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Job description

You'll work in a team to provide high quality care and a stimulating and varied program of age-appropriate learning opportunities and activities for the children in your room in line with the Puddleducks approach. For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and early-education.
• Assist children with personal hygiene and educate them on hygiene practices.
• Promote inclusion and facilitate partnership and feedback with parents, guardians and other family members.
• Contribute to planning of age-appropriate activities and resources that meet individual and collective needs and interests of the children.
• Ensure the health and safety of the children and any visitors to Puddleducks is paramount.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 years’ experience working in an early-years or day nursery environment.
• Level 2 or 3 CCLD Qualification or willing to obtain if successful.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to communicate well, at all levels e.g. children, family members & other staff.
• Ability to use a computer system for reporting and record-keeping purposes.

Further Information

Location: Puddleducks. Puddleducks is part of Belfast Central Mission, providing award winning care and learning for up to 70 children across four playrooms. At Puddleducks, we recognise the importance of emotional wellbeing in early years and our aim is to maximise children’s individual potential and build essential life skills from an early age in a stimulating and caring environment.