Job Information Pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f FNRrsz B_Jpo SVAPtg6rrjy-J2IVWCb3vs Llu Cx CEr4/edit?tab=t.0 Job Title: Nursery & After School Assistant Responsible to: Nursery & After School Manager Location: Belfast YMCA, 56/58 Knightsbridge park Belfast BT9 5EH Salary: £11.50 - £11.75 an hour (will increase depending on qualification) Hours: Various part time & full time hours available between 7.30am - 6pm Other benefits: 5% employer pension contribution
Holidays - 31 days per year rising to 37 days per year (pro rata)
Death in service insurance
Long service awards
Staff discount on childcare / after schools
Contract: Permanent Probation period: 6 months Vetting - The role requires vetting from Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and an enhanced Access NI disclosure due to the nature of working within the Nursery. Main purpose of the Job:
The appointed Nursery & After school assistant will work as part of the nursery team to ensure a high level of service for the children in their care. Providing for the children's daily physical needs and ongoing social and emotional development.
Job Details
Assist in maintaining a high level of care within the nursery & afterschool
Plan, implement and evaluate activities and experiences to promote children’s learning and development through a daily operational programme.
Support the social and emotional development of the children in the group for which they are directly responsible.
Care for the physical needs of the children in the group for which they are directly responsible.
Supervise the children during indoor activities and outdoor play, including break times and meal times.
Ensure that high standards are set and maintained in relation to health and safety and hygiene.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff and parents
Assist with the transportation of the children to and from school using either own or Association vehicle or, where appropriate, by walking the required distance.
Understand and be supportive of the Christian Ethos of Belfast YMCA
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive summary of the responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties of a similar nature as required for the role. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £11.50-£11.75 per hour Expected hours: 22.5 – 37.5 per week Benefits: