Early Years Practitioner

Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

7/2/2025

Salary

£24,790 - £25,584 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

21

Work Base

Gedling Family Hub, Arnbrook NG5 8NE/Netherfield NG4 2HU

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Number of posts

2

Interview date

Week Commencing 11 August 2025

Closing Date

16 July 2025 23:55

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Family Hub Team in Nottinghamshire! As we expand our service offer from supporting children aged 0–5 to now include children and young people aged 0–18, we are looking for passionate and experienced individuals to join our growing team.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering a range of evidence-based interventions to support children’s development, school readiness, and overall health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to support children’s developmental milestones.
• Work closely with families to promote effective home learning strategies.
• Support children at risk of developmental delay and those with emerging Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Maintain accurate records, assessments, and reports.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with babies and young children.
• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Experience working with parents/carers as their child’s first educator.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and working in diverse communities.
• Excellent communication, IT, and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and inclusive practice.
  
  

Desirable Attributes

• Passionate about early years development.
• Adaptable and collaborative team player.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
  
  

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.