Nursery Assistant

Armagh I; Armagh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare facility in Armagh is recruiting a Full-Time Nursery Assistant to support childcare management and ensure high-quality care for children. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with children and the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team. This role offers professional development opportunities and a nurturing working environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• No specific educational requirements, but a passion for childcare is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient management of childcare provision.
• Comply with all statutory regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist in promoting the cultural backgrounds of families.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Team collaboration

Job description

The Little Orchard are currently recruiting for a Nursery Assistant in Armagh.

• Position: Full-Time Nursery Assistant
• Hours: Between 7.30am – 6.00pm (rotating shifts)

At The Little Orchard, you can expect a supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, training, and staff benefits.

We are looking for individuals with a passion, desire and commitment to work within our homely setting and provide each child the very best learning experience. There is simply no other job like it!

Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the efficient management of childcare provision
• To be aware and comply with all statutory regulations, policies and procedures
• Uphold standards within the Setting by adhering to all policies and procedures
• To assist promoting the cultural backgrounds of families, positive images and provide anti-discriminatory childcare practice
• To work as an active member of the team and to promote, support and engage in a good staff team relationship

Specific Child Care Tasks

• The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child’s stage of development.
• To ensure allergies and dietary requirements are met and that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
• Washing and changing children as required.
• To ensure the Setting is of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from different cultures, religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
• To be aware of the high profile of the Setting and to uphold its standards at all times.

Manage Information

• To assist in maintaining accurate records of children’s development.

Experience

• Preferred, but we welcome anyone with a passion for working with children!

The Little Orchard is located on the outskirts of Armagh providing easy access to the main Armagh-Markethill road. The nursery is easily accessed by public transport with a car park available on site.