Playgroup Assistant

Seymour Hill Preschool Playgroup

Employer Location: County Antrim
Phone Number: 02895083253
Email: seymourhillpreschoolplaygroup@gmail.com

Job description

Assist the Playgroup leader in providing a high standard of care and education for all children in a Playgroup setting. Help provide a safe and stimulating play in a caring and welcoming environment. To engage as part of an effective team and able to plan activities independently. Record observations and assist with weekly planning providing a stimulating range of age appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

  • Help provide a safe and stimulating play in a caring and welcoming environment. To engage as part of an effective team and able to plan activities independently.
  • Listen to, encourage, and stimulate children and ensure their safekeeping. Keep records up to date and complete daily risk assessments. Ensure the Preschool room is cleaned and set up for the following day.
  • Implement all of the Playgroup policies and procedures that are in place.
  • Keep records up to date and complete daily risk assessments.
  • Ensure the Preschool room is cleaned and set up for the following day.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Level 3 in Children’s Learning and Development.
  • Experience with Social Services Inspections.
  • Experience working with children with Additional Needs.
  • Designated Officers Safeguarding Certificate.
  • Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • First Aid Certificate.
  • At least 2 years paid experience in a Playgroup or Preschool setting.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience of Observations, Planning, Recording and Evaluating.
  • Knowledge and experience working with 2 and 3 year olds.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of the current legislation/policies that are relevant to Early Years Settings.

Application Information

Please send CV or request an application form by emailing seymourhillpreschoolplaygroup@gmail.com

Vacancy ID
1767171
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Dunmurry
Salary
To be confirmed
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
25
Published date
31/03/2026
Closing date
15/04/2026
Worktime
8.30am to 2pm, days to be confirmed.

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