Nursery Assistant
Nursery Assistant (Maternity Cover)
On behalf of a nursery based in Newtownabbey we are seeking to recruit two full-time Nursery Assistants.
Work Time: Monday-Friday
Salary:
18-20: £5.90
21-24: £7.38
25+: £7.83
Roles and Responsibilities
To assist the management team with the smooth running of the day care setting by:
- Providing a stimulating and varied programme of play, in order to enhance each child’s abilities; and in a way which ensures the safety and well being of the children at all times.
- Integrating with all other staff, to ensure a team working environment.
- Having a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of child development, and be able to demonstrate an ability to relate this to his/her practice.
- Is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children within the Nursery
Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities
Essential Criteria
Qualification
• Minimum NVQ level 2/3 equivalent in childcare
• A positive approach to completing training courses and qualifications
Experience, skills, aptitude and knowledge
• 1 year employment in a similar nursery setting
• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
• A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
• A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
• Team player
• Ability to observe and assess children
• Record keeping
• Ability to develop good working relationships with parents
• Flexibility including the ability to cope with changing needs and demands
Communication Skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with children, parents, staff
• Approachable
• Ability to listen
General
• Reliability and trustworthiness
• Integrity
Desirable Criteria
• First Aid
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Basic Health and Safety
• Safeguarding Course completed
• Ability to work in small teams
• Clean Full Driving Licence
• Access to a car
For an application form please email hr@employersforchildcare.org, download from our website https://www.employersforchildcare.org/careers/working-for-us/ or telephone 028 9267 8200 (Option 4)
Completed applications should be returned by 5.00pm on the Tuesday 15 May. Applications can be returned by email to hr@employersforchildcare.org or posted to:
Employers For Childcare
Blaris Industrial Estate
11 Altona Road
Lisburn
BT27 5QB