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Job description

To work as part of a team caring for the daily needs of children within the Early Years Services in a variety of settings. To support the delivery of a safe, caring and welcoming programme for children and their families.

Responsibilities

• To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and education for children within the Early Years Setting and or the Programme for 2 Year Olds or Amigos After School.
• To work within the Line Management system and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Resource Centre Derry, Shantallow Community Support Partnership and SureStart Shantallow.
• To maintain accurate and up to date records as required by the policies and procedures of the Resource Centre Derry, Shantallow Community Support Partnership and SureStart Shantallow.
• To work as part of a team which demonstrates positive role modelling and promotes positive patterns of behaviour and respect for one another.
• To share responsibility in providing a safe, secure and healthy environment, which enables access to productive play activities, which are child centred.
• To assist in implementing a daily routine which addresses the individual needs of children using a variety of play and learning opportunities.
• To operate within a key worker system observing, reviewing and evaluating the child’s progress, maintaining systematic records to inform planning.
• To assist with the preparation of children’s records and reviews for parents, including transition forms to other agencies.
• To assist in the delivery of the Parental Involvement aspect of the Early Years Services and/or the Developmental Programme for 2 To 3 Year Olds or Amigos After School.
• To assist in planning and carrying out home visits to families as required. To maintain confidentiality regarding information about parents and children using services.
• To participate in relevant training opportunities including all mandatory training and training in the Developmental Programme for 2 To 3 Year Olds if required, and personal development as identified with line manager.
• To work as part of a team to maintain an organised environment and to uphold the general cleanliness of the setting and equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.
• 6 months experience in a formal early years setting in a paid, voluntary or training/placement capacity.
• Ability to speak and understand Irish.

Desirable Skills

• 1 year experience in a formal early years setting in a paid capacity.
• Experience of working in an Irish medium Early Years setting.
• Valid Certificates in Safeguarding Young Children in an Early Years Setting, Paediatric First Aid and Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.

Further Information

Salary: £8,791.20 per annum, pro rata (over 45 weeks). (Fixed Term, Term time contract until 31.03.2026 may be extended subject to funding)