Childcare Assistant

Happy Days Community Childcare; Ballymoney; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Ballymoney is seeking a dedicated childcare worker to assist in daily operations, ensuring a safe and creative environment for children aged 0-5. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Learning & Development and have relevant experience. The position offers flexible hours and requires compliance with safeguarding regulations.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with 0-5 year olds.
• 1 year of experience in a childcare setting.
• Must be over 18 years old for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operation of the childcare service.
• Provide a safe and caring environment for children.
• Conduct regular checks of equipment and resources.

Skills

Experience with 0-5 year olds

Current First Aid Certificate

Up to date Child Protection training

Education

NVQ Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development

Job description

Providing safe, creative play opportunities and preparing activities in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team by assisting in the day to day operation of the Childcare service.
• To assist in providing a high quality, safe, caring environment for the children.
• To undertake regular checks of equipment and resources.
• To support our core team and to cover for periods of staff absence.
• Carrying out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
• Working within agreed policies.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development (or in the process of completion). A Health & Social Care qualification is not considered equivalent.
• Relevant experience working with 0-5 year olds.
• 1 years experience of working with 0-5 year olds.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Up to date Child Protection training.

Further Information

Please note that due to the nature of this post and the law relating to it successful applicants must be 18 years or over and will be: required to be checked through Access NI and Social Services, complete a Health Declaration form and provide suitable references. Any subsequent offer of employment will be subject to this process being satisfactorily completed.

Vacancy ID 1735364 Job ref. CABK/09/25 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Co Antrim Location Ballymoney Salary Hourly, to be confirmed No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 0 Published date 15/09/2025 Closing date 29/09/2025 Worktime As and when required 6pm-8pm, Monday to Friday