Playgroup Assistant

Glenbank Community Complex

Employer Location: ANTRIM

Job description

To assist the leader for drawing up long term, medium term and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the Early Years Foundations Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance, and to monitor the effectiveness of the setting's curriculum. This may include working with other external professionals.

Responsibilities

  • To provide safe, high quality education and care for pre-school children.
  • To fulfil legal and statutory requirements.
  • To ensure that children receive a balanced and healthy diet.
  • To ensure records are properly maintained and updated, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book etc.
  • To assist the leader in any recommendations made following regulatory inspections.
  • To attend any training, staff meetings or anything relevant to your role.
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by Centre manager and Management committee.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Must have Level 3 Qualification in Leadership for children's care, Learning & Development or equivalent.
  • Communication: Ability to explain concepts and instructions in simple terms.
  • Problem-solving: Addressing challenges.

Vacancy ID
1739649
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast, 2 Glenbank Drive
Salary
To be confirmed.
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
20
Published date
13/10/2025
Closing date
20/10/2025
Worktime
Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm

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