Join Early Years – the organisation for young children as Early Years Assistant
Location: Fermanagh Early Years Children and Family Centre - Enniskillen
Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Bank available
Tenure: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover ending 30 April 2026
Salary: NJC Scale 2, Point 3, £24,027 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
As Early Years Assistant you will ensure children attending the Daycare setting have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, for children from 6 weeks to 12 years.
You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as "first educators".
The post holder is required to innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.
We're looking for people who:
At the closing date have:
Essential Criteria
At the closing date applicants, must have:
- NVQ II in Children’s Care Learning and Development or Health and Social Care Qualification/or equivalent/or willing to undertake study to gain qualification.
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ III in Children’s Care Learning and Development.
- One years’ experience working in an early childcare setting.
To find out more and apply, please follow the link below:
https://hr.moorepay.co.uk/hr/recruitment/job/985ec6e03e7a1d7f96ecf0566e8b1a6b/48497
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 10 September 2025.
For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday 18 September 2025.
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via email.
Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods:
Email: monitoringofficer@early-years.org
Phone: 028 9038 7905
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.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £24,027.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/09/2025
Reference ID: 25-74