Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Caoimhe Martin

Geashill,County Offaly

Summary

Caring, reliable and enthusiastic person with experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including children with additional needs. I really enjoy working with children and helping them feel happy, safe, included and supported. Patient, flexible and dependable, with good communication and organisational skills. I am a quick learner and always eager to upgrade my skills and take on new responsibilities. I enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. I'm passionate about helping children to build their confidence, independence and social skills.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Childminding

2017-Current

Muriel Lynskey, Newbridge co. Kildare 0833126826

Ashling Mangan, Ballinagar, Co. Offaly, 0877859145

Mary Crombie, Cappincur, Co. Offaly ,0872140632

  • Cared for children from newborns to teenagers, including children with additional needs.
  • Created a safe, clean and stimulating environment for learning, play and development.
  • Planned and organised age-appropriate activities including crafts, baking, reading, games and outdoor play.
  • Supported homework, daily routines and newborn care, including feeding, nappy changes and sleep routines.
  • Encouraged children’s confidence, independence and positive behaviour through patient and consistent support.
  • Communicated effectively with parents and safely transported children to school, activities and family visits.

Hot lunches operator

Carambola
Ballinagar, offaly
2026.01 - Current
  • Keep area clean and tidy throughout shifts
  • Heat hot lunches to safe temperatures for service readiness.
  • Deliver hot lunches to classrooms promptly
  • Be friendly but remain professional with staff and children.

July Provision

Scoil Bride
Tullamore, Offaly
2026.07 - 2026.07
  • Supported children with additional needs in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment.
  • Assisted with communication, social skills, emotional wellbeing and independence.
  • Supported activities including baking, cooking, arts and crafts, sensory play, music and games.
  • outdoor play, sports, walks, gardening and nature activities.
  • Assisted with day trips and community outings, including parks, the Zoo and local attractions along with supporting the teacher in planned activities such as outdoor play, sports, gardening and nature walks.
  • Supported life skills such as preparing snacks, tidying and completing tasks independently.
  • Encouraged positive social interaction, teamwork, turn-taking and participation.
  • Worked closely with teachers and other SNAs to ensure pupils were supported and included.

Education

Leaving Certificate -

Sacred Heart school
Tullamore, County Offaly

QQ1 Level 6 - Special Needs Assistant

Forus Training
Tullamore, County Offaly
/2018 -

Skills

  • Additional needs support
  • Child safety and wellbeing
  • Planning and organising activities
  • Patience and adaptability
  • Building children’s confidence and independence
  • Working independently and as part of a team
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Quick learner and willing to develop new skills
  • Child safeguarding awareness and clear understanding of confidentiality

Certification

  • SNA Level 6 Qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Child Safeguarding
  • Food Safety Certificate
  • Baking & Pastry Certificate
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • Leaving Certificate

Affiliations

  • Working and spending time with children
  • Baking
  • Exercise and keeping active
  • Personal development and learning new skills
  • Spending time with family and friends

References

Childminding

Muriel Lynskey

Ashling Mangan

Mary Crombie (current) 

Carambola

Aine Gavigan

0872740426

St. Josephs National, Ballinagar

Principal: Anne Marie Gaughan

0876258718

Scoil Bhride, Tullamore.

Vice Principal: Clodaigh

Timeline

July Provision

Scoil Bride
2026.07 - 2026.07

Hot lunches operator

Carambola
2026.01 - Current

Childminding

2017-Current

Leaving Certificate -

Sacred Heart school

QQ1 Level 6 - Special Needs Assistant

Forus Training
/2018 -
Caoimhe Martin