Early Years Assistant

Join Early Years The Organisation for Young Children as an Early Years Assistant

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 Tenure:

Permanent, Term-Time 47 weeks Salary:
Point 4-6 (£25,877.80 - £26,681.73) 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.

The role As Early Years Assistant you will ensure children attending the Daycare setting have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as "first educators".

The post holder is required to support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved. At the closing date, we're looking for people who have:

Essential Criteria 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 Criteria 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.

Shortlisting will be completed based on the information contained with the application form, therefore it is important to clearly outline how you meet the criteria. Please note that your CV will only be used to support your application in assessing employment history. Once you begin the application, it must be completed in one session, as there is no option to save and return to it later.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 19th October 2026. For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday, 6 November 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, well let you know via email. Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods:
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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.

Skills:

Early years care Child supervision