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Playgroup Assistant

3 months ago

Belfast, United Kingdom St Polycarps Playgroup Full time

**Company description**

**We are currently looking for someone to fit into our team 2 days per week with the possibility of a full time position. We are looking for someone who is flexible and can help out at short notice.**

Our aims and values are:
Child Focused - We are child focused and believe that each child is unique and that we should provide a stimulating environment which is safe for all children in our care. This will allow all children to learn and grow to reach their full potential. We aim to create an inclusive environment and include diversity.

Engaged - By working in partnership with parents in a proactive, supportive, flexible and caring way, we can create the best learning environment for all children.

Passionate - We are passionate about creating a fun, warm, welcoming and nurturing environment to greatly enhance opportunities to learn and explore.

Committed - We are committed to providing excellent care through continuous improvement and consistent training. We do this through monthly meetings where we reflect on our practice and review progress made by all the children. We ensure we keep up to date with all new improvements to the minimum standards and childcare curriculum.

**Job description**

We are currently looking for a Playgroup Assistant.

All Playgroup Assistants should be qualified (Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Early Years, ideally NVQ Level 3 Childcare) and comfortable working with young children. Active listening skills, creativity and genuine enjoyment of children are all beneficial for this position. A successful Playgroup Assistant will also have various prerequisite skills and qualifications which typically include:

- Flexibility and openness to change
- A caring and nurturing attitude towards children
- Excellent verbal communication
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- Sensitivity and understanding
- The ability to work well with others
- Customer service skills
- Uses initiative

All Playgroup assistants must be willing to undertake training such as: First Aid, Child Protection and Safeguarding Children and Food Safety. Other training opportunities will be available

Work experience in a childcare setting is not required but beneficial.

We operate term time only with a 2 - 3 week summer scheme during July and August.

Playgroup Assistants will help daily with; providing care to children aged 2 years 10 months - 4 years old. They will work with a small team of 3 others to create a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and develop their social, emotional and educational skills. The main role of the Playgroup Assistant will be to work directly with the children in group activities such as completing crafts, story telling, singing, helping with puzzles and imaginative play. You will also be required to help with toileting and daily cleaning.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temp to perm
Part-time hours: 8 per week

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Playgroup Assistant