Early Years and Family Educator

Early Years Alliance•Stamford, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Years and Family Educator works in Stamford and surrounding communities as part of an experienced team delivering the Early Years and Family Service across Lincolnshire children’s centres and local communities. The role supports children to have the best start in life by providing high-quality, fun and educational sessions for children and families. The work promotes child development, early learning, positive health outcomes, positive parenting and emotional literacy, in partnership with an integrated early years team. The postholder plans, delivers and evaluates sessions and activities that engage parents in their children’s learning, development and wellbeing. They track the progress of vulnerable children and children identified as delayed in their development, working with other early years settings and in accordance with the EYFS Framework. They also work with other professionals and health providers to help families access seamless support, antenatal and postnatal care, and mandated Healthy Child Programme checks. The Early Years Alliance offers training and opportunities to develop new skills and support professional development. This is a fixed-term post until 31 March 2028, for 30 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Staff must share the organisation’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Requirements

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent qualification, or a health and social care degree-level qualification with relevant early years and childcare modules, or Early Years Teacher Status.
Experience, knowledge and understanding of child development, the EYFS, and how children learn through play, talk and discovery.
Effective communication skills, in person and in writing, with professionals, staff, early help and social care teams, and other organisations.
Experience of a successful multi-agency approach with professionals, early help teams, social care teams and other early years settings.
Knowledge of the aims, objectives and ethos of Children’s Centres and national developments in services for children aged 0–5 years.
Good understanding and knowledge of safeguarding children and young people and relevant safeguarding processes and procedures.
Preparedness to disclose any convictions and orders and to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality educational and fun sessions for children in their early years and their families, supporting child development, early learning, positive health outcomes, positive parenting and emotional literacy.
Plan, deliver and evaluate sessions and activities that encourage parents to engage in their children’s learning, development and wellbeing, helping children reach or exceed expected development levels and prepare for school.
Track the progress of vulnerable children and children identified as delayed in their development, in partnership with other early years settings and in accordance with the EYFS Framework.
Work as part of an integrated early years team alongside other professionals so families can access seamless support suited to their needs in local communities.
Support parents to access effective antenatal and postnatal care through partnership working with health providers.
Support parents and carers of Lincolnshire children to access mandated Healthy Child Programme checks and promote children’s physical and emotional health and wellbeing in partnership with the Children’s Health 0-19 Service.
Follow safeguarding policies and procedures and promote a culture of safeguarding across the organisation.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.
Additional annual leave for long service.
Enhanced sickness pay.
Employer and employee contribution pension scheme.
Birthday leave.
Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities.
Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, with an introductory payment of up to £300 if a referred person takes up a role in the charity.
Vitality membership wellness and fitness app, including health benefits, rewards, and telephone and face-to-face counselling.
Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on a new phone or tablet.
Access to a dedicated mental health First Aider.