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Job description

Horizon Sure Start are recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for our 2 -3 year old Programme based in Sunnylands Primary School Carrickfergus. Horizon Sure Start supports families with children under the age of 4 living in the Sure Start wards of Carrickfergus and Larne. We have a multi - disciplinary team. we aim to improve the ability to learn by encouraging stimulating play and improving language skills. We're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed individuals who want to make a genuine impact in children's early years and wants to work closely in a team to offer the developmental programme to children aged 2 and 3. If this role is of interest to you, then please apply and we look forward to hearing from you. Please read the Job Description and Additional Information Page for the in-depth responsibilities of this role, and when completing your application link please refer to you Skills, Knowledge and Experience in these areas and with a understanding of the context of this role. Contact Details: recruitment.supportteam@barnardos.org.uk The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Developmental Programme for 2-3-Year-Olds, running three 2.5-hour sessions weekly (September-June)
• Building trusted relationships with families, including conducting home visits
• Please see the vacancy on our website for full details

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Childcare
• Demonstrable experience of working with children 0-4 in a pre-school setting
• Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the Essential criteria when completing the application form to secure an interview.
• Please see the vacancy on our website for full details

Desirable Skills

• Please see the vacancy on our website for full details

Further Information

Salary: £26,666.00 per annum (FTE) (£12,309.60 pro rata) A waiting list of Reserve candidates will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months Barnardo's offers extensive training and professional development opportunities, supporting your continued growth and progression within the organisation. You will also benefit from a comprehensive range of staff perks and benefits, including generous annual leave, access to health and wellbeing support, pension contributions, and more.