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Job description

We are seeking a warm, motivated Creche Assistant to help deliver high quality childcare within our Sweet Peas Creche at POD15. You’ll support children and families, contribute to engaging play sessions, and help ensure a safe, nurturing environment for all users of the Centre. This is a Maternity Cover position with potential to full time hours depending on funding and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, supportive childcare.
• Assist with outings, family sessions, and parenting support.
• Deliver fun, creative play sessions.
• Support children’s individual needs.
• Maintain basic records and follow all safeguarding policies.
• Keep creche areas safe, tidy, and well organised.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Understanding of vulnerable families.
• Minimum 1 year childcare and creche experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Must complete an Enhanced Access NI check.

Desirable Skills

• Level 5 Childcare qualification.
• Safeguarding, Child Protection, First Aid training.
• 2 years childcare experience.

Further Information

£24,243.78 per annum pro rata. You can also find our job details and application form online - please visit www.foylewomensaid.org