Hull City Council - Hull

£45,091 to £48,226 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Number of Vacancies: 0 Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Proposed Interview Date: Monday, August 24, 2026 Hours of Work: 37 Hiring Manager: Gaynor Skelton Contact Number: 01482 612284 Job Description Summary: This is a full time permanent position. If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure the candidate is required to declare full details of everything on their criminal record unless the conviction/s and/or caution/s are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks. Hull Children's Services has recently achieved its strongest ever Ofsted judgement, being rated Good overall, with Outstanding judgements for the impact of leaders on social work practice and for the experiences and progress of care leavers. Inspectors recognised the significant progress made across the service, describing it as "safer, stronger and more consistent" for children and families. Ofsted highlighted Hull's strong workforce culture, effective early help services, strong management oversight, and a commitment to ensuring children's voices are central to decision-making. This is an exciting time to join Hull. We are a service with a clear vision, ambitious plans for the future, and a workforce committed to improving the lives of children, young people and families every day. Are you an experienced social worker looking for a new role? We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Educator to join the Social Work Academy. As a Practice Educator you will ensure excellent learning and development opportunities and experiences for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) completing their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), student social workers and apprentices by working closely with training providers, supporting and developing mentors and practice educators and directly supervising, supporting and coaching learners. The role provides critical support to Hull’s ‘grow your own’ strategy by ensuring a learning environment in which aspirant and newly qualified social workers can flourish and become Hull’s outstanding social workers of the future. We would love to hear from passionate and motivated qualified practitioners interested in joining us. Why it's great to work for Hull City Council: • A competitive salary of up to £48,226 • Relocation Allowance for newly appointed staff moving from outside the area • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Free Parking on most sites (City Centre sites – reduced price parking passes) • Laptops and mobile phones for all social workers • Generous annual leave allowance • Cycle to Work and car schemes • Supportive and forward-thinking culture • Great career development opportunities For further information please do not hesitate to contact Gaynor Skelton or via email: gaynor.skelton@hullcc.gov.uk. We provide a range of benefits to motivate, reward and recognise the valuable work of our employees. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1 Strategy – To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people. Teaches, supervises and assesses NQSWs, and supports and develops practice supervisors, to ensure that ASYEs experience high-quality learning and development enabling them to develop as social workers and choose to pursue social work careers in Hull. Works with local universities and with practice educators and mentors across children’s safeguarding to improve standards in social work education, maintaining the quality of practice placements for social work students and apprentices, to ensure the development of competent practitioners. Ensures the provision of high-quality practice placements where effective education, supervision and assessment meet the student's needs, ensuring that professional standards are consistently applied so that only suitable candidates are supported to progress in the profession. Contributes to continuous professional development (CPD) activity, via training, workshops, coaching mentoring, to ensure that social workers and social work managers maintain and develop their knowledge and skills, in order to sustain safe, effective, ethical and lawful practice. 2 Customer Focus – Works with NQSWs and other entrants to the social care training and employment market (students apprentices) in a supportive and positive way which encourages them to continue to grow as NQSWs or trainee social workers, so that they choose to pursue a social work career in Hull. Directly teaches, supervises and assesses NQSWs during their assessed and supported first year, social work students and apprentice social workers, to supplement practice education capacity when required, by applying the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) and promoting continuous professional development, so that opportunities are maximised for learners to develop as competent practitioners.Provides support and challenge to practice educators across safeguarding, including opportunities for new practice educators to grow and develop, to ensure high standards of practice supervision and assessment, so that Hull can ‘grow its own’ competent social workers. Ensures a sufficient range of practice learning opportunities throughout CYPFS, in order to meet the needs of NQSWs/ social workers in training and the needs of the service in relation to the recruitment of social workers. Liaises with training providers in the region, primarily through the work of the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership, influencing the provision of high-quality social work education, so that newly qualified social workers are equipped to become excellent practitioners. Presents and delivers information to social workers in training at local universities regarding career pathways and opportunities within Hull City Council CYPFS, so that Hull is able to attract aspiring social workers to pursue their careers with the authority.Supports Team Managers in the recruitment of ASYEs and the appropriate matching in terms of assigned service areas so that ASYEs experience excellent learning and development environments. Conducts matching interviews for students requesting statutory placements and delivers a programme of induction and practice skills days for selected students.Matches and allocates students to placement settings and practice educators ensuring compatibility and compliance to Practice Educator Professional standards (PEP’s)Works as a member of the relevant subgroups of the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership under the attract workstream for people embarking on the social work career pathway and the recruit workstream to identify and support new practice educators to ensure that Hull is able to both recruit and support the number of new entrants needed to ensure a stable workforce.Works in partnership to develop the