Early Years Assistant (DP23YO)

Bryson Group; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lisburn Sure Start, part of Bryson Group, is hiring an Early Years Assistant on a fixed-term basis for 20 hours per week. The role offers £13.51 per hour (£12,879.62 per annum based on the contract pattern) and runs until 31 March 2027.

The candidate will support coordinated services for families with children from pre-birth to age 4, delivering inclusive activities and promoting safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting (paid or unpaid) is required.
• NVQ Level 3 Child Care or equivalent, or actively working towards it.
• Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and delivery of safe, welcoming and inclusive activities for young children.
• Support children's play, learning, exploration, and development indoors and outdoors.
• Provide activities reflecting age, development stage, and individual needs.
• Support development across emotional, social, language, and cognitive areas.
• Observe progress and share observations with the Early Years Coordinator and staff.
• Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers and encourage participation.

Skills

Early years experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent or working towards qualification

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

Job description

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

£13.51 per hour | £12,879.62 per annum (based on the contracted working pattern)

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.
• 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.