Pre School Assistant


Job description

We are looking for a member of staff who will be able to provide a safe and stimulating environment for up to 24 Children. To be a key worker for up to 8 children. This provides a general overview of the position. The list is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and implementing engaging age appropriate activities.
  • Provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.
  • Record observations and carry out assessments on children.
  • Form close links with parents, carers and outside agencies.
  • Set up and tidy away resources daily.
  • Carry out general cleaning and admin duties.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
  • If the successful candidate does not have a minimum childcare level 2 qualification they must be willing to work towards a level 2 if the post extension becomes available.

Further Information

To apply email your CV to the employer. The post is guaranteed until June 2026, there may be a possibility of an extension into the following Pre school academic year. We will be part of the standardised day programme in Sept 2026, this will mean the settling will move to full time hours and the successful candidates hours would change to around 30 hours per week.

Vacancy ID
1747974
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Maghera
Salary
To be discussed
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
20
Published date
28/11/2025
Closing date
12/12/2025
Worktime
Hours vary from an 11.30 finish to a 3pm finish on different days. Can be slightly flexible.

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