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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailSalary:24309.07 per annum pro rata which equates to 19710
Location:Ballymena
Contract/Hours:Permanent part time (working 30 hours a week)
Benefits:
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
About the service
Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start provides a range of health play & learning and parenting support services to children from pre-birth up to four years and their families. The project comprises a multi-agency multi-disciplinary team and works in close partnership with a range of local Statutory Voluntary and Community service providers to promote effective service delivery in response to the needs of the expectant parents children and families across the designated SureStart areas.
Were looking for an Early Years Practitioner with a genuine interest in childcare and a true passion and love for children to join our fantastic team. Youll have the ability to understand and support transitions for children as well as an understanding of the physical intellectual linguistic social and emotional growth as part of child development.
Youll be working flexibly within the Antrim and Ballymena localities as services are provided from 3 centre bases across the localities within the home setting or through outreach activities to local pre-school Church and Community settings.
This role is for 30 hours a week and the working pattern is
Monday 9am 4.30pm
Tuesday 9am 4.30pm
Wednesday 9am 5pm
Thursday 9am 2.30pm
Friday 9am 1pm
How youll help to create brighter futures
As anEarlyYears Practitioneryoullbe:
Lets talk about you
Ourjobdescription for theEarlyYearsPractitioner outlines therequirementsof the role but the must-haves are:
Contact:Emma Goodwin onor email us atquoting reference 11517.
Please note: Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 16th July 2025.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
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To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access Ni Enhanced Disclosure
Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
A copy of the Access Ni Code of Practice can be foundhere.
Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access Ni Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand.
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Dont meet every single requirement
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.
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See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet
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