Hi, my name is Natalie! After six rewarding months as a live-in au pair in Perth, I am looking for another wonderful family to support in a live out position.
Originally from the UK, I’ve been living in Australia since December. I have two years' experience working with children from five to eighteen years old. I'm also wanting to gain more experience working with children under five as well. In the UK, I worked in residential childcare, supporting young people with diverse and complex needs. I also hold a TESOL certificate, which I earned during a six-month teaching placement in Thailand where I taught English to primary-aged students. This experience pushed me out of my comfort zone - living abroad, balancing studying for the TESOL qualification and teaching full time in a foreign country.
In my most recent role as an au pair, I supported the family through a difficult time of terminal illness and bereavement. I was made aware of the family's situation whilst applying for the role and I wanted to help. It was an incredibly meaningful experience to provide some stability, emotional support, and continuity of care to the family through a period of profound transition. I believe this speaks to my character as a kind, caring, and compassionate individual.
I enjoy spending quality time with children and love engaging in fun, meaningful activities such as playing sports, cinema trips, baking, and getting creative with arts and crafts. I bring genuine interest and enthusiasm to our time together while maintaining a calm and fair approach. Setting gentle but clear boundaries when necessary to help children make good choices and foster independence.
My previous teaching experience has given me the tools to provide valuable support with reading and homework. Helping children to reinforce their learning, build confidence, and encourage a positive approach to education. I offer emotional support by being a compassionate listener, encouraging open communication, and helping children navigate challenges with patience, kindness, and reassurance. Most importantly, I value the meaningful connections I build with the children and truly enjoy getting to know them and their unique personalities.
Alongside my childcare responsibilities, I take pride in keeping a home clean, organised, and running smoothly. My value of cleanliness and organisation is reflected in my consistent attention to detail and proactive approach to household management. I’m self-motivated and confident in managing household tasks independently. Whether it’s maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, keeping the family’s schedule on track, or handling practical day-to-day needs, I approach each task with care and a strong sense of responsibility.
Alongside my childcare experience, I’ve also worked in an aged care home and cared for my elderly grandmother during her struggle with Parkinsons disease and dementia. Patience, calmness, and compassion are core to my personality, and these experiences have helped me strengthen these qualities even more. It reaffirmed the importance of truly listening and offering steady support, especially during difficult or emotional moments. I bring that same caring approach when working with children, to create a warm, safe space where children feel understood and well cared for.
I am also comfortable and experienced with caring for pets. I have a Sproker Spaniel at home in the UK who requires many walks and attention. I have also had multiple cats as pets throughout the years. I would be more than happy to include their care and companionship as part of my support for your household if required.
If you’re looking for someone kind, calm, dependable, organised, and genuinely passionate about supporting your children and home life, I’d love to hear from you!
*Have a full-clean license and currently looking for a car to purchase
*Have completed First Aid courses in the UK but the certificate is not available. I am booked onto a Child First Aid course here in Australia on 06/07/2025