Meet Our Team

    Our experienced staff are committed to providing quality and fun childcare. 

    Vicky Shires

    Playworker

    Hi I’m Vicky,

    I work at a local school as a Play Worker and have a Fiancé who works as a Caretaker at the same school.

    We have a 9-year-old Son and a dog called Penny.

    My hobbies include Cooking, Eating out, Going for Walks and going to the Cinema.

    Relevant Qualifications

    Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2

    Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Level 2

    Professional attended courses:-

    Food Safety Level 2

    Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3

    Good Practice In Autism Education

    Child Psychology

    Childhood In Crisis

    Safeguarding

    Linda Mole

    Playworker

    Hi I’m Linda.

    When I was in my early teens helping my mum in Sunday school, working in nursery as part of my school working experience it gave me the interest being around children and an early start in my career . My enjoyment interacting with children and watching them learn and grow Knowing I ve had some input. Some are now adults coming upto asking if I remember them ,that’s when I know I ve done a good job.
    I left school straight into work on YTS scheme in childcare.
    My first job was working as a nanny.I spent a few years in a nursery working and training with children with special needs learning mackatom etc. I helped with children with autism , angleman syndrome and helping children with no speech.

    I worked in one of the first after school clubs in the area and have seen alot of changes over the years as a playworker.
    I have 21years experience as a playerwork. In two different after school clubs. Prior to working with Jungle kids.

    Relevant Qualifications

    NVQ 2 in Playworker
    Catch in preschool level 3
    Makatom
    Speech and language therapy
    Safeguarding
    Prevent
    FGM prevent
    Food Hygiene
    Paediatric first aid

    Hi I’m Katie, 

     

    I am from Leeds but I’m currently in my 3rd year at Manchester metropolitan university completing my bachelors degree in early years and childhood studies. 

    I have worked in various different childcare settings from the age of 16 where I started working in an after school club and holiday camps. When I first moved to Manchester for University I worked in a Nursery. Currently alongside attending university, I work as a teaching assistant across various primary schools working with different ages, including one to one work with SEND ( Special educational needs and disability) children.  

    This has helped me progress in my childcare profession by providing me with valuable experience working with children of all ages and needs. In July 2022, I began working at Jungle Kids. In my free time, I like to spend time with family and friends. 

    Qualifications

    Paediatric First Aid 

    Mental Health first Aid – Manchester Metropolitan University 

    Safeguard Training 

    Understanding Child development and the EYFS

    Currently Completing Level 6 qualification in Early years and childhood studies

    Hi I’m jess, i’ve just finished my a levels and i have 3 years experience in childcare. i have a background in dance and have taken classes since i was 3 i’ve also worked as a dance teacher. i babysit for several local families and teach weekly dance, and musical theatre classes at schools in Pudsey and Horsforth. i have also recently qualified in paediatric first aid.

    Hi I’m David
    I have two children Thea and Elliot who regularly attend Jungle Kids. For the last 13 years I have worked as qualified PE teacher in secondary schools. I have various coaching qualifications and my paediatric first aid. In 2017 I helped to establish the Cookridge 10k and fun run which supports local organisations and cancer research. I am also the camps safeguarding lead.

    Hi, I’m Isobel
    I am currently studying for my a-levels and have two younger sisters aged 15 and 9.
    I teach dance at a performing arts school in Alwoodley to children aged between 3 and 6, and have done so for 3 years.
    I have also volunteered at a primary school, assisting year 6 students with their Spanish lessons since September, and spend my Monday mornings assisting a year 7 English class in their library lessons.

    Hi, I’m Liam I have been running Sink or Swim Swimming School since 2023. I have two children, Chloe and Ami, who both attend Jungle Kids. I enjoy keeping fit, playing, and coaching football. I currently coach the local U12 girls’ junior team and are the assistant manager at Harrogate Town Ladies Reserves I hold various qualifications in fitness,coaching and first aid.
    Hi I’m Laura, I moved to Leeds in 2019 to complete my Bachelor Degree in Primary Education, since graduating I took a position as a Teaching Assistant to gain valuable experience then moved on the be a Learning Mentor and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in a local primary school. I have had experience in different areas of Leeds working in various childcare settings, I have come across a wide variety of needs and gained valuable skills and qualities to help me progress within my childcare career. I started working at JungleKids as part of the after school club team in 2022 and have stayed on working at the holiday club. When I’m not at work I enjoy going on long walks and spending time with my friends and family.
    Hi, I’m Laila! I have just completed my A levels and will be studying educational psychology at Manchester University. I’ve spent the past few years as a cub scout leader in Alwoodley as well as volunteering with younger students at my school to help with their reading and volunteering at a primary school local to me to help teach French lessons. I spent my year in upper sixth as head girl, running an anti-bullying project that provided additional support for children in younger years. I love arts and crafts and spending time outdoors, hiking with my explorer scouts group.

    Hi I’m Leo, i am from Leeds but I’m currently perusing an undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of York, with aspirations of becoming a science teacher. I have worked in multiple child care positions, including an after school club, babysitting, and gaining valuable work experience at Brighouse school. During my A-levels, I dedicated my Tuesday tutor time to teaching Biology to younger students. Outside of academics, I trained as a British Gymnast from a young age and enjoyed helping younger children build up their confidence and develop a passion for the sport.