Early Years Officer
Early Years Officer
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01-08-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
This role supports the delivery of high-quality early years education and childcare within a Children s Centre setting.
The Early Years Officer plays a key role in supporting children s physical emotional intellectual and social development while also fostering strong relationships with families and carers.
As a key person the postholder ensures inclusive child-centred learning experiences and contributes to assessment safeguarding and planning processes in collaboration with colleagues and external professionals.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Establish and maintain a key person role for individual and groups of children supporting all areas of development.
Plan and deliver a broad balanced and inclusive curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
Promote children s independence self-esteem and confidence through structured and spontaneous activities.
Work closely with parents/carers including during the settling-in process providing updates on progress and offering support with parenting and participation in centre activities.
Carry out regular observations and assessments maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports in line with internal procedures.
Support children with SEND contributing to relevant assessments EHCP planning meetings and providing inclusive practice.
Manage challenging behaviour in line with agreed strategies and liaise with parents and professionals to support children s needs.
Administer medical support following training and ensure the safe storage and use of children s medical equipment in accordance with relevant policies.
Assist with transitions into primary education by liaising with schools and preparing developmental reports.
Supervise and engage with children during indoor and outdoor play as well as during meals and snacks.
Support the planning and execution of outings always ensuring children s safety and well-being.
Promote equality inclusion and respect for diversity and challenge discrimination or stereotyping.
Adhere to child protection procedures including the identification and reporting of concerns and attendance at safeguarding meetings as required.
Supervise and support Early Years Assistants students and volunteers within the setting.
Identify and pursue own professional development needs and engage in relevant training.
Use IT systems to produce reports and maintain records in line with data protection and other statutory requirements.
Follow Health and Safety procedures including safe use of equipment and first aid responsibilities.
Skills/Experience:
Experience of planning and delivering an inclusive early years curriculum.
Proven ability to work as a key person including experience of working closely with families.
Experience supporting children with SEND and contributing to relevant meetings and assessments.
Confident in managing a range of behaviours and supporting childrens personal care needs.
Ability to liaise effectively with parents colleagues schools and external agencies.
Competent in using IT for reporting record keeping and communications.
Strong organisational time management and teamworking skills.
Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection legislation.
Commitment to equality inclusion and continuous professional development.
Additional Information:
Hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
This post involves working directly with children and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The closing date: 01/08/2025 @13:00.
Experience of planning and delivering an inclusive early years curriculum. Proven ability to work as a key person, including experience of working closely with families. Experience supporting children with SEND and contributing to relevant meetings and assessments. Confident in managing a range of behaviours and supporting children's personal care needs. Ability to liaise effectively with parents, colleagues, schools, and external agencies. Competent in using IT for reporting, record keeping, and communications. Strong organisational, time management, and teamworking skills. Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection legislation. Commitment to equality, inclusion, and continuous professional development.
Education
Hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Employment Type
Full Time
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