Child Care​/Nanny Assistant, Early Childhood Education

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.

• To 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 innovatively to support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.

• NVQ II in Children’s Care Learning and Development or Health and Social Care Qualification /or equivalent/ or willing to undertake study to gain qualification.
• One years’ experience working in an early childcare setting.

Location:

Fermanagh Early Years Children and Family Centre, Enniskillen

Hours:

Full Time, Part Time and Bank opportunities available

Salary: NJC Scale, Point 3 (£24,027) 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‑ratio), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are 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.

Contact:
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Phone:

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 28 January 2026. Interview is expected Monday 9 February 2026. A reserve list may be held for up to six months for the same or similar roles, if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via email.