Trainee Play Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NAÍSCOIL GHREANACHÁIN To support the pre-school leader and deputy in delivering early years education and play experiences.

Responsibilities

  • To set up and clear away a range of practical play activities.
  • To supervise outdoor play.
  • To assist with emotional and social development of young children.
  • To promote early Irish language vocabulary.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Excellent record keeping skills (in regard to play observations, child attendance, incident records such as health and safety slips, falls, knocks etc).
  • ICT skills (use of computers to produce arts and crafts worksheets etc).
  • Learn about child development, the promotion of early language and socialisation.

Desirable Skills

  • Organisational skills for preparing play equipment and activities.
  • Health and safety skills linked to snack preparation.
  • Ability or interest in simple Irish language is advantageous.

Further Information

The Employer is: NAÍSCOIL GHREANACHÁIN JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1760961
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Swatragh
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
19/02/2026
Closing date
31/03/2026
Worktime
Between 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday

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