Childcare Assistant

Student and Campus Life at Queen’s University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint a number of candidates to the posts of Childcare Assistant within Childcare Services.

We are seeking dedicated and experienced childcare workers to join our fantastic team of childcare assistants. We are looking for candidates who can work effectively in a team, assisting in the running of the University Childcare facility and fostering an environment in which the needs of the children are met. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for their next step in their childcare career.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Secondary school education and NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Childcare Learning and Development or equivalent childcare qualification
• Previous relevant experience in a similar environment ranging from 6 weeks to 11 years
• Working knowledge of Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12 Minimum Standards (July 2012) and understand relevant Health and Safety requirements.

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, visit our website.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.