Childcare Assistant (Afterschool’s Club)
The ideal candidate will be a creative and outgoing individual. You will need to be exceptional at working within a team, have good communication skills and be passionate about all aspects of childcare. This is a rewarding job role with great opportunities and prospects of progressing to more leadership type roles.
Location: Cairnshill Primary School, Belfast
Work Time: Term Time: 15 hours per week (2pm-5pm) and School Holiday Periods: 15 hours per week (8am-6pm, flexible hours)
Salary: £7.50ph-£8.50ph depending on experience
Roles and Responsibilities
- To facilitate a safe and stimulating play environment for children aged 4-11 years in an Afterschool Care Setting
- To support the staff in the delivery of day to day activities
- To offer creative ideas and help organise the monthly themes and planners
- To observe the children and carry out risk assessments of the play area
- To administer appropriate first aid
- To carry out light domestic duties
- To attend any required training
- To prepare and serve afternoon snack
- To communicate with parents and ensure they are aware of any issues or key achievements at the end of each session
- To be confident to lead team games, sports, storytelling and daily activities with the children
Essential Criteria
- Aged 18 and over
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare/Playwork or equivalent
- Experience working with children from 4-11 years
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ Level 5 in Childcare or BA Hons Early Childhood Studies or equivalent
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Driver and Access to a car
For further information please refer to the attached Job Description.
Should you wish to apply for this role please forward your CV to hr@employersforchildcare.org or send by post to:
Employers For Childcare
Blaris Industrial Estate
11 Altona Road
Lisburn
BT27 5QB
Closing date for receipt of CVs is Friday 7 December 2018.
If you require further information, please call our HR department on 028 9267 8200 (option 4)