Childcare Assistant
Charity Jobs NI · Magherafelt, Derry, United Kingdom
FULL TIME
Job Description
Childcare Assistant Location: Kidz Lodge, Magherafelt Womens Group Daycare, Magherafelt Salary: £13.45 per hour Contract: Permanent, subject to probation Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available About the Organisation Charity Jobs NI is delighted to be supporting Magherafelt Womens Group in the recruitment of Childcare Assistants for Kidz Lodge, its childcare service in Magherafelt.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
An award-winning daycare centre and proud Gold Centre of Excellence recognised by the Early Years Organisation, Kidz Lodge is committed to delivering the highest standards of childcare and early years education within a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
Its dedicated team supports every childs individual development and wellbeing through high-quality care, professional practice and positive partnerships with families.
The Role The Childcare Assistant will support the delivery of high-quality childcare and early learning at Kidz Lodge, helping to create a safe, caring and inclusive environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
Working as part of the childcare team and reporting to the Childcare Manager and Deputy Manager, the successful candidate will support play-based activities, daily routines and childrens individual needs.
They will also build positive relationships with parents and carers and contribute to safeguarding, health and safety and the smooth running of the daycare.
This opportunity may suit candidates with experience as an Early Years Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Preschool Assistant or Childcare Practitioner.
Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of a high-quality early years programme in line with the organisations policies and procedures.
Help plan and deliver age-appropriate, play-based activities that support childrens physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
Promote positive behaviour and support childrens emotional wellbeing.
Assist with mealtimes, personal care, toileting and hygiene routines, ensuring children are appropriately supervised at all times.
Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns in line with organisational policy.
Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment, following health and safety, infection control and emergency procedures.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and develop positive relationships with parents and carers, communicating appropriately about childrens needs and progress.
Assist with observations, attendance records and other documentation, contributing to the monitoring of childrens learning and development.
Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training and ongoing professional development, contributing ideas to improve the service.
About You Kidz Lodge is looking for a warm, caring and approachable person who enjoys supporting childrens development and can contribute positively to a childcare team.
Essential Criteria A Level 2 qualification or above in Early Years, Childcare or a related field recognised within Northern Ireland, with a willingness to work towards Level 3.
A willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
Basic safeguarding awareness training, or a willingness to complete this training.
At least one years experience working with children in an early years, childcare, preschool, daycare or similar setting.
Experience supporting childrens learning and development through play and working as part of a team.
An understanding of child development and the importance of play-based learning.
Awareness of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
A caring, patient and professional approach, alongside reliability, flexibility and punctuality.
A commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice, with the ability to use initiative, work effectively within a team and maintain a positive attitude towards learning.
Desirable Criteria The following would be advantageous: A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
Paediatric First Aid training.
Safeguarding or child protection training.
Experience working in a daycare or registered childcare setting.
Experience supporting children with additional needs.
Knowledge of early years frameworks and childcare standards within Northern Ireland.
An understanding of inclusive practice and equality of opportunity.
The ability to work flexible hours in line with service needs.
Benefits 28 days annual leave, including statutory holidays, pro rata for part-time staff.
3% pension contribution.
Opportunities to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
How to Apply If youre passionate about supporting childrens learning, development and wellbeing within a caring daycare environment, wed love to hear from you.
Simply apply now with your CV to register your interest.
A member of the Charity Jobs NI team will be in touch to discuss your application and guide you through the next steps of the process.
This post is subject to an Access NI Enhanced check. xrexnqw
Charity Jobs NI is delighted to be supporting Magherafelt Womens Group with this recruitment for Kidz Lodge.
Skills: Childcare Early Years Nursery Practitioner
TPBN1_NI
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
An award-winning daycare centre and proud Gold Centre of Excellence recognised by the Early Years Organisation, Kidz Lodge is committed to delivering the highest standards of childcare and early years education within a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
Its dedicated team supports every childs individual development and wellbeing through high-quality care, professional practice and positive partnerships with families.
The Role The Childcare Assistant will support the delivery of high-quality childcare and early learning at Kidz Lodge, helping to create a safe, caring and inclusive environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
Working as part of the childcare team and reporting to the Childcare Manager and Deputy Manager, the successful candidate will support play-based activities, daily routines and childrens individual needs.
They will also build positive relationships with parents and carers and contribute to safeguarding, health and safety and the smooth running of the daycare.
This opportunity may suit candidates with experience as an Early Years Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Preschool Assistant or Childcare Practitioner.
Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of a high-quality early years programme in line with the organisations policies and procedures.
Help plan and deliver age-appropriate, play-based activities that support childrens physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
Promote positive behaviour and support childrens emotional wellbeing.
Assist with mealtimes, personal care, toileting and hygiene routines, ensuring children are appropriately supervised at all times.
Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns in line with organisational policy.
Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment, following health and safety, infection control and emergency procedures.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and develop positive relationships with parents and carers, communicating appropriately about childrens needs and progress.
Assist with observations, attendance records and other documentation, contributing to the monitoring of childrens learning and development.
Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training and ongoing professional development, contributing ideas to improve the service.
About You Kidz Lodge is looking for a warm, caring and approachable person who enjoys supporting childrens development and can contribute positively to a childcare team.
Essential Criteria A Level 2 qualification or above in Early Years, Childcare or a related field recognised within Northern Ireland, with a willingness to work towards Level 3.
A willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
Basic safeguarding awareness training, or a willingness to complete this training.
At least one years experience working with children in an early years, childcare, preschool, daycare or similar setting.
Experience supporting childrens learning and development through play and working as part of a team.
An understanding of child development and the importance of play-based learning.
Awareness of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
A caring, patient and professional approach, alongside reliability, flexibility and punctuality.
A commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice, with the ability to use initiative, work effectively within a team and maintain a positive attitude towards learning.
Desirable Criteria The following would be advantageous: A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
Paediatric First Aid training.
Safeguarding or child protection training.
Experience working in a daycare or registered childcare setting.
Experience supporting children with additional needs.
Knowledge of early years frameworks and childcare standards within Northern Ireland.
An understanding of inclusive practice and equality of opportunity.
The ability to work flexible hours in line with service needs.
Benefits 28 days annual leave, including statutory holidays, pro rata for part-time staff.
3% pension contribution.
Opportunities to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
How to Apply If youre passionate about supporting childrens learning, development and wellbeing within a caring daycare environment, wed love to hear from you.
Simply apply now with your CV to register your interest.
A member of the Charity Jobs NI team will be in touch to discuss your application and guide you through the next steps of the process.
This post is subject to an Access NI Enhanced check. xrexnqw
Charity Jobs NI is delighted to be supporting Magherafelt Womens Group with this recruitment for Kidz Lodge.
Skills: Childcare Early Years Nursery Practitioner
TPBN1_NI
Details
| Company | Charity Jobs NI |
| Location | Magherafelt, Derry, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | education |