Early Years Support Officer
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,372.00 to £40,698.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 722 |
Summary
The main purpose of the role is to support the development and improvement of good quality, affordable childcare (including school aged childcare) by:
Driving development in the area of inclusive, good quality, childcare and Early Education across the childcare sector both on domestic premises (childminders) and non-domestic premises (pre-schools, day nurseries and school aged childcare).
Supporting childcare provision to be inclusive of children with special educational needs and disabilities, including working with practitioners to upskill the workforce and develop practice.
Supporting and monitoring the quality of provision and childcare/Playwork practice across schools, the private, voluntary and independent sector (PVI) including childminders, ensuring settings identified as Ofsted judged less than a good standard are supported in developing robust improvement strategies.
Supporting professionals in providing appropriate childcare services to narrow the gap in outcomes for the most disadvantaged children.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week. Location: Bexley Civic Offices.
Candidate Profile
The candidate will be required to have:
A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. Childcare, Playwork, Early Years)
Experience of working in a childcare environment
Knowledge of different types of childcare providers
Good communication skills
Ability to develop and deliver training
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday 27th April 2026.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Driving development in the area of inclusive, good quality, childcare and Early Education across the childcare sector both on domestic premises (childminders) and non-domestic premises (pre-schools, day nurseries and school aged childcare).
Supporting childcare provision to be inclusive of children with special educational needs and disabilities, including working with practitioners to upskill the workforce and develop practice.
Supporting and monitoring the quality of provision and childcare/Playwork practice across schools, the private, voluntary and independent sector (PVI) including childminders, ensuring settings identified as Ofsted judged less than a good standard are supported in developing robust improvement strategies.
Supporting professionals in providing appropriate childcare services to narrow the gap in outcomes for the most disadvantaged children.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week. Location: Bexley Civic Offices.
Candidate Profile
The candidate will be required to have:
A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. Childcare, Playwork, Early Years)
Experience of working in a childcare environment
Knowledge of different types of childcare providers
Good communication skills
Ability to develop and deliver training
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday 27th April 2026.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.