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Job description

Early Years the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Assistant to work in Clogher Valley SureStart. This role is a temporary (maternity cover) role (20 hours). Please see employer website for full job details & person specification by following the Apply Direct button.

Responsibilities

• To work within the team to provide high-quality programmes for young children and actively encourage the participation of the parents.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the Development programme for 2/3 year olds.
• To work along with the team to ensure there is a caring and welcoming environment for the children and their families.
• With guidance from the Line Manager to regularly engage with families on an individual and group basis as appropriate to ensure children’s learning outcomes are discussed and agreed with parents and carers.
• Working with the team to ensure that the programmes are appropriately planned before commencement and organised at the end.
• Ensure that good standards of health and hygiene are followed, and that equipment and the environment are regularly risk assessed.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Early Years and SureStart Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, ensuring all practice aligns with current guidance.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

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

Desirable Skills

• 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

Salary: £25,877.80 - £26,681.73 per annum, pro rata (Point 4-6).