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(Your Name)

10 Frickleton Way

Pinefields

Bridgend

Mobile:07891 234 56789

susan.strong@workways.com

15 June 2010

Miss Marina Jones

Tiny Tots Nursery

Baglan Ind Est

Port Talbot

SA12 7DJ

Dear Miss Jones,

REF: Childcare Assistant

In response to your advertisement in the Western Mail for the above position I have enclosed my CV for your attention.

I am currently employed as a Care Assistant at CVS, Neath and my duties involve acting as a key worker for two young people with special needs. Previously, I have 5 years experience of working with babies and children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

SUSAN STRONG

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