Overview
The Little Orchard are currently recruiting for a Nursery Assistant in Armagh.
- Position: Full-Time Nursery Assistant
- Hours: Between 7.30am – 6.00pm (rotating shifts)
At The Little Orchard, you can expect a supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, training, and staff benefits.
We are looking for individuals with a passion, desire and commitment to work within our homely setting and provide each child the very best learning experience. There is simply no other job like it!
Duties and Responsibilities
- To support the efficient management of childcare provision
- To be aware and comply with all statutory regulations, policies and procedures
- Uphold standards within the Setting by adhering to all policies and procedures
- To assist promoting the cultural backgrounds of families, positive images and provide anti-discriminatory childcare practice
- To work as an active member of the team and to promote, support and engage in a good staff team relationship
Specific Child Care Tasks:
- The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child’s stage of development.
- To ensure allergies and dietary requirements are met and that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
- Washing and changing children as required.
- To ensure the Setting is of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from different cultures, religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
- To be aware of the high profile of the Setting and to uphold its standards at all times.
Manage Information:
- To assist in maintaining accurate records of children’s development.
Experience:
- Preferred, but we welcome anyone with a passion for working with children!
The Little Orchard is located on the outskirts of Armagh providing easy access to the main Armagh-Markethill road. The nursery is easily accessed by public transport with a car park available on site.