Early Years Assistant (DP23YO) (E/EYA/B/326) Permanent - 20 hours per week 11 month contract (July off) Bangor Sure Start £12,879.62 per annum Main Duties and Responsibilities: To implement a child-centred and welcoming environment. To ensure a safe, stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities are provided for the children within the Developmental Programme for 2 3 Year Olds / Little Stars programme, suitable to the childs age and stage of development. To ensure planning occurs to meets childrens individual needs that takes into account childrens abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds, reviewed as necessary and to ensure ongoing creative evaluation of the programme (s). To work with the team ensuring that the environment is organised both inside and outside to ensure that resources and equipment are available, compliant and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children. To develop and deliver the Developmental Programme for 2 3 Year Olds / Little Stars programme as outlined in the Lisburn Sure Start yearly business plan that provide a purposeful, stimulating environment rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. To establish effective and empowering relationships with parents enabling them to develop their childrens maximum potential. To develop and deliver the programme ensuring that it promotes and actively encourage parents to play alongside their child / children. Whilst offering developmentally appropriate play and development opportunities for the child and their parent / carer. To provide support for all childrens emotional and social needs by promoting positive behaviour through role modelling and work performance. Maintain up to date knowledge of all Bryson Pathways and Bangor Sure Start Projects policies and procedures affecting children. To open, maintain and accurately record as required by the job role and ensure compliance to good record management and information systems. To take part in local events to promote the work of the Bangor Sure Start and to contribute to the development and preparation of promotional materials, where necessary. Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent. Consideration will be given to those who are working towards qualification One years experience of working in the early years sector 2 GCSEs at grade C and above including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent Clean drivers licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver Desirable Criteria: Experience of working within a Developmental Programme for Two Three year olds Completion of the Developmental Programme for Two to Three Year Olds Training 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. For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the HumanResources Department Tel: or email:Application packs are downloadable from where there is also the option to apply online. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is: Monday 13th April at 12pm