 childcare apprenticeship in a Montessori nursery. I worked with children aged 2 - 5 years old, had responsibility for 4 key children at a time, planned and delivered activities based on the early years curriculum to meet individual targets, supported meal times and toilet training.

This is a snapshot of my experience and I believe I have many transferable skills to looking after children of all ages. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have. References available on request.

My Qualifications

- DBS
- Paediatric first aid training
- BSc Psychology
- Level 3 Diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning in schools
- Level 3 Speech and language support for pupils with severe learning difficulties
- Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce
- PECS
- Signalong
- VERVE adult-child interaction
- Speech therapy related training courses, including Attention Autism, Music interaction, social stories, zones of regulation.
- Data protection 2021
- Safeguarding children 2022

My Availability

I would preferably like to work with a family 3-4 days a week, but I am flexible to work on the days that suit you (Mon-Fri). I am happy to work between the times of 9.30am - 3pm, but also happy to negotiate this to make it work for both of us - I would need to arrange childcare for my own daughter out of these hours.

My Fees

• Nannying from £14.00 per hour (net)

I am not currently OFSTED registered, but I am open to looking into this if this will support you to pay for your fees.