Early Years Assistant (DP23YO)

(Ref: E/EYA/L/0102)

Fixed Term (Until 31 March 2027) – 20 hours per week

Lisburn Sure Start

£14,040 per annum

Job Background

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.

Main Duties and 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 to the
  • designated officer, following agreed procedures.
  • 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.
  • Share observations or concerns about a child’s development with the Early Years Coordinator.
  • Follow agreed strategies for supporting children with additional needs.
  • Build positive, respectful relationships with parents and carers.
  • Encourage parents and carers to take part in their child’s play and learning during sessions.
  • Offer general information and practical support within the scope of the role, seeking guidance when required.

Essential Criteria:

  • 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
  • Clean drivers’ licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver

Application:

A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment.

Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request.

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9032 5835 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is:

Friday 23rd October at 5pm