Early Years Assistant (E/EYA/B/825) Permanent - 16 hours per week Bangor Sure Start £10,807.68 per annum Main Duties and Responsibilities: To implement a child-centred and welcoming environment at all Sure Start programmes and activities. To ensure a safe, stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities are provided for children aged 0 - 3 years, suitable to the childs age and stage of development. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to support planning to meets childrens individual needs which takes into account childrens abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds. To work alongside parents to enable them to develop their childrens maximum potential and to support programmes that promote and actively encourage parents to play alongside their child / children. To work with parents and their child / children within the home environment to offer an extension of services to the family on play, interaction and sensory development. Essential Criteria: Minimum of NVQ Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent (completed or working towards) 1 years paid / unpaid experience working in an early years setting 5 GCSEs including English Language and Maths at Grade C or above Clean drivers licence and access to transport. Application: 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. Benefits: Pension Fund sick pay