Nursery Assistant


Job description

As a Nursery Assistant in Appletree Childcare, your role is to ensure the children that attend the setting receive the highest standard of care and you create an environment that supports their learning, development and well-being. You will safeguard all children and ensure that their individual needs are met.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring safety and well being of children.
  • Providing caring and stimulating environment of children.
  • Be focused, committed and passionate about delivering great quality care to the children and parents.
  • Ensure any child protection concerns are dealt with in line with the Child protection policy and any other relevant policies.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with parents/carers, and work in partnership with parents/carers.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • NVQ Level 2 (Childcare and development) or working towards.
  • 2 years experience working with children.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience working with children.
  • Trainings e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, etc.
  • NVQ level 3 or Level 5 (Early Years care and Learning Education) or equivalent.

Vacancy ID
1761512
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Coleraine, Garvagh
Salary
£12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37.5
Published date
23/02/2026
Closing date
09/03/2026
Worktime
8am - 6pm / 1pm - 6pm / 8am - 2pm, days to be confirmed

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