Childcare Assistant

Location

Belfast | United Kingdom

Job description

Job description

We are looking for a fun, energetic, patient and caring person to join our unique childcare position. The person will be part of a fun team (3 other people), who work together to create a fun and safe environment for children 0-3 years old. .

Responsibilities

• Providing support for the childcare teacher.
• Monitoring and supervising the children constantly.
• Assisting the childcare teacher in maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians.
• Alerting the childcare teacher to emergencies.
• Preparing and serving meals and snacks.
• Greeting parents and addressing children by their name.
• Adhering to procedures in preparing a bottle or changing a diaper.
• Assisting with sand, water, or playground activities.
• Assisting in putting children to sleep.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Two years paid childcare experience.
• First aid and safeguarding (will be provided).
• Level 2 or 3 (if you have significant experience we can put you through your training)

Further Information

Work time: Tuesday 9:30am -12:30pm at The Houben Centre, North Belfast. Wednesday 9.00am - 4.00pm at The Houben Centre, North Belfast. Thursday 10.00am - 1.00pm at Walkway, East Belfast. If the person passes the probationary period, this position will increase in hours and days. This can be discussed during the meeting. This position is term time only. Agency Details: The Little Childcare Company are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all applicants to share this commitment. In line with safer recruitment an Enhanced Access NI background checks, including the right to work in the UK, GP health checks, 3 excellent references, social services checks will be required.

Job tags

Salary

£11 - £12 per hour