Practice Education training and ensure that there are sufficient programmes available, and that the quality of the programmes match expectations of local employers and accreditation bodies.Participates in selection processes, including with higher education institutions, to assess the suitability of people aspiring to be on social work degree courses, social work apprenticeships and newly qualified social workers.Commissions Independent Practice Educators (IPE) to support the service should there be a shortfall of sufficient internal practice educators to ensure the continuous provision of placements within the statutory social work teams, ensuring IPE’s are compliant with professional standards and matched appropriately with relevant experience, so that there is consistent professional integrity in assessing learner competence.Monitors the income from social work training providers for placements provided and administers the payments to IPE’s, Practice Educators and on site supervisors and ensures that the setting up and reimbursement of expenses for students are processed, so that learners and supervisors feel supported and valued.Sets up shadowing opportunities and other short learning opportunities for students considering social work as a career and social workers wishing to return to the profession following a career break/significant absence from practice, in order to attract more suitable people into the profession.Works alongside the Principal Social Worker Social Work Academy Manager to manage the delivery of an annual CPD audit, ensuring that the training and development offer for qualified social workers meets identified needs and addresses any practice areas for development as identified through service user feedback and quality assurance activity. 3 Performance Management – Supports operational manager with organising and facilitating team meetings, forums and workshops. Supervises and develops staff through a variety of forums e.g. 1-1 practice development, reflected practice, mentoring, coaching including providing honest and constructive challenge/feedback.Provides 1:1 supervision with a maximum of 1 person, this could be the Grade 9 assessors or business support. Monitors and evaluates the quality of practice placement opportunities provided within the Service, seeking feedback from any on-site practice educators, social work training providers and social workers in training as to the quality of the offer, in order to take action to address any identified gaps/areas for improvement in conjunction with local service managers. Works closely with the on-site PEs and Team Managers to ensure that appropriate levels of support are available to those teams supporting newly qualified social workers through their ASYE year at the same time as social work students on placement, in order to ensure high-quality learning environments. Organises and facilitates a Practice Educators Forum in order to support the ongoing development of practice educators and consults in relation to local and national developments in relation to social worker training. Develops, facilitates and monitors peer supervision groups within children’s services and provides quality feedback to service managers, Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership and cascades key messages in terms of learning. Intervenes and ensures a conflict resolution approach as required, in relation to issues within individual practice placements (eg where a social worker in training or ASYE may be at risk of failing their probation or a placement or a placement is not meeting the individual’s needs) negotiating with all those involved, using established processes agreed with the social work training provider. Offers consultation and mentoring to all practice educators during times of their learning, including during challenging and conflicting times with students, and supports them with their attendance at panel and hearings, so that Hull’s practice education is of a consistently high professional standard.Provides performance monitoring information for the Head of Service monthly performance meetings as required.Together with the Principal Social Worker and Social Work Academy Manager, reviews the CPD offer for qualified social workers in order to evaluate its effectiveness in supporting the provision of the local social work standards and the provision of high quality social work which improves outcomes for children and young people in Hull. Contributes towards and supports the PSW and Social Work Academy Manager in developing the Workforce Strategy and LD Plan so that the local learning and development offer helps social workers and managers continually develop and improve their practice. 4 Leadership – Provides support, advice and encouragement to meet the principles of legislation, guidance, policies and procedures. Assists team managers to promote a culture of professional curiosity embracing research within areas of responsibility, encouraging the exploration of different cultures, concepts and ideas.Validates assessments with quality audits of casework, including observation of practice, to ensure that staff have the skills, knowledge and competencies to practice safely and confidently.Promotes, articulates and supports a positive social work identityUnderstands the professional capability framework and knowledge and skills statement and applies this to appraisal processes/performance reviews of social work teams and individuals through supporting social workers with their CPD work throughout meetings and reviews. 5 Statutory Obligations –Via comprehensive knowledge and understanding, provides support, advice, mentoring, challenge and monitoring to ensure full compliance in Hull with:The legislative framework for the provision of children’s social care servicesThe Professional Educator Professional StandardsThe Professional Capabilities Framework and Knowledge Skills Statements for aspiring and qualified social workersThe guidance for the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), and the requirements of Skills for Care, for newly qualified social workersThe mandatory requirements for social work statutory placement provision.Contributes, alongside the Principal Social Worker, Social Work Academy Manager and strategic managers, to ensuring that the Standards for Employers of Social Workers are delivered to a high standard in Hull. NC4661.Practice Educator.docx Compensation Grades: GRADES 10. Pay Ranges: £45,091.00 - £48,226.00 Job Classifications: 3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), 5- Enhanced Childrens Barring List - (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post) Benefits of Working of Hull City Council: - A competitive salary - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods - Supportive and forward-thinking culture - Great career development opportunities Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

