Childcare Assistants (20hr post & 30hr post)

To assist in maintaining a welcoming, friendly and environment where children can play and socialize with the peers.

Support the all-round development of the children using the facility.

To assist the supervisor in the day-to-day management of the Childcare facility

To have a working knowledge of the Children’s Order (NI) 1996; including working with Social Services to ensure that the facility meets all legal requirements.

To assist in the promotion of the Upper Andersonstown Community Forums policies, programmes and services.

Maintain relationships with parents/guardians of the children using the facility.

Support the involvement of parents/guardians and children in all areas of the childcare facility at an appropriate level.

Develop and deliver, with other members of the team, play activities and programmes that will stimulate the children’s imagination and enable them to develop skills at an appropriate level, including the summer and winter programmes.