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Job description

Join Early Years the organisation for young children as Early Years Assistant Location: Splash SureStart Hours: 37 hours per week Tenure: Maternity Cover, Fixed Term until 30 June 2026 Salary: NJC Scale 2-3, Point 4-6 (£24,404-£25,183) per annum pro rata Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities. At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education. In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure children attending the Developmental Programme for 2-3 year-olds and any other SureStart programme have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment.
• You will be working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and improve social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level II in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.
• One year's experience working with young children in a paid, voluntary or training/placement capacity.

Desirable Skills

• NVQ III in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.
• A full and current driving licence enabling the post holder to drive in NI and have the use of a vehicle for official purposes or have access to a form of transport that will enable the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Further Information

Location - Splash Sure Start, Craigavon