Preschool Assistant

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the Preschool Leader and Deputy Leader with the daily running of the Preschool.
• To ensure stimulating play in a safe, caring and welcoming environment for children and their families in line with Department of Health Minimum Standards.
• Contributing to short and medium-term planning for the Preschool and develop play-based activities appropriate for children aged 3 to 4 years.
• To act as a key worker to a group of preschool children.
• The assessment, monitoring and recording of individual children’s development.
• To help develop the Preschool in terms of reputation and growth.
• To participate in Preschool fundraising events.

Essential criteria

• A minimum of a Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children in an early years setting in a paid capacity.  
• Experience of observation, planning and record keeping.
• Experience of working with children with a range of additional needs.
• A genuine passion for nurturing children’s growth and development.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within Minimum Standards and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Safeguarding training
• Paediatric First Aid training
• Food hygiene training
• Strong communication skills to be able to effectively interact with children, parents and colleagues.
• Assessing situations and showing initiative by taking action independently.
• A willingness to learn and undertake further training as required.

This role is subject to an enhanced background check (Access NI and Social Services) and two current references will be needed (one of which should be from a present or most recent employer).

Rainbow Corner Preschool and Playgroup is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all children and families and works in accordance with all relevant legislation.

The Preschool and Playgroup will appoint the best person for the position and will treat all applicants fairly.

Commitment to implementing Rainbow Corner’s Equal Opportunities Policy will form part of the job description for all workers.

Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon on Wednesday 4th June 2025. Please send your CV and cover note to rainbowmoira@gmail.com.

Interviews are likely to be held at Rainbow Corner Preschool the week commencing 16th June 2025.