Childcare Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Belfast is seeking a Childcare Assistant to support the room leader and assist in daily operations, focusing on creative activities and child care routines. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, patient, and enthusiastic about fostering children's development. This temporary role offers up to 25 hours per week with opportunities for training and growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for training

Flexible hours available

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to work in a childcare environment.
• Adaptable and eager to learn and grow skills.
• Good communication skills with children.

Responsibilities

• Shadow a qualified assistant at all times.
• Assist in the daily running of the playroom.
• Engage in creative activities with children.
• Help with daily care routines and activities.

Skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Creative and imaginative

Bilingual abilities

Bubbly personality

Patient and understanding

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ACREWOOD DAYCARE CICAt Acrewood Daycare we value an educational and child-centered approach. Our daycare operates across 3 main play rooms (0-2, 2-3, 3-5) with a small SEN cohort. As a childcare assistant, your key role is to support the room leader and the operation of the room(s) - this may look like; helping to set up or tidy activities, participate in daily/weekly planning and assisting with mealtimes and intimate care.We are looking for someone with a passion for working with children and helping them achieve their next steps. The ideal person would be adaptable in a busy environment, shows patience and understanding towards children and has a desire to learn and grow their own foundation of skills. Our current cohort are very energetic and creative - so you must be willing to get stuck in and make a wonderful mess!We are also looking to expand our business in the coming months, so we are looking for nurturing applicants who can help settle in our new children/cohort.Enhanced Access NI and social services checks are required before any appointment can be confirmed. Opportunities for training will be provided e.g. a chance to gain a childcare qualification e.g. level 2/3.

Responsibilities

• Shadow a qualified assistant at all times.
• Assist the room leader/assistants for the day to day running of the play room.
• Assist the room leader/assistants in safeguarding, performing an important role caring for children (training will be given).
• Assist the room leader/assistants in maintaining a high quality of care and provide a stimulating environment.
• Be creative and able to help with new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the room leader, assistants and management of Acrewood Daycare.
• Help with activities throughout the day such as art, physical, music, sensory etc.
• Learning and assisting with daily care routines (feeding, dressing, toileting, nap time).
• Learn to lead small group or one-on-one activities under teacher direction.
• Training to recognise and report signs of illness or abuse.
• Learn how to plan and implement a child-led curriculum.
• Learn how to identify risks in learning activities and complete risk assessments.
• Learn how to engage with and support SEN children (training offered).
• Learn how to engage with and support children with speech and language difficulties (training offered).

Skills and Qualifications

• Performs well in a busy and loud environment.
• Creative and imaginative, so you can engage with the children on their level.
• Being able to speak another language is advantageous.
• Someone who is bubbly and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
• Patient, understanding and calm in both yourself and your impact on your environment.

Further Information

The Employer is: ACREWOOD DAYCARE CICJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 4 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 04/11/2025 Closing date 15/12/2025 Worktime Between 7:45am - 6pm, days to be confirmed.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025