About Me..

My name is Paige Bates; I am 25 years old and come from Wareham , Dorset in the South of England. I have come to Australia on a 12-month working holiday visa seeking new opportunities to work. I am a hardworking , extremely trustworthy and reliable individual who likes to take on new challenges. I am able to use my Initiative to complete these challenges to a very high standard when either working on my own or as part of a team. I have a kind, friendly and empathetic personality and a passion for working with children. With my broad range of childcare experience working with both neurotypical children and those with additional needs (specifically autism)I can bring lots of fresh creative skills and ideas that enable children to develop and have fun. With my enthusiasm and flexible approach to both work and life I am now seeking an opportunity to work in a new environment and outside of the United Kingdom.

Work History

Teaching Assistant (Special needs School)
September 2015- present

-Support students with complex learning difficulties or disabilities
-Plan activities and support the teacher to provide functional and motivational activities that help the children to learn and gain independence.
- Lead class sessions as well as taking children for one to one movement therapy and Physio sessions.
-Administer medication daily, and give food and water to those students with Gastrostomy pegs.
-Enable students with varying behavioural difficulties to communicate through visual aids and sign language.
- Safeguard children and maintain their dignity when handling intimate care needs 3 Childminder-

September 2014- present
Special Needs School Holiday Carer

Regularly Child mind a 10 year old boy who is on the Autistic spectrum, during school holidays, once a week in the evenings and occasionally overnight.

- His sole carer whilst his parents went to Australia for 3 weeks for a family event.
-Supported him with his homework, guided reading, cooked his meals as well as supporting his social and emotional needs.
- Take him to extra curricular activities such a climbing and kayaking and most recently supported his cub pack on a residential trip.

September 2014- September 2015 (part time)
Multi Sports Coach

-Ran a multi sports activity club for up to 20 children aged 8-12.
- Planed and provided various sporting games and team building activities every Friday evening for two hours. Playing various games such as rounders, football and dodge ball.
-A large part of the role was to keep control and maintain mutual respect by keeping the children interested. I also had to promote positive behaviour, deal with disagreements and keep all children safe and happy.

July 2013- September 2015
Lifeguard
(part time)

-Responsible for the overall safety of the customers using the leisure centre and working within a team.
-Observed swimming pool and enforced appropriate pool policies and regulations.
-Carried out regular inspections around the centre and to the aquatic facilities, reporting any hazardous conditions.
-Took part in regular cleaning of changing facilities and carried out general maintenance.
- Most importantly provided emergency first aid when appropriate.

April 2011- July 2013
Swimming teaching assistant
(part time)
-Supporting children from the ages of 3-11 in their swimming lessons. The role was to assist them within the water, giving them encouragement and guidance a well as technique and stroke advice.

Other Work History

Waitress for the Italian Kitchen Restaurant
July 2016-January 2017
Fornt of house waitress, working in the bar as well as the main restaurant.

-Meet and greet customers, providing a warm welcoming atmosphere
-Manage telephone and walk in table reservations
-Full knowledge of items on the menu
-Relaying, preparing and setting tables for the next customers
-Learning the names of regular customers and building a good rapport

July 2013- September 2015
Waitress for Kaffs Coffee pot - (part time)

-Taking table orders, serving and preparing food and drinks
- washing up and helping to ensure the set faces where tidy and pro
- Accurately balancing the cash register at all times.
-At times had sole charge of running the café whilst manager/owner went to appointments and took breaks.
-Skilfully anticipated the customers service needs. And provided a friendly welcoming atmosphere.

Bournemouth and Poole College
September 2013-July 2015
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Purbeck School
September 2009- July 2013

Completed AS levels in:
Drama
Health and Social Care
Leisure and Tourism 8 GCSEs, Grades A-C in : English Literature English language Applied Science Maths 5 Drama Health and Social care ICT Geography French RE (short course)