Childcare Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Carryduff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Carryduff is seeking an assistant to support the leader in providing early education. The role includes preparing play areas, maintaining hygiene, engaging with children, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Applicants should have an interest in child development and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The position offers up to 25 hours per week with a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• The assistant must keep confidential any information regarding the children or their families.
• An interest in Child Development.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to ensure that the playroom is fully set up before each session.
• Ensure all equipment and play areas are cleaned and Health & Safety regulations adhered to.
• Engage with the children under the Leader's guidance.
• Plan the use of play spaces creatively.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Interest in Child Development

Confidentiality

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: CARRYDUFF PLAY CARE CENTREThe overall policy of the Play Care Centre is agreed by the committee to whom the Leaders are responsible. The assistant is responsible to the leader, the manager and ultimately to the management committee. The assistant should ensure children attending have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment. He/she will support the leader providing a stimulating and varied programme of play and ensuring the social development of the children.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to ensure that the playroom is fully set up before each session commences and good standards of hygiene are maintained. This will include preparing snacks, making play dough, preparing paints, and the sand and water play areas.
• Ensure all equipment, play areas and toilets are cleaned and Health & Safety regulations adhered to, and equipment and the environment is risk assessed regularly.
• With guidance, from the Leader regularly engage with the children.
• Work with the team to creatively plan the use of play spaces, including both indoor and outdoor environments, to ensure the children's developmental needs are being met.
• To carry out any other duties falling reasonably within the competence and capability of the post holder.

Skills and Qualifications

• The assistant must keep confidential any information regarding the children or their families that she/he learns as part of her/his job. Such information must not be passed on except to the playgroup leader.
• An interest in Child Development.

Further Information

The Employer is: CARRYDUFF PLAY CARE CENTERJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours InformationStandard 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.

Vacancy ID 1743620 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Belfast Location Carryduff Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 04/11/2025 Closing date 15/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

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