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Job description

Lisburn Sure Start is currently seeking to recruit an Early Years Assistant. The candidate will be able to provide a range of coordinated services to families with children pre-birth up to the age of 4 years. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification by following the Apply Direct button.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and delivery of safe, welcoming, inclusive and stimulating activities for young children.
• Support children’s play, learning, exploration and development, indoors and outdoors.
• Help provide activities and experiences that reflect children’s ages, stages of development, interests and individual needs.
• Support children’s emotional, social, physical, language, communication and cognitive development.
• Observe children’s play and progress and share relevant information with the Early Years Coordinator and other appropriate staff.
• Follow agreed approaches to promoting positive behaviour, using respectful and nurturing interactions.
• Promote children’s safety, welfare and wellbeing in all aspects of the role.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Report any concerns about a child’s welfare, development or safety promptly.
• Help create an environment where every child and family is welcomed, respected and included.
• Respond sensitively to children’s individual needs and support their participation in activities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent or working towards qualification.
• 1 years’ paid / unpaid experience working in an early years setting or an additional needs setting.
• Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent.

Further Information

Fixed Term until 31 March 2027.