Early Support Worker
Early Support Worker
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£ 33366 - 40476
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Early Support Worker (1 full-time equivalent)
Permanent
Grade 4: 33366 - 40476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review SEN Allowance (pro-rata)
Working 36.5 hours per week (term-time only)
An excellent opportunity has come up within the Early Support Service (ESS) Early Years Inclusion Support (EYIS) in Birmingham.
Here in EYIS ESS we are seeking to appointan experienced and qualified early years practitioner that has a passion for supporting children who are 0-4 years old with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND). You will need to have an NNEB or equivalent Level 3 education health or social care qualification. Recent successful experience working with early years children with SEND is essential. A sound working knowledge of the statutory guidance: Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0-25 years (Department for Education and Department of Health and Social Care 2014/15) and the Early Years Foundation stage curriculum is required.
The Early Support Worker role involves working city-wide with parents and carers to support babies and children through face-to-face visits at home and through specialist service led groups in the community. These babies and pre-school children are yet to attend an early-years setting.
For office work we have the use of two office bases: Story Wood Childrens Centre in the North of the city and Adderley Childrens Centre in the East.
For informal enquires please contact Catherine Rann ESS Team Lead on
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact:Manager name and email
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 23:59
Interviews will take place in person week beginning 30th June 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.
Employment Type
Full-Time
