Play Development Assistant
Divis Joint Development Committee
Employer Location: AntrimPhone Number: 02890200346
Email: denise@frankgillencentre.com
Web: https://frankgillencentre.com
Job description
To work with children 1.5 to11 year olds with the aim of promoting positive parent-child relationships. To implement programmes, methods and approaches which stimulate, enhance and develop children's educational, social and emotional development. To ensure the service and facility is available in a friendly and open atmosphere to all the children and parents. To implement the Clan Mor Sure Start programme. To work within the adopted policies and procedures of the providers.
Responsibilities
- To provide high quality Play and Development facilities for children.
- To support the emotional, social and educational development of children in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Maintain service to required high standards.
- To plan and support age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play to meet individual and group needs in conjunction with Co-ordinator Supervisor and team members.
- Assess, observe, monitor and record children’s development in line with Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS).
- Work alongside specialists to aid development of children.
- To continuously improve childcare skills through training and reflective practice.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Childcare qualification at QCF Level 3 equivalent in childcare, Learning and Development or a relevant occupational qualification (as stated by Daycare Minimum Standards).
- 2 years' experience in a childcare setting.
- Knowledge of Sure Start.
Further Information
Please post completed application to: Administrator Divis Joint Development Committee Frank Gillen Centre 1a Cullingtree Road Belfast BT12 4JT or email to: denise@frankgillencentre.com
- Vacancy ID
- 1756022
- Job ref.
- PP0126
- Job Sector
- Childcare and Social Work
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- £13.00 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 34
- Published date
- 22/01/2026
- Closing date
- 10/02/2026
- Worktime
- Monday to Thursday 9am to 4:30pm, Friday 9am to 1pm