Nursery Assistant

Rascals Day Nurseries; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Newtownabbey is seeking a Nursery Assistant to support a caring environment for children. You will be responsible for organizing activities, maintaining safety and hygiene, and ensuring children's needs are met. Applicants must be willing to pursue a relevant qualification. This is a permanent position with 18 hours a week, offering competitive pay at £12.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willing to register for QCF 2/3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
• Experience working in a day nursery setting.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to a child centred environment.

Responsibilities

• Organise stimulating activities for children.
• Look after basic needs of all children.
• Maintain health and safety procedures.

Skills

commitment to quality child centred environment

good understanding of children's needs

experience with children aged 0-7

valid Paediatric First Aid

Education

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

Certificate in Child Protection Training

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.
• 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

To apply email your CV to the employer.

Vacancy ID 1744019 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Co Antrim Location Carnmoney Salary £12.26 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 18 Published date 06/11/2025 Closing date 20/11/2025 Worktime Tuesday to Thursday, 12pm to 6pm each day

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

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