Play Development Assistant

Divis Joint Development Committee

Employer Location: Antrim
Phone 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

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