Early Years Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
6c Wildflower Way, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT12 6TA
United Kingdom
Location: Splash Sure Start, Legahory Centre. Craigavon,BT65 5BE
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Hours: 19.5 hours per week, term-time working (47 weeks). Days/times to be discussed with successful candidate
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.
- competitive salary
- 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata)
- inclusive of statutory/public holidays
- a contributory pension scheme
- options to purchase additional leave
- access to healthcare schemes
As Early Years Assistant you will ensure children attending the Developmental Programme for 2-3 year-olds and any other Sure Start programme have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and improve social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age.
To work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as‘First Educators’.
We're looking for people who at the closing date have- 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.
- NVQ III in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.
- A full current driving licence enabling the 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.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 19 October 2026.
For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday 23 October 2026.
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via email.
Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods:
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
Phone: Option 5
Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.
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