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Job description

1. To work as part of a team by assisting in the day to day operation of the Childcare service. 2. To assist in providing a high quality, safe, caring environment for the children. 3. To undertake regular checks of equipment and resources.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, creative play opportunities and preparing activities in a caring environment.
• Carrying out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
• Working within agreed policies.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development or equivalent. (or in the process of completion). A qualification in Health & Social Care is not considered to be equivalent.
• Knowledge of child protection principles and procedures; Knowledge of health and safety principles and procedures; Knowledge of games and activities.
• Ability to relate well to children, parents and carers; Ability to work as part of a team; good communication skills; Commitment to act with sensitivity to maintain the ethos of Happy Days.
• Relevant experience working with 0-5 year olds.
• Clear understanding of child development.
• An understanding of equal opportunities.

Desirable Skills

• 1 years paid experience of working with 0-5 year olds.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Up to date Child Protection training.

Further Information

Please note that due to the nature of this post and the law relating to it successful applicants must be 18 years or over and will be: required to be checked through Access NI and Social Services, complete a Health Declaration form and provide suitable references. Any subsequent offer of employment will be subject to this process being satisfactorily completed.