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Job description

Horizon Sure Start is a vibrant, multidisciplinary service that supports children aged 0 to 4 and their families across Carrickfergus and Larne. With a dedicated team, we deliver a range of early intervention programmes designed to improve outcomes for young children and their families. As Early Years Co Ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting and supervising crèche and Developmental Programme staff for 2 to 3 year olds.

Responsibilities

• Support the staff in the setting with action plans, observations, planning, and all the paperwork in the setting
• Hold regular supervisions with the Early years staff
• Support staff with strategies and new ways of working in the rooms
• Contribute to service planning, review, and development
• Support the Children's Services Manager in overall service management
• Develop and facilitate new programmes
• Oversee all the early years rooms ensuring good practice and high-quality play
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Completed or working towards NVQ Level 5 in Childcare Learning and Development or Advanced Practice in Working with Children and Families (or above)
• Experience of preparing, planning, observations, action plans, Individual learning plans in an early years setting
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or students (1:1 or group)
• Experience applying safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
• Experience working directly with children aged 0 to 4 and their families
• Hold a full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a car for work purposes (this criteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post).
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Further Information

£31,512 - £38,340 pro rata Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31 January 2027 (Maternity Cover) Hours: 20 hours per week - Term Time Location: Horizon Sure Start Carrickfergus (Sunnylands Primary School and Larne) (St. Anthonys Primary School) - across both sites Flexibility is essential. Applicants must be willing to work hours that meet the needs of the service.