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Job description

The childcare assistant should support the leader and other staff in providing a stimulating, progressive and varied programme of play and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children attending the group. .

Responsibilities

• The childcare assistant should support the leader and other staff in providing a stimulating, progressive and varied programme of play and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children attending the group.
• Keep completely confidential, any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is learnt as part of the placement.
• Share responsibility for the care and welfare of the children.
• Be vigilant for Safeguarding issues.
• Be able to work flexible hours between 9am and 6pm.
• Ensure effective team working.
• Help to prepare and fully set out the playroom before children arrive and help tidy up afterwards.
• Help to plan, provide and take part in activities.
• Take part in special events, outings and visits.
• Listen to, encourage, enable, stimulate and ensure the safekeeping of the children.
• Supervise outdoor play.
• Help children with homework.
• Help with cleaning duties.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous work experience with children.
• NVQ L3 Childcare and Education.
• Ability to identify problems and refer to leader.
• Work as part of a team.
• Vetted by Social Services/Access NI.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Specific play skills, i.e. arts and crafts, music, etc.
• Other interests and skills that would benefit the group.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to relate well to children and other staff.
• Ability to help lift or move equipment when required.
• Attend relevant courses as directed by the leader. These include Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene. Attend training and meetings.
• Ability to relate well to children and other staff.
• Assurance on punctuality.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to identify problems and refer to leader.
• Have a full clean driving licence and access to a car.