Early Years Assistant

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 opportunities available

Salary: NJC Scale, 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.

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

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 28 January 2026.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place Monday 9 February 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.