Nursery Assistant

Jigsaw Day Nursery; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local daycare facility in Ballyclare is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to ensure the care and development of children. Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities and conducting observations. Candidates must hold a Level 2 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and be flexible to work between 7.30 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday. This is a permanent position with 38.75 weekly hours. The role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible between hours of 7.30am - 6pm Monday to Friday.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's care, welfare and development is met at all times to a high standard.
• Assist the room supervisor to plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Carry out observations on children.

Skills

Children's care

Developmentally appropriate activities

Fluency in English

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's care, welfare and development is met at all times to a high standard.
• Assist the room supervisor to plan developmentally appropriate activities taking into account children's age/stage of development.
• Carry out observations on children.

Skills and Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.
• Must be flexible between hours of 7.30am - 6pm Monday to Friday, as and when required.
• Fluency in English for communication and health and safety purposes.
• Right to work in the UK.

Further Information

Once CV received, applicant will be contacted via phone to arrange an interview. Please ensure contact number on CV is up to date.

Vacancy ID 1751163. Job Sector: Childcare and Social Work. Area: Co Antrim, Ballyclare. Salary to be confirmed. No. vacancies: 3. Contract Type: Permanent. Weekly hours: 38.75. Published date: 19/12/2025. Closing date: 04/01/2026. Worktime: Monday - Friday, between 7.30am - 6pm.