Childcare Assistant

Ionad Na Fuiseoige; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service organization in Belfast is looking for a professional to assist in the design and delivery of high-quality Early Years Childcare Services, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Candidates should possess a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, excellent interpersonal skills, and at least 1 year of experience in a childcare setting. The role requires working collaboratively with the Childcare Supervisor and maintaining a commitment to the organization's ethos.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year in a childcare delivery capacity.
• An understanding of maintaining and working with confidential information.
• Meet the physical requirements of the post.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of high-quality Early Years Childcare Services.
• Support the Childcare Supervisor in delivering childcare services.
• Provide input to the continuous development of service quality.

Skills

Working knowledge of Irish

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrable team working skills

Knowledge of safeguarding within an early year setting

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a Childcare related area

Job description

To assist in the design and delivery of high-quality Early Years Childcare Services and associated parental support programmes. To provide this service to the children of Scoil na Fuiseoige in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures and overall ethos of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the design and delivery of high-quality Early Years Childcare Services and associated parental support programmes.
• To provide the Early Years Childcare Services and associated parental support programmes in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures and overall ethos of the organisation.
• To take direction from, and to support, the Childcare Supervisor, in the delivery of the Childcare Services and give input to the continuous development of the quality and range of service delivery.

Skills and Qualifications

• A working knowledge of Irish.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a Childcare related area or working towards it.
• An understanding of maintaining and working with confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels from children, parents and other professionals.
• Demonstrable team working skills, with the ability to take the initiative and to work flexibly in order to deliver the service.
• Meet the physical requirements of the post in terms of lifting children and moving and lifting equipment as required for service delivery.
• A commitment to the ethos of Scoil na Fuiseoige and genuine commitment to working with children to provide a caring and professional service.
• A minimum of 1 year in a childcare delivery capacity.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding within an early year setting.

Further Information

The aim of Scoil na Fuiseoige is to provide a facility for the cultural, recreational and educational needs of the community of the Colin area, and particularly for the Irish language community.We provide and promote: high quality early years provision; educational and social activities for children from birth to 15 years; education and support programmes for parents and individuals from the community; social economy activity within the building; cultural activities through dance, drama and music; a drop-in facility and a gateway to other local services; opening up the Irish Language and Culture to all sections of the community and to promote equal participation.

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025