Playgroup Assistant
Seymour Hill Preschool Playgroup
Employer Location: County AntrimPhone 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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