Early Years Assistant

Join Early Years - The Organisation for Young Children as an Early Years Assistant

Location: Rainbow SureStart, Erne Gaels GAC, Belleek, Co Fermanagh, BT93 3EY.

Hours: 20 hours, term time 47 weeks. Monday: 9:00am - 4.30pm Tuesday: 9:00am - 4pm Wednesday: 9:00am - 4pm

Salary: Point 4 - 6 (£25,877.80 - £26,681.73) per annum pro-rata

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

The postholder will ensure children attending the Developmental Programme for 2-3-year-olds and any other SureStart programme have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and improve social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age.

They will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as 'first educators.

We're looking for people who at the closing date have:

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level II in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.
• One years' experience working with young children in a paid, voluntary or training/placement capacity.
• 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.

Desirable criteria

• NVQ III in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Apply button below.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 17 July 2026.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Monday 27 July 2026.

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.