Job Description

Job Overview

This role within our Charity recognising that to grow we need to develop individuals who have a passion to support children to have the best start in life but lack the qualifications and experience to take up paid opportunities.

We are looking for someone who wishes to develop their practical skills in early years education alongside completing formal qualifications through Salford City College.

The role involves working as part of a team, interacting with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities and ensuring the welfare and care of children with our early years setting. Under the guidance of the Manager you will develop your skills to interact with parents, colleagues and other professionals e.g. Health Visitors and Social Workers. The practitioner will also support observation and assessment of children.

Along-side practical learning you will complete the following formal qualifications through Salford City College:

Early Years Practitioner level 2 or level 3 Functional Skills Level 1 or 2 in English (unless previously achieved)
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Overview

To support the Manager to deliver the provision of a range of early year's education and out-of-school programmes for children and families within Charlestown and Lower Kersal To support the involvement of volunteers and family members in delivery of children and family activities to ensure children have the best start in life To work as part of the Team responsible for delivery of the Children and Families Strategy.
Operational and compliance

The post holder will be expected to:

Work with the Manager to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment of children, including those with Special Educational needs. Work within the framework set by Ofsted to ensure requirements are met Promote and foster a working environment in which the psychological, physical, developmental and educational well-being of children is paramount To complete observations and the assessment of children's learning and development ensuring records are kept up to date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively Ensure regular contact and feedback to family members on child development including maintaining on-line resources such as Tapestry and content management system Work as part of the staff team to develop programmes which meet the needs and aspirations of the children attending the setting - including identifying and accessing external support when required Ensure that a supportive, empathic and non-judgemental approach is used by all staff and volunteers when interacting with children and their families Identify to the Manager resources required to deliver a good quality children and families' programme Signpost family members to wider organisational opportunities and external opportunities including learning and volunteering opportunities and information, advice and guidance support as appropriate Contribute to the development and delivery of initiatives to improve efficient and effectiveness of the service including new ideas to improve standards
Other

To support the Children and Families Team to achieve the wider organisational objectives To attend team meetings, supervision sessions and any external meetings as required To work flexibly and undertake, when required, other duties associated with supporting the needs of the organisation, which may be reasonably determined by the line manager and/or Senior Management Team To work flexibly and attend occasional meetings and events outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) for which notice will be given To undertake training and professional development as and when required Ensure high levels of professional conduct including punctuality, dress, presentation and administration Comply with the policies of Inspiring Communities Together at all times
Please note that because this job may involve working with young people and vulnerable adults, we will ask you to complete Enhanced DBS check. You must tell us in your application if you have any convictions, bind-overs or cautions, even if they are spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please note that disclosing a conviction does not necessarily bar you from appointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 8.60 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Reference ID: YPCWA