Childcare Assistant: Playful Early Years Role

Happy Jobs NI; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)

Ongoing training and development

Probationary period

Job summary

Happy Jobs NI is recruiting a Childcare Assistant for Kidz Lodge in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. The role is permanent, subject to probation, with both full-time and part-time hours available and a pay of £13.45 per hour.

You will support high-quality care and development in a welcoming daycare setting, cooperating with managers and staff to safeguard children. The successful candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in Early Years or childcare, with willingness to progress, plus experience

Qualifications

• A Level 2 qualification or above in Early Years, Childcare or a related field recognised within Northern Ireland, with a willingness to work towards Level 3.
• Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
• Basic safeguarding awareness training, or willingness to complete this training.
• At least one year’s experience working with children in an early years, childcare, preschool, daycare or similar setting.
• Experience supporting children’s learning and development through play and working as part of a team.
• Understanding of child development and the importance of play-based learning.
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a high-quality early years programme in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Help plan and deliver age-appropriate, play-based activities that support children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children’s emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with mealtimes, personal care, toileting and hygiene routines, ensuring children are appropriately supervised at all times.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns in line with organisational policy.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment, following health and safety, infection control and emergency procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and develop positive relationships with parents and carers, communicating appropriately about children’s needs and progress.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Reliability

Flexibility

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Happy Jobs NI is recruiting a Childcare Assistant for Kidz Lodge in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. The role is permanent, subject to probation, with both full-time and part-time hours available and a pay of £13.45 per hour.

You will support high-quality care and development in a welcoming daycare setting, cooperating with managers and staff to safeguard children. The successful candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in Early Years or childcare, with willingness to progress, plus experience