NHS Jobs - Sutton

£55,524 to £62,652 a year

PermanentFull time

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification. Demonstrate clinical practice expertise in drug development by working alongside nurses on the WWCRC Assess the development needs of staff nurses and with the Ward sister of WWCRC write a professional development plan to enable them to gain clinical competence in cancer setting and increase their awareness of the evidence underpinning practice and how to use it in their daily work. Maintaining personal clinical competence, credibility and professional development in line with the NMC requirements Participating in the Clinical Education Team meetings Participating in interviewing for recruitment activities as required. Supporting other members of the Clinical Education team in the development of newly qualified nurses within the Trust

NHS Jobs - Brighouse

£50,165.12 to £55,424.20 a year

PermanentFull time

Safeguarding:The William Henry Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The foundation has effective child and adult protection policies which provide clear directions to staff and others about expected codes of behaviour in dealing with safeguarding issues. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check, this is a position working in regulated activity. The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025. The Foundation is also committed to promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of both students and staff and reflects life in Modern Britain. Overview of the Role: The Educational Psychologist will play a central role within the Health, Therapies and Families Service, supporting children and young people aged 525 with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health, SEMH needs, SEND, developmental trauma and neurodiversity. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, the postholder will use psychological theory and evidence-based practice to promote learning, emotional wellbeing, inclusion and positive outcomes. Through assessment, consultation, formulation and intervention, the role will support children, families and professionals to develop a shared understanding of strengths and needs, ensuring coordinated and holistic support across education and residential settings. The Educational Psychologist will contribute to embedding psychologically informed, trauma-aware and relational approaches across the Foundation. In addition, the role will support statutory processes, partnership working and service development, while providing professional leadership and contributing to staff development. Overall, the postholder will help ensure that psychological knowledge is effectively translated into meaningful improvements in the experiences and outcomes of children, young people and their families. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide Educational Psychology services within the Foundation and as part of an external services offer. Provide professional leadership to the Health, Therapies and Families Service under the direction of the Head of Therapeutic Practice and Health. Provide psychological, educational and practical support to children, young people, families, staff teams and other professionals working both within and external to the Foundation. Plan and deliver psychological assessment, consultation and intervention, offering advice to support learning, behaviour and well-being. Offer psychological support to children, young people, families and staff systems through onsite, offsite and remote delivery e.g., Zoom, Teams. Contribute to the multidisciplinary team, providing psychological and educational input and supporting team development. Contribute to preparation for adulthood supporting transition into post 16 education, employment training and independent living for young people. Liaise with Foundation staff to enhance their understanding of children and young peoples learning, behaviour and emotional needs. Represent the Foundation professionally when working with external agencies to advocate for children, young people and families. Support the Smith Foundation within the arena of SEN and Disability tribunals and other court hearings as appropriate, and as relevant to their role of providing professional advice. Uphold the Foundations Quality of Life, psychologically informed and Positive Behaviour Support ethos in all interactions. Model reflective practice, self-care and positive wellbeing in line with the Foundations ethos. Promote diversity, collaboration, equality and inclusion across the organisation. Leadership Offer professional support and oversight to the Health, Therapies and Families Team HTFTs through consultation, training, supervision