Childcare Assistant

Job location: Ballymena

Salary: 16/17 £4.62, 18/20yrs £6.56, 21/22yrs £8.36, 23/24yrs £8.91

Hours: 25

Worktime: To be confirmed with employer.

Closing date: 23/02/2022

Employer: JobStart Scheme

Business: Government Programme

Address: Design Centre

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 3BA

Telephone: 000 000000

Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk

Job Duties: The employer is: LOUGHGIEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD.Assisting in co-ordinating, planning and leading group activities. Setting up, preparing and tidying the play environment.Taking group time, including storytelling, physical movement and music sessions in small groups.Supporting children with additional and behavioural needs (SEN) including speech and language including one-on-one activities and providing one-on-one support.Playing an active role in the day to day running of the Early Years Centre and to provide opportunities for high quality play opportunities for children.Taking part in special events and outings. Encouraging parental involvement. Attending relevant meetings and courses as applicable. Advising the Manager of matters requiring attention. Keeping information regarding the children, their families and all staff confidential.You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential:Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Childcare. 1 year paid/voluntary working employment.Desirable:First Aid and Child Protection certificate.Driving licence.

Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 9072 6797.

Other Information: The employer is: LOUGHGIEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD.Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.