Silay Senturk

I have experience supporting children both through family-based childcare and through working as a Teaching Assistant, where I covered the role for several weeks. In this position, I supported children with their daily routines, learning activities, emotional regulation, and individual needs, always working in a calm, patient, and supportive way.

Alongside this, I have extensive experience caring for children within my family, including young children aged 4–6, supporting play, learning through activities, mealtimes, and emotional wellbeing. I am confident in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children feel secure and valued.

I have also worked in care and healthcare-related settings, which has strengthened my sense of responsibility, safeguarding awareness, and ability to remain calm and attentive. I am reliable, organised, and respectful of routines and boundaries, and I genuinely enjoy supporting children’s growth, confidence, and happiness.

I completed my undergraduate studies in Sociology in Turkey, where I developed a strong understanding of family dynamics, child development, and social relationships. I then completed an MSc in Psychology in the UK, which included learning about child development, emotional wellbeing, attachment, behaviour, and mental health.I am currently training as a psychotherapist, which continues to deepen my knowledge of emotional development, communication, and supporting children in a sensitive and age-appropriate way. This educational background helps me understand children’s emotional needs, respond with empathy, and support healthy development while maintaining clear and safe boundaries.