Early Years Specialist Teacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,659 i £49,764 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Lincolnshire, East Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1089/1630 |
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Lincolnshire County Council has two exciting opportunities for an experienced and dedicated Early Years Specialist Teacher to join our Early Years and Childcare Team on the Soulbury Pay Scale.
One position is in Boston and South Holland for 22.2 hours per week.
One position is in East Lindsey full time 37 hours per week.
As an Early Years Specialist Teacher, you will work as part of a multi- disciplinary locality-based team to provide skilled support to educational providers in the maintained, private, voluntary and independent sectors. You will guide and support the implementation of the graduated approach, to ensure that the Local Authority meet their statutory requirements in the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice.
Ensure that there is an integrated approach to the delivery of high-quality Early Years provision, with a focus on improving the educational outcomes of children; in order to raise attainment for all children and narrow the attainment gap. Provide universal advice on Early Years SEN/inclusion issues to ensure early identification of need.
You will also be part of the Local Authority’s education health care needs assessment process.
Provide support to early years providers to enable effective inclusion for children with SEND to support them to access universal and targeted provision.
Work with partners to ensure they are aware of services available to support parents' and carers' in their parenting journey.
Deliver identified evidence-based programmes with Early Years settings and families to children, which focus on school readiness.
Work with colleagues in the locality team, family hubs and children’s centres to support The Best Start in Life Strategy.
You will need to be:
Experienced in line with the requirements of the Job Description.
Up to date with legislative framework, the SEND Code of Practice 0-25, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the Children’s Centre and Best Start in Life strategy.
Engaging, creative, knowledgeable and quality orientated.
Approachable with excellent communication, influence and negotiation skills.
Able to work independently and with confidence.
The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, it’s important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.
We are offering a competitive salary of £45,659- £49,764 (Pro-rata) along with a pension, a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply!
If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies, then click the following link: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please give-
Claire Gauld (Early Years Locality Lead) a call on 07778573983 for the full-time post in East Lindsey.
Lauraine Leroy (Early Years Locality Lead) a call on 07920027407 for the part time post in Boston and South Holland
Applications Close on 25th November 2025 and interviews will be held on the 22nd 23rd December 2025.
Best of luck with your application.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
One position is in Boston and South Holland for 22.2 hours per week.
One position is in East Lindsey full time 37 hours per week.
As an Early Years Specialist Teacher, you will work as part of a multi- disciplinary locality-based team to provide skilled support to educational providers in the maintained, private, voluntary and independent sectors. You will guide and support the implementation of the graduated approach, to ensure that the Local Authority meet their statutory requirements in the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice.
Ensure that there is an integrated approach to the delivery of high-quality Early Years provision, with a focus on improving the educational outcomes of children; in order to raise attainment for all children and narrow the attainment gap. Provide universal advice on Early Years SEN/inclusion issues to ensure early identification of need.
You will also be part of the Local Authority’s education health care needs assessment process.
Provide support to early years providers to enable effective inclusion for children with SEND to support them to access universal and targeted provision.
Work with partners to ensure they are aware of services available to support parents' and carers' in their parenting journey.
Deliver identified evidence-based programmes with Early Years settings and families to children, which focus on school readiness.
Work with colleagues in the locality team, family hubs and children’s centres to support The Best Start in Life Strategy.
You will need to be:
Experienced in line with the requirements of the Job Description.
Up to date with legislative framework, the SEND Code of Practice 0-25, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the Children’s Centre and Best Start in Life strategy.
Engaging, creative, knowledgeable and quality orientated.
Approachable with excellent communication, influence and negotiation skills.
Able to work independently and with confidence.
The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, it’s important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.
We are offering a competitive salary of £45,659- £49,764 (Pro-rata) along with a pension, a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply!
If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies, then click the following link: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please give-
Claire Gauld (Early Years Locality Lead) a call on 07778573983 for the full-time post in East Lindsey.
Lauraine Leroy (Early Years Locality Lead) a call on 07920027407 for the part time post in Boston and South Holland
Applications Close on 25th November 2025 and interviews will be held on the 22nd 23rd December 2025.
Best of luck with your application.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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