Nursery Assistant - Greendale

Nursery Assistant- Full-time Permanent- Glengormley

Our award-winning nursery, Greendale, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their team! This is a full-time position, working 36 hours per week over 4 days between 7am and 6pm, according to a weekly rota. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting in the daily care and supervision of the children and supporting the overall well-being of each child under your care.

Job responsibilities:
- Responsible for the daily needs of the children in the nursery
- Developing and implementing play activities 
- Changing duties
- Feeding duties
- Cleaning duties 
- Maintain daily reports and observation records 
- Maintain open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and daily activities 
​​​- Any other reasonable duties as required by management 

Essential criteria:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual and able to handle the physical demands of the job 
- Patient with a positive attitude 
- Ability to work well in a team and independently 

Desirable Criteria:
- NVQ level 2 in Childcare (or be working towards this)
- CACHE diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a day nursery or childcare setting

Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Parking available
​​​​​​​- Uniform provided
- Training and development opportunities
- Pension and annual leave
- Strong team and company culture

* ​​​​​​​Must be aged 18 or over at point of application