Casual Nursery Assistant

Inkpots Day Nursery; Larne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare facility in Larne seeks a compassionate professional to provide high-quality care for children. Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining achievement records, and supporting parents. Candidates should hold a minimum Level 2 NVQ or be willing to attain it, alongside prior childcare experience. This role starts on a Casual Contract, with a potential shift to a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ or willing to work towards.
• Previous experience working in a Childcare Setting.
• Paediatric first aid.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a planned programme of activities.
• Maintain a record of achievement for key children.
• Support parents/carers and family members.
• Uphold standards by adhering to policies.
• Be flexible and assist in domestic tasks.

Skills

Childcare expertise

Communication with parents

Flexibility

Confidentiality respect

Education

Minimum Level 2 NVQ

Paediatric first aid certification

Job description

To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Setting. This will be starting on a Casual Contract with the possibility of progressing to a full time contract.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to a planned programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff.
• To keep a proper record of achievement file on key children for parents/carers.
• Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members.
• Uphold standards within the Setting by adhering to all policies and procedures.
• To be flexible within the working practices of Setting. Be prepared to help where needed including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Setting e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleaning etc.
• Be constantly aware of the needs of children.
• To respect the confidentiality of information received.
• The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development.
• To ensure the Setting is of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.
• To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace ensuring Setting policies and procedures are observed at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ or willing to work towards.
• Previous experience working in a Childcare Setting.
• Paediatric first aid.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Salary: To be confirmed