Position Overview & Specifications

Important Mini People is a day-care nursery based in Carrickfergus. We are open 7:15am to 6:15pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts are varied to cover these hours. We currently have a vacancy for a full-time nursery assistant.

Roles and responsibilities:

To ensure a high level of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care and development for the children placed in the nursery.
To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the manager and to give support to other personnel within the nursery.
To adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures within the nursery.
To plan daily routines for the children.
To risk-assess all aspects of the daily routine to ensure a safe environment for staff, students, and children.

Essential criteria:

Age 18 and over.
Have a flexible attitude to work.
Be a team player.
Be motivated.

Desirable criteria:

A minimum qualification of NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education, or equivalent qualification in childcare.
Minimum of 1 year’s experience in childcare.
Paediatric first-aid training.
Safeguarding training.

Completed applications should be returned ASAP, either via email or posted to Important Mini People, 75 Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8PS.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £9.90-£11.00 per hour

Schedule: