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Job description

Tiny Tots Pre-School Education Centre Kildress are looking for a Temporary Playgroup Assistant (Relief Staff)..

Responsibilities

• Work closely alongside the Leader and staff to ensure planning and preparation is carried out to a high standard and children are experiencing learning in all areas of the NI Pre-school curriculum.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Liaise with parents and Management Committee.
• Attend training and meetings outside of business hours.
• To cover staff absences throughout the year.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF Level 2 Diploma in Child Care, Learning and Development, Playwork or equivalent.
• Ability to contribute to setting planning.
• One year's experience of working with young children.
• Have specific play skills and a keen interest in the learning and development of pre-school aged children.
• Ability to identify problems and refer to leader and ability to work as part of an excellent team.
• An understanding of child development and the importance of parental involvement. Be friendly, caring, helpful, open-minded.
• Willingness to attend evening meetings and training.
• Ability to relate well to children and their parents/carers and ability to lift children and equipment when required.

Desirable Skills

• Diploma in Child Care, Learning and Development or Playwork.
• Food Hygiene
• Paediatric First Aid
• Music/art/craft skills.

Further Information

Work time: 8.45-11.30am or 12.30-3.00pm