Nursery Assistant

Rascals Day Nurseries; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Nursery Assistant. The role involves supporting the childcare team, organizing activities, and ensuring a safe environment for children. Ideal candidates will be committed to child-centered care, have experience with 0-7 age groups, and hold or be working towards relevant childcare qualifications. This full-time position offers 9-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, with responsibilities including maintaining hygiene and developing parental partnerships.

Qualifications

• Willingness to register for QCF 2/3 Diploma within 12 months.
• Ability to create a quality child-centered environment.
• Experience with children aged 0-7.

Responsibilities

• Organise stimulating activities for children.
• Look after children's basic needs.
• Maintain health and safety procedures.
• Report any accidents immediately to the Nursery Manager.

Skills

Child-centered commitment

Understanding children's needs

Experience in a day nursery setting

Valid Paediatric First Aid

Education

QCF Level 2/3 Diploma in Children's Care Learning and Development

Job description

As a Nursery Assistant you will be supporting the childcare team in the delivery of programmes for children attending the nursery whilst providing them with a safe, motivating, caring and child-centred environment.You will ensure all activities meet the appropriate policies and procedures and follow, at all times, the roles and responsibilities and professional conduct set out by the nursery.

Responsibilities

• To organise a range of activities that will be stimulating to the children.
• To look after the basic needs of all children at the nursery.
• To maintain health and safety procedures and a high level of hygiene at the nursery.
• To ensure that any food, drinks or bottles for children with allergies are prepared correctly and given correctly.
• To be involved in developing a partnership with the parents of the children at the nursery.
• To work in partnership with colleagues and be a valued team member within the nursery.
• To provide a warm, secure relationship with the children which will encourage emotional and social growth and self-expression.
• Report any accidents/incidents involving a child, immediately to the Nursery Manager.
• To assist the supervision and care of the children within the unit.
• To ensure confidentiality of information relating to the children and families and staff is upheld at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

• Be willing to register to undertake QCF 2/3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development qualification within the first 12 months of employment start date, or currently working towards this qualification.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to a quality child centred environment.
• A good level of understanding of children's individual needs.
• QCF Level 2/3 Diploma in Children's Care Learning and Development.
• Certificate in Child Protection Training.
• High scope experience.
• Have worked with children in a day nursery setting.
• Have worked with children between the ages of 0-7.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid.

Further Information

Work time: Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day between the hours of 7.20am and 6.00pm each day (shift basis

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Dec 2025