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Horizon Sure Start are looking for a Creche Supervisor, based in St. Anthony's Primary School site in Larne (Maternity cover).

We are seeking applicants with NVQ Level 3 or above in Childcare with demonstrable experience of working with 0-4 year olds in a pre-school setting to join our multi - disciplinary team. Horizon Sure Start aims to improve the ability to learn by encouraging stimulating play and improving language skills. Early identification and support of children with learning difficulties and this will be a key part of this role therefore a sound knowledge of child development is essential. You will also have good observation and written skills to record and monitor progress accurately and provide action plans, reviews and reports for individual children, recognising different needs.

You will be required to lead the creche team and work with a multi - disciplinary team, including external agencies to improve health and social development.

Please read the Additional Information document for more details about the role of Creche Supervisor. Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the required criteria listed in the attached Additional Information Sheet.

If you have the knowledge, skills and experience for this roles, we would like to hear from you.

Location: Horizon Sure Start Larne - Based in St. Anthony's Primary School

Contract: Maternity Cover (Fixed Term - 26th August 2025 - 30th June 2026)

Salary: £28,360.80 - £35,811.57 FTE (paid pro rata)

Hours: 16hpws Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 1.00pm Term Time Maternity Cover

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 19 June 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

Contact Email: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months

The successful applicant for this post will be required to undertake an enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check. Social Services vetting is also required.

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

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