Nursery Assistant

Job summary

Nursery Assistant- Full-time Permanent

Are 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, Clearly Kids Newtownards Road, 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, 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.
Part-Time hours can be discussed at interview. 

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 management 

Essential 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 independently 

Desirable Criteria:
- NVQ level 2 in childcare (or be working towards this)
- CACHE diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a day nursery or childcare setting

Benefits:
- Parking available 
- Uniform provided
- Training and development opportunities in Childcare levels. 
- Strong team and company culture
- Paid activities throughout the year

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