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:

  • Monday to Friday

School type:

  • Day nursery

Work Location: One location