Early Years Assistant

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