Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.47 to £14.36 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SS00993 |
Summary
About us: Flying Start is a Welsh Government programme for families with children under 4 years and provides a range of services helping children get the best start in life.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role:
Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 -12 25,992 -£27,711 p.a.
Hours of Work: 37
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary up to 31.03.2028
Description: To deliver high quality 1:1 support in families homes with children aged 0-4 years. To deliver early years groups to families in the designated areas of Flying Start.
About you / You will need:
• Minimum three years experience of working with Children and Families
• Minimum two years of working directly in Family Support
• Experience of working within the Early Years sector
• Knowledge of early intervention initiatives
• Good knowledge of Children’s Development and Play
• Ability to work under pressure and have a flexible approach to work
• Ability to work one to one with parents in their home
Level 3 in Early Years, Education, CCLD or a relevant equivalent qualification (must be related to 0-4year old development).
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role:
Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 -12 25,992 -£27,711 p.a.
Hours of Work: 37
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary up to 31.03.2028
Description: To deliver high quality 1:1 support in families homes with children aged 0-4 years. To deliver early years groups to families in the designated areas of Flying Start.
About you / You will need:
• Minimum three years experience of working with Children and Families
• Minimum two years of working directly in Family Support
• Experience of working within the Early Years sector
• Knowledge of early intervention initiatives
• Good knowledge of Children’s Development and Play
• Ability to work under pressure and have a flexible approach to work
• Ability to work one to one with parents in their home
Level 3 in Early Years, Education, CCLD or a relevant equivalent qualification (must be related to 0-4year old development).
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