General Playgroup Assistant

Job location: Dungannon

Salary: To be confirmed.

Hours: 16

Worktime: Monday-Friday, additional hours available

Closing date: 21/01/2022

Employer: Newmills Playgroup

Business: PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Address: 82 Annaginny Road

Dungannon

Postcode: BT71 4EA

Telephone: 028 87748671

Email: newmillspgcommittee@hotmail.com

Job Duties: Main Purpose of the Role:The General Assistant will work as part of a playgroup/pre-school team to ensure a safe and stimulating play and learning environment while meeting the needs of every child.To contribute and implement playgroup/pre-school policies and to ensure the children's safety at all times, whilst ensuring the legal and statutory requirements are met.The successful candidate will be passionate about child centred learning and committed to teaching through play based activities and experiences. This role involves planning and delivering the Early Years curriculum to children between the ages of 2 & 5 years.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential Criteria:QCF Level 2 in Childcare Learning and Development or equivalent. OrMinimum of 2 Years (in the last 5 years) previous paid experience working in an early years setting and willing to undertake QCF Level 2 in Childcare Learning and Development or equivalent. Desirable Criteria:Experience of observations and short, medium and long term planning.Good knowledge and understanding of NI Preschool curriculum guidelines.Good knowledge of TTI and reflective practice.Knowledge of child development and age appropriate areas of learning.Demonstrate an understanding of developing policies and procedures. Good understanding of child protection and minimum standards. IT skills.

Application Method: Please email: newmillspg@btinternet.com for an application pack.