Childcare Assistant

THE EMPLOYER IS: ACREWOOD DAYCARE CICAt Acrewood Daycare we value an educational and child-centered approach. Our daycare operates across 3 main play rooms (0-2, 2-3, 3-5) with a small SEN cohort. As a childcare assistant, your key role is to support the room leader and the operation of the room(s) - this may look like; helping to set up or tidy activities, participate in daily/weekly planning and assisting with mealtimes and intimate care.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with children and helping them achieve their next steps. The ideal person would be adaptable in a busy environment, shows patience and understanding towards children and has a desire to learn and grow their own foundation of skills. Our current cohort are very energetic and creative - so you must be willing to get stuck in and make a wonderful mess!

We are also looking to expand our business in the coming months, so we are looking for nurturing applicants who can help settle in our new children/cohort.

Enhanced Access NI and social services checks are required before any appointment can be confirmed. Opportunities for training will be provided e.g. a chance to gain a childcare qualification e.g. level 2/3.

• Shadow a qualified assistant at all times.
• Assist the room leader/assistants for the day to day running of the play room.
• Assist the room leader/assistants in safeguarding, performing an important role caring for children (training will be given).
• Assist the room leader/assistants in maintaining a high quality of care and provide a stimulating environment.
• Be creative and able to help with new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the room leader, assistants and management of Acrewood Daycare.
• Help with activities throughout the day such as art, physical, music, sensory etc.
• Learning and assisting with daily care routines (feeding, dressing, toileting, nap time).
• Learn to lead small group or one-on-one activities under teacher direction.
• Training to recognise and report signs of illness or abuse.
• Learn how to plan and implement a child-led curriculum.
• Learn how to identify risks in learning activities and complete risk assessments.
• Learn how to engage with and support SEN children (training offered).
• Learn how to engage with and support children with speech and language difficulties (training offered).

• Being able to speak another language is advantageous.

The Employer is: ACREWOOD DAYCARE CICJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

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Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Feb 2026