Family Playgroup Assistant

The Family Playgroups run at a range of premises, including Ballynahinch,Killyleagh, Crossgar and Drumaness and Downpatrick.

As a Family Group Assistant, you will be assisting the Family Group Co-ordinator in the running of the family groups. This will include: ensuring that the physical space is safe and welcoming while adhering to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity standards during all sessions, providing practical family support, facilitating group activities and supporting child development.

• To set up the playroom before the group commences and clean, tidy and put away equipment when the group finishes.
• To provide a stimulating varied programme of play (including stories, art and craft etc) for the children within the Family Group, ensuring their safety and well being at all times.
• To involve parents in activities with their children.
• To keep up to date records on attendances and all other aspects of the Family Group.
• To be vigilant about the upkeep of equipment ensuring that good standards of hygiene are followed.
• Any other reasonable duties as required.

• (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proofof all qualifications listed on CV).
• Previous experience of working or volunteering with children under 5 other than your own in a formal or informal setting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Car driver or ability to organise own transport.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Supporting Families.
• Understanding of the needs of families with young children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues.
• Understanding of professional confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026