and reflective practice. Plan and supervise the work of assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists and students, supporting their development and placements. Contribute to the development and implementation of policy and service improvements relating to Educational Psychology and psychologically informed practice. Work with clinical and operational leads to support the planning, organisation, audit and development of service delivery. Provide supervision to MDT colleagues where appropriate. Deliver training and professional development to staff teams. Contribute to audit, service evaluation and research activity. Lead on the development and delivery of psychologically informed, trauma-aware and inclusive practice across the Foundation. Undertake psychological and educational assessments and contribute to complex multidisciplinary formulations. Deliver and oversee individual, group and systemic interventions. Provide specialist consultation on learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and inclusion Contribute to recruitment processes, including shortlisting and interviewing where appropriate. Undertake project management, including audit, research and service evaluation, to support service development. Prepare and present findings from audits, evaluation and research to internal and external audiences. Support the ongoing development of the Health, Therapies and Families Service to ensure high-quality provision. Professional Adhere to professional and regulatory body standards e.g., HCPC, BPS. Engage in regular professional supervision in line with HCPC and BPS guidance. Undertake continuing professional development CPD and share learning across the organisation. Contribute to research, evaluation and publication activity where appropriate. Use psychological theory and evidence-based practice to inform work. Contribute to the development and review of Foundation policies and procedures. Maintain high standards of Educational Psychology practice through networking and collaboration. Participate in line management supervision and performance development processes. Keep up to date with legislation, policy and guidance e.g., SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding frameworks. Assessment, Collaborative Planning and Evaluation Conduct psychological and educational assessments with children, young people and families. Contribute to the development and implementation of intervention plans aligned with individual and family goals. Contribute to EHCPs, IEPs and personalised learning plans, ensuring psychological and educational recommendations support access to learning. Reflect on progress with colleagues to develop effective strategies. Communicate complex assessment findings clearly to families, young people and professionals. Support the implementation of PBS and psychologically informed approaches, ensuring dignity, inclusion and rights. Develop and implement outcome measures for individuals and the wider service. Collaboration and Advocacy Work collaboratively with children, families, education staff, health professionals and social care teams to develop effective, evidence-based interventions. Liaise with external agencies to support access to appropriate services and resources. Support the Foundation to develop and extend its offer within and beyond the organisation. Provide guidance and support in complex or crisis situations, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. Maintain a child-centred and systemic approach, considering the wider context and relationships. Documentation, Communication and Reporting Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with safeguarding, GDPR and data protection requirements. Complete psychological reports in line with education legislation and professional standards. Contribute to the evaluation and refinement of interventions. Communicate sensitively and effectively when sharing complex information. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge and Understanding Stay informed about current issues affecting children, young people and families. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in Educational Psychology and related fields. Adhere to confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries. Demonstrate understanding of safeguarding, SEND processes and relevant legal frameworks. Managing Own Performance and Development Maintain professional standards and registration in line with HCPC and relevant bodies. Demonstrate effective engagement and motivation skills when working with children, young people and families. Attend supervision and provide updates to senior leadership. Actively engage in professional development and reflective practice.

