Meet Annise: A babysitter in Northbridge, WA

Hello! I’m Annise, I’m from England and I’ve just arrived in Perth on my second working holiday visa. I absolutely adore working with children and I’m hoping to help out with your lovely little ones! I graduated nearly 2 years ago from university with a degree in British Sign Language and Educational Linguistics and am one day hoping to use it to work with children with communication difficulties. For now, I’d love to gain experience working with children in a more intimate way like nannying or babysitting. I think it’s the best way to learn about how children express their needs and learn to communicate. I’ve been babysitting since I was 13, have worked in nurseries as a nursery assistant and an outdoor early learning centre as a childminder. I also flew over to Tanzania for 4 weeks volunteering in a deaf school which was incredible!

I have recently accepted a job in hospitality so would most likely be working a lot of weekend evenings (I haven’t got an permanent roster) but if there’s certain weekdays/weeknights that you would like to agree on for regular work then I can definitely let my job know that I need them off. I am pretty much up to any tasks or roles you’d want me to fulfil including housekeeping, cooking and doing errands.

I’m really friendly and outgoing, and a lot of fun! I’d be happy to take your children on fun outings, swimming, to the beach, parks, libraries, anything!

I’m also super crafty and artsy and love painting/drawing/collaging (anything crafty!) with kids. I love seeing them express themselves and it’s a really calming way for them to focus and be creative.

If I seem like I would be a good match do you and your family please get in touch! :)