Nursery Assistant

Mayogall day Nursery

Employer Location: LONDONDERRY
Phone Number: 02879639382
Email: mayogalldaynursery@outlook.com

Job description

Job Description Nursery Assistants have an important role to play in supporting the care and educational needs of children in their care. The following job overview is not meant to be exhaustive, but to give an indication of the role under various headings.

Responsibilities

  • To participate in planning in order to provide a range of activities designed to meet the individual and communal needs and interests of the children.
  • To act as a key person for a group of children.
  • To supervise and encourage positive, safe behaviour for children.
  • To build positive relationships with children by acting as a role model and providing a warm, caring environment.
  • To conduct regular observations on children and assist in completing developmental records.
  • To complete daily room checks and participate in the review of risk assessments.
  • To assist children with personal, social hygiene and care.
  • To promote and engage in effective, positive communication with children, colleagues staff and parents.
  • To comply with the Health & Safety policy and good practices.
  • To participate in regular staff meetings events and training.
  • Nursery Assistants have an important role to play in supporting the care and educational needs of children in their care. The following job overview is not meant to be exhaustive, but to give an indication of the role under various headings.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Good communication skills.
  • Being able to use own initiative.

Desirable Skills

  • Level 2/Level 3 childcare qualification, this can be achieved through the job, you must be willing to complete.

Vacancy ID
1768689
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Gulladuff
Salary
£8 - £12.71 per hour, depending on age.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37
Published date
17/04/2026
Closing date
27/04/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed.

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