Play Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Maghera; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Maghera is looking for a Play Assistant to support the Play Leader in providing engaging activities for children. Responsibilities include preparing resources and snacks, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with record-keeping. This temporary position offers up to 25 hours per week, with a possibility of extra hours. Applicants must be eligible benefit claimants and will be supported by a Work Coach.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with children and parents.
• Ability to prepare engaging activities.
• Experience with basic record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources and activities for the After School Club.
• Prepare healthy snacks.
• Engage with children in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist with record-keeping for attendance.
• Maintain cleanliness of the play areas.

Skills

Good communication with a range of ages and parents

Imagination and resourcefulness in preparation of play activities

Record-keeping

Cleaning

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ST. JOHN'S BRIGHT START To work as a Play Assistant under the direction of the Play Leader.

Responsibilities

• To prepare a range of resources and activities for use at the After School Club daily.
• To prepare healthy snacks.
• To play with groups of children both indoor and outdoor activities.
• To work under the direction of both the Play Leader and Company Director.
• To clean all areas ready for the next session.
• To assist with basic record‑keeping for attendance etc.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good communication with a range of ages and parents.
• Good imagination and resourcefulness in the preparation of play activities.
• Record‑keeping.
• Cleaning.

Further Information

The Employer is: ST. JOHN'S BRIGHT START JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1754177 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Derry or Londonderry Location Maghera Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 13/01/2026 Closing date 23/02/2026 Worktime 12 noon to 5pm daily