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Job description

The Employer is: ANAHILT PRESCHOOL. The Preschool Assistant will help the leader and deputy in supervising and caring for young children in a preschool setting. Assist with classroom activities and daily routines. Assist with educational activities, including crafts, games and reading. Help to maintain a clean and organised classroom environment. Support the leader in implementing lesson plans and activities. Communicate effectively with children and parents. Monitor and assist children during play time, both indoors and outdoors..

Responsibilities

• Assist leader with lessons plans and activities.
• Provide support during class activities and daily routines.
• Ensure the safety and well being of young children in the preschool setting.
• Engage with children in educational activities, games and playtime.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom environment.
• Assist with record keeping and documentation as necessary.
• Follow all preschool policies and procedures to ensure a positive and productive learning environment.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Be imaginative, creative and have an interest in working with children.
• Have good communication skills and ability to understand instructions.
• Be able to work efficiently as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Be able to engage with children in a playful and appropriate manner.

Desirable Skills

• Level 2/3 Childcare or willing to study this.
• Experience of working with children.

Further Information

The Employer is: ANAHILT PRESCHOOL. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended, and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.