Surrey County Council - Reigate, Weybridge and Woking, Surrey, Surrey

£49,215 to £59,809 a year

PermanentFull time

Surrey County Council's Educational Psychology team are Recruiting! "I am really pleased that you're interested in joining Surrey County Council within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) directorate. People are the beating heart of everything we do in CFLL. Our collective purpose as a directorate is to ensure that children are seen and heard, are safe and can grow; it is also to ensure that everyone in Surrey - children and adults - benefits from education and can achieve their potential. As a directorate we have big and bold ambitions for the next few years and our workforce is crucial in helping achieve these": Rachael Wardell, Executive Director - Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council. Would you like to be part of an innovative, evidence-based and outcome-focused service, with excellent supervision and development opportunities? There has never been a better time to join us as an Educational Psychologist. Our Offer to You Salary & Financial Benefits: Soulbury Scale A (3-8): £49,215 - £59,809 plus up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred) Starting at point A5 for Newly Qualified EPs SPA points 1 and 2 are automatically awarded after 1- and 2-years successful practice London Fringe Allowance: £970 p.a. Essential Car User Allowance: £963 p.a. Relocation package up to £8,000 (tax free) Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Work-Life Balance: 26-31 days annual leave (increasing with service) Up to 5 days carer's leave 2 volunteering days Flexible and hybrid working An extensive Employee Assistance Programme Professional Support & Development: Comprehensive induction and buddy system Reduced caseload for newly qualified EPs Regular supervision (line manager + peer) 7 whole-service study days per year Extensive CPD and specialist development opportunities Our Service Our Educational Psychology (EP) Service has a strong commitment to high quality, applied psychology and has dedicated time to engage in a broad range of preventative work alongside statutory responsibilities, with opportunities to develop areas of specialist expertise. From September 2026, through the ' Experts at Hand' offer, we are excited to further enhance our offer by providing a consistent presence in education settings. This will enable timely consultation, targeted work with individual children and young people, staff support and support for whole-school approaches at the earliest stages. This increased emphasis on early, preventative support will enable us to work more collaboratively alongside school staff, building capacity, strengthening inclusive practice, and intervening before difficulties escalate, ultimately improving outcomes for children and young people. Within the service we are divided into four area quadrants with offices in Weybridge, Reigate and Woking. We currently have opportunities available across Surrey. We are a supportive service, who adopt flexible and hybrid working practices. Our team members tell us that our positive relationships, professional autonomy, continuous professional development and emphasis on regular meetings with peers are real strengths of the service. We are part of a wider Early Intervention and Prevention Service and work collaboratively with colleagues in Speech and Language Therapy and Specialist Teaching. We also work closely with colleagues in health and social care and engage with these services to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are committed to enabling positive futures for all children and young people. Our focus is on the young person in their educational, home and community setting. We work collaboratively through the application of psychological theory, research and person-centred techniques with children and young people, their families and professionals to enable children to thrive in their local communities. Consultation, co-production and inclusion are fundamental to all aspects of our work. We have many interesting opportunities for you to get involved with; some examples include: Partnership Working: Virtual School Early Education Services Adoption Southeast School Support: Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS), Locality Nurture Hubs, the Team Around the Setting Support Hub (TASSH) Working with Mental Health Support Teams Consultations & AANT SENCo Circles Training & Workforce Development: ELSA, MeLSA, EBSNA, Emotion Coaching, Literacy for All Compassionate Schools and Key adult Programme A suite of bitesize training for schools and early years settings Wider Opportunities: Multi-family groups Supervision roles (Trainee EPs, ELSA and nurture group teachers) Service development (EDI, aspiring EPs, working groups) Your Application We are seeking applicants who have a commitment to delivering high-quality work through applied psychology. We welcome applications from experienced Educational Psychologists as well as current year two and three Trainee EPs. To be considered for shortlisting, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following skills: You want to work in a service committed to promoting positive futures for children and young people You have a recognised qualification in Educational Psychology You are registered with the HCPC when your employment begins Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our EPs will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Portsmouth City Council - Civic offices, Portsmouth

