ESOL Early Years Practitioner Session Leader (Level 3)

Purpose of the role

Lead day-to-day crèche sessions supporting children (6 months–school age) whose parents attend ESOL classes, ensuring a safe, engaging environment that supports their development.

Session leadership & childcare

• Lead daily crèche sessions and support staff in their roles
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children
• Monitor children’s development and maintain learning records
• Carry out progress checks (e.g. 2–3 year olds)

Safeguarding & wellbeing

• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, hygiene, and care
• Identify and report any concerns (including additional needs or safeguarding issues)
• Provide first aid and respond to children’s immediate needs

Team support & coordination

• Guide and support team members to work effectively with children
• Allocate staff across activities and ensure smooth session delivery
• Work closely with Senior Practitioner, ESOL team, and caseworkers

Communication & relationships

• Build positive relationships with parents/carers
• Share updates on children’s progress and any concerns
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies where needed

Administration & planning

• Complete registers, reports, observations, and planning documents
• Maintain accurate records (accidents, incidents, development logs, etc.)
• Prepare resources and ensure the space is set up and cleared daily

• Follow all policies and procedures (especially safeguarding and confidentiality)

• Reports to: Early Years Senior Practitioner
• Hours: 27 hours/week (term-time only)
• Location: Shefford (Mon–Thu), Bedford (Fri)
• Salary: £13/hour + holiday pay
• Requirement: Level 3 Early Years qualification