Early Years Assistant

Augher, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

1/17/2025

Join Early Years the organisation for young children as an Early Years Assistant 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 is35 hours per week, term time, permanent in Clogher Valley SureStart. As an Early Years Assistant 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 innovatively to support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved. Implement the Reggio Emilia approach and create a natural, calming environment full of risk-taking opportunities and loose parts. To find out more about the role and toapply, visit our website by clicking theApply button below. Theclosing date for receipt of completed applications isMonday 27 January 2025. For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviewswill take place on Friday 7 February 2025. 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: childcare Education charity early years part time