£51,383 to £57,766 a year

PermanentFull time

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Educational Psychologists to join our highly regarded Educational Psychology Team. Whether you are an experienced practitioner, newly qualified and HCPC registered, or a Trainee Educational Psychologist in your second or third year of training, we would love to hear from you. The Educational Psychology Team We are a team of supportive, enthusiastic and skilled educational psychologists with experience ranging from our highly valued trainees to those who have been with the service for many years - which is testament to our positive approach. We are part of the Inclusion Service in Portsmouth City Council's Education Department and our key purpose is to help promote all aspects of a child or young person's development by using psychology to make a positive difference. The EP Team is held in high regard with involvement valued across a range of projects in education and social care. We operate a model of traded service which allows us to support schools directly and focus on early intervention. We also fulfil the statutory function of the Education Department and have built strong relationships with our SEN Team which enables collaborative working. The Role The post will include: Applying psychology through the delivery of services to a cluster of schools within Portsmouth. Multi-agency working to support children and families. Opportunities to engage in the development and delivery of training and workforce development across the city, for example Restorative and Attachment Aware approaches and ELSA. Opportunities to engage in strategic developments; for example, with SEMH, and Neurodiversity and literacy difficulties. Opportunities to work with EPs to develop our practice and policy, always aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people. Contribution to the statutory assessment and monitoring and review of children with SEND. Autonomy to employ the evidence-based psychological practice that you feel best meets needs (e.g. dynamic and standardised assessment methods used equally across the team). Full working knowledge and adherence to the underlying values, principles and policy of Portsmouth Local Safeguarding Children's Board, including integrated working responsibilities, early help and safeguarding practices. The ideal candidate Portsmouth Educational Psychology Team can offer you support and opportunities, whether you are at the start of your EP career of if you are looking for a new challenge or change. We are looking for a profession that will: be a qualified Educational Psychologist or be in your second or third year of EP training, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or, in the case of trainee EPs, expecting to have their registration confirmed following the completion of their recognised training course. possess a sound base of current psychological knowledge and skills and have an awareness of current issues in education and psychology and be able to apply this to practice. have full working knowledge and adhere to the underlying values, principles and policy of Local Safeguarding Children's Board, including integrated working responsibilities, early help and safeguarding practices. have good personal presentation and credibility with a range of potential client groups. have the ability to work individually and as part of a team (these are equally important in this role), value working with people and demonstrate a relational approach with parents, children, young people and professionals. We also welcome applications from Trainee Educational Psychologists in their second or third year of training. Please ensure that you download and read the full job profile attached below for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement. About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours. Working Arrangements:Working a minimum of 2 days in the office per week in line with the PCC Hybrid policy. Informal enquiries:Please contact the Principal Educational Psychologist, Victoria Parker, Victoria.parker@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Interview date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 Application process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. We strongly encourage candidates to add all Career and Education History to their application, as CVs are not reviewed as part of the shortlisting process. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council Safeguarding Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.

London Early Years Foundation - London

from £31,934 a year, pro rata

On-sitePermanentFull time

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 – Full time, Mon to Fri – W2 - £31,934 per annum + amazing benefits We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart "LEYF has helped my career through on-going training and support." - Caroline, Early Years Practitioner We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 43 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life. LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network. What's in it for you? "LEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job." - Victoria, Room Manager Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you) 70% discount on childcare fees Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours) Sector-leading parental leave Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to a wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations A bit about the role "We are friends, we are like family. We support one another." - Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life. Every nursery shares LEYF's unique teaching model. But you will have the freedom to be creative to suit how the children learn best. Whether you hop on a train to the Science Museum, take a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or bake with your nursery chef, it's always about the children in our nurseries.

