Acacia Delahaye-Smith

A professional, dedicated and highly driven nursery assistant who has gained skills and experience in a range of childcare settings. I am good communicator and able to build a rapport with children, parents and staff. I am a productive team worker who works in close partnership with nursery staff and parents to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is maintained in order for children to develop and thrive. I work equally effectively on my own initiative and resolve problems. I am currently studying part-time for a Level 3 in Childcare and Education and am seeking a new opportunity where my skills and experience can be utilised. I am available to start employment immediately.

·       Able to plan and deliver stimulating sessions to aid a child's learning and development

·       Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety

·       Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

·       Organised and efficient with excellent time management skills

·       Computer literate - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

·       Vigilant and pays attention to detail

·       Behaviour management skills, with the ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviour

·       An observant and responsive approach

·       A positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook

·       Patience, understanding and empathy with children and young people and their parents

Allstars Activity Club                                                                            Jul 2022 – Aug 2022

Group Leader

·       Create activity mat e.g. colouring and painting

·       Outings to, for example: London Aquarium, Deen City Farm, Brighton, cinemas

·       Outdoor activities such as water play, gardening and games

·       Workshops including deejaying

·       Cook and eat sessions

Bright Horizons                                                                                     Dec 2018 – Apr 2022

Nursery Nurse (Bank staff)

·       Supporting staff members to deliver learning activities

·       Feeding children and doing activities with them

·       Putting them to sleep and changing their nappies

Maytree Nursery and Childcare                                                             Feb 2017 - Dec 2018

Nursery Assistant

·       Working with children 6 months to 3 years in a Creche setting

·       Assisting children at Speech and Language Therapy sessions

·       Assisting with Chatter Time and Tune and Rhyme Sessions

·       Assisting with singing, reading, playing with bubble sessions

·       Interacting with parents

·       Assisting with meal times and snack/fruit sharing

JD Sports, Oxford Street                                                                       Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

Stockroom Assistant

·       Loading and unloading stock from the lorry and loading bay

·       Ordering stock and storing stock correctly

·       Ensuring the stockroom was clean and well maintained

·       Handling replenishments, general merchandising,

·       Recovery on shop floor, organising the stock for sale

River Island, Oxford Street                                                                   Aug - 2014 - Aug 2016                   

Retail Operative

·       Duties as listed above

·       Also training new members of staff

Wee Care Day Nursery                                                                          Aug 2013-Jan 2014

Nursery Trainee

·       Observed and assessed child development within the EYFS framework. 

·       Delivered a programme of activities suitable for the age range in conjunction with other staff members, for example; dance sessions, drawing, painting artwork with themes, storytelling etc.

·       Supervising meal and snack times, assisting the children with feeding and encouraging them to eat

·       Worked in close partnership with management, parents and staff to ensure that the children were able to develop and thrive in a safe environment

Blackfriars Settlement                                                                         Apr 2011

Child Passenger Escort

·       Escorted children from school, and assisted them with their homework.

·       Organised various educational activities, and supported young people with their needs

·       Worked in partnership with support staff.

Catherine House Day Nursery                                                               Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

Nursery Assistant (temporary)

·       Reading stories to the children, and planned activities

·       Supervised outdoor activities, and assisted at meal times.

Lambeth College – Clapham                                                                               September 2024- July 2025

Understanding Common childhood Illnesses

NCFE Cache Level 2

Supporting Teaching and Learning

NCFE Cache Level 2

The Skills Network                                                                                Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Level 2 in Special Educational Needs Teaching

Level 2 in Autism

Maytree Training

Safeguarding Course                                                                             Mar 2017

First Aid                                                                                                Apr 2017

Learning About Babies                                                                          Apr 2017

Prevent Training                                                                                             Jun 2017

Gingerbread                                                                                         Jul 2013

NVQ Level 1 Customer Service