Do you have a passion for making a difference to the lives of young people with a learning disability? We are looking for dedicated Relief Early Years Assistants to work across our Children Centre and Preschool.
Mencap Early Years provision provides a programme of play, care, and education for 2-5 year olds with significant developmental delay.
We are recruiting for Relief Early Years Assistants in Belfast. This role is based on term time as and when working; an enhanced Access NI and BHSCT checks are mandatory for this position.
What you will do as a Relief Early Years Assistant?
* Assist with the provision of a stimulating, caring, and therapeutic play within an educational environment.
* Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team, other professionals, and Family Support team offering care and learning through play and therapy opportunities to ensure each child can reach their full potential.
* The job requires a passionate and caring individual who will work as part of the Early Years team to provide a stimulating environment to the children we support.
Do you have the skills and experience to be a Relief Early Years Assistant?
* Ideally, you will have a qualification at QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Child Care, Learning and Development, or Play-work.
* Relevant occupational qualification and knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
* We would prefer candidates with a minimum of 1 year working/lived experience with children aged 0-4 and their families.
Do you feel that this role is for you? If so, please apply now with a full and up-to-date CV.
Job ID: 33343
We offer an excellent benefits package to support our team members. For more information, please see the attached details.
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader, and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
* Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose.
* Providing advice through our help lines and websites.
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