Early Years Assistant

Early Years; Strabane; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization for young children is looking for an Early Years Assistant in Strabane, Northern Ireland. This role involves promoting positive parenting and facilitating growth for children. Applicants should hold NVQ Level II and III credentials in Early Years Care and Education with experience working with young children. The position is part-time, offering a competitive salary and benefits such as generous annual leave and a pension scheme. This fixed-term role lasts until 18 December 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

36 days of annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Access to healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• A full current driving licence for driving in NI.
• Minimum one year of experience with young children.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive parenting and enhance parental roles.
• Help shape the futures of children through purposeful opportunities.
• Support growth for both children and staff.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level II in Early Years Care and Education

NVQ Level III in Early Years Care and Education

Job description

The postholder will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators’.

Responsibilities

• Help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.
• Fostering growth for both the children and our staff.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ Level II in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.
• One year’s experience working with young children in a paid, voluntary or training/placement capacity.
• NVQ III in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.
• A full current driving licence enabling the 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.

Further Information

Join Early Years, the organisation for young children as Early Years Assistant. Location: Rainbow SureStart. Hours: 27.5 hours per week, term time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; Wednesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tenure: fixed term until 18 December 2026. Salary: NZC Scale 2-3 (Point 4‑6) £24,404‑£25,183 per annum pro rata.

Salary includes 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 closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 16 January 2026. Interviews will take place on Monday 26 January 2026 for shortlisted applicants. A reserve list may be held for up to six months for the same or similar roles.

Contact us via Email: [e-mail] or Phone: [phone].

Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible, friendly working conditions.