Early Years Practitioner

• Reference number: 23259
• Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
• Location: Horizon Surestart
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: 20 hours per week (Term Time - Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 2.00pm)
• Salary: £26,666.00 (FTE) (£12,309.60 pro rata)
• Closing Date: 28 July 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

Horizon Sure Start are recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for our 2 3 year old Programme based in Sunnylands Primary School Carrickfergus.

20HPW Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 2.00pm

HorizonSure Start supports families with children under the age of 4 living in the Sure Start wards of Carrickfergus and Larne.

We have a multi-disciplinary team. we aim to improve the ability to learn by encouraging stimulating play and improving language skills.

We're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed individuals who want to make a genuine impact in children's early years and wants to work closely in a team to offer the developmental programme to children aged 2 and 3.

• Supporting the Developmental Programme for 2-3-Year-Olds, running three 2.5-hour sessions weekly (September-June)
• Building trusted relationships with families, including conducting home visits
• Running parents workshops and stay and play sessions monthly
• Promoting positive play, early learning, and social development
• Key worker to 4 children and their families
• Recording, observations and planning
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Childcare
• Demonstrable experience of working with children 0-4 in a pre-school setting
• Experience communicating effectively with parents/carers regarding children's needs
• Full, current driving licence and access to a car (business insurance required).
• Applicants with a disability preventing driving may provide evidence of alternative mobility arrangements.

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the Essential criteria when completing the application form to secure an interview.