Early Years Worker

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Due to increasing numbers, an exciting opportunity has arisen in our Cubs & Kits Daycare Nursery and Pre-School for us to recruit for 37 hours per week Early Years Worker, based at our Berwick Family Hub.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing high-quality care and early learning experiences tailored to children's individual needs and stages of development, in line with the EYFS and Characteristics of Effective Learning.


• Observing, assessing and planning effectively for all children, tracking progress over time and adapting provision to meet individual needs.


• Completing statutory and developmental assessments, including baseline assessments, required progress checks and contributions to children's individual Passport information.

What you'll bring:

• A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience of working with children and families


• Experience of direct work with children, their families and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families


• A sound understanding of child development and the needs of young children along with a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Practice


• Knowledge of working with children with SEND and the procedures to follow along with the experience of completing essential applications/paperwork, to ensure support for these children is in place.


• A passion for helping and supporting children and families.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and health clearances. Further details can also be found on the job description and person specification.

If would like an informal conversation, please call Samantha Neill, Day Care Manager,01670 620461

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What you need to know

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here .

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here .

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad , including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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