Nursery Assistant

Clear Day Nurseries

  • Lisburn
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Description:Nursery Assistant- Full-time PermanentAre you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a caring and patient nature? We’re looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance.Our award-winning nursery is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their team!This is a full-time position, working 36 hours per week over 4 days between 7.15am and 6.00pm, according to a weekly rota. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting in the daily care and supervision of the children and supporting the overall well-being of each child under your care.Why Join Us?
4-Day Working Week – More time for you to relax, explore hobbies, or spend time with loved ones!
Supportive Environment – Work with a friendly, dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care and education.
Personal Development – Receive ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.Job responsibilities:
- Responsible for the daily needs of the children in the nursery
- Arranging and conducting play activities
- Changing duties
- Feeding duties
- Cleaning duties
- Assist the team to develop and implement play programmes
- Maintain daily reports and observation records
- Maintain open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and daily activities
​​​- Any other reasonable duties as required by managementEssential criteria:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual and able to handle the physical demands of the job
- Patient with a positive attitude
- Ability to work well in a team and independentlyDesirable Criteria:
- NVQ level 2 in childcare (or be working towards this)
- CACHE diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a day nursery or childcare settingBenefits:
- Parking available
- Uniform provided
- Training and development opportunities in Childcare levels.
- Strong team and company culture
- Paid activities throught the yearAccess Ni Enhanced check
As part of our vetting process we will ask you to complete and Enhanced Check through Access NI which we will fund. An AccessNI check is a criminal history disclosure service in Northern Ireland, similar to the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks in England and Wales.
It allows employers, voluntary organizations, and certain bodies to request information about an individual’s criminal record (if any) to help make safer recruitment and vetting decisions.If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us.
  • Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application

Clear Day Nurseries