Early Years Practitioner – Play-Based 2–3s, Training

Action for Children; Ballymena; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 29 days

Pension with 7% employer

Training and CPD opportunities

Staff discounts

Flexible maternity/paternity packages

Résumé du poste

Action for Children in Ballymena, NI, is recruiting a dedicated Early Years Practitioner for the Sure Start Developmental Programme. You will support 2–3 year olds with a high-quality, play-based learning experience across Ballymena and Antrim areas.

Applicants should hold QCF Level 2 in Childcare, have paid or voluntary experience, and demonstrate knowledge of child development, safeguarding and inclusion. Collaboration with health and play professionals is key.

Qualifications

• Hold QCF Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Paid or voluntary experience in an early years setting.
• Knowledge of child development, safeguarding, health & safety, and equality practices.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and flexibility to meet service needs.

Responsabilités

• Help create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating play environment.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate play opportunities as part of a team.
• Encourage positive parental engagement.
• Prepare and maintain indoor and outdoor play areas.
• Act as a key worker, completing observations, developmental records and home visits.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Observation

Formation

QCF Level 2 in Childcare

Description du poste

Action for Children in Ballymena, NI, is recruiting a dedicated Early Years Practitioner for the Sure Start Developmental Programme. You will support 2–3 year olds with a high-quality, play-based learning experience across Ballymena and Antrim areas.

Applicants should hold QCF Level 2 in Childcare, have paid or voluntary experience, and demonstrate knowledge of child development, safeguarding and inclusion. Collaboration with health and play professionals is key.