Nexter Ltd - Bradford

from £28,800 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Role Summary Position: Senior Early Years Practitioner Reports To: Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager Grade: Senior Level Requirements: Must hold a Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification Hours: 38 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 4-day shift pattern at 9.5 hours/day) Yearly Salary: £28,118.48 per annum (£14.23 per hour) Holiday Entitlement: 213 hours per year (~22.5 shift days based on 9.5h shifts, equivalent to 28 standard days including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown) Key Benefits: Health Benefit Scheme, Discount & Perk Scheme, Discounted Childcare Core Purpose To work as a professional, Level 3 qualified Senior Early Years Practitioner, providing high-quality care and education while taking daily responsibility for children's safety and well-being. This role involves room-level supervisory duties, leading staff, delegating daily tasks, and ensuring full compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child welfare standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Room Management Daily Operations: Manage and lead the room on a day-to-day basis, maintaining high standards of practice and creating a stimulating, attractive environment. Staff Supervision: Delegate tasks and responsibilities within the room, mentor colleagues, and act as a positive role model for staff, students, and children. Management Cover: Step up in the absence of the Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager to ensure safety procedures are met, make operational decisions, and communicate diplomatically with staff and parents. Premises Security: Act as a keyholder when required to open or lock up nursery sites, ensuring full security of the premises. 2. Safeguarding & Child Welfare Child Protection: Demonstrate full knowledge of child protection policies and actively follow all safeguarding procedures to protect children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being. Health & Safety: Maintain health and safety standards across indoor and outdoor areas by conducting regular risk assessments and daily checks. Accident & Injury Care: Administer care for injured children, monitor them throughout the day, complete accurate accident forms, and obtain parent signatures at collection. 3. Curriculum, Learning & Assessment EYFS Planning: Plan and prepare age-appropriate, engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Progress Tracking: Act as a key worker, maintaining accurate child profile records and developmental tracking on digital platforms (e.g., Famly), while assisting other staff with their tracking responsibilities. Behavior Management: Positively manage children's behavior in line with nursery policy. 4. Communication & Daily Operations Parent Partnerships: Maintain clear, proactive communication with parents and carers regarding their child's progress. Participate in parents' evenings, nursery promotion, fundraising events, and children's outings. Equal Opportunities: Promote anti-discriminatory practice and ensure equal opportunities for all children, families, and staff members. Hygiene & Meal Prep: Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Prepare meals and baby bottles following strict hygiene procedures when required.

Nexter Ltd - Halifax, Calderdale

£12.75 to £13.50 an hour

On-sitePermanentFull time

Nexter Recruitment is currently appointing qualified Early Years Practitioners and Nursery Nurses (Level 2 & Level 3) for immediate, flexible temporary cover positions. We are experiencing unprecedented demand from premium partner nurseries across Calderdale, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Brighouse, and Sowerby Bridge. If you are a dedicated childcare professional looking for maximum diary autonomy, competitive pay, and zero administrative or tracking paperwork, we want to fast-track your registration.

Nexter Ltd - London

£8 to £9 an hour

On-siteApprenticeshipFull time

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Location: Surbiton (KT6) Salary: £8.00 – £9.00 per hour (Training Salary) Job Type: Permanent / Apprenticeship Start Your Early Years Adventure in Surbiton! “We can't go over it. We can't go under it. Oh no! We’ve got to go through it!” If you know exactly which bear-hunting adventure we are going on, you might be the perfect person to join our team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Apprentice to share a story or two, support our children’s daily discoveries, and earn while working toward a fully recognised qualification. We are working with a wonderful, supportive nursery in Surbiton (KT6) that is officially certified as a "Great Place to Work." They are on a mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. By placing children and families at the core of everything they do, they know that dedicated, well-supported staff are the key to exceptional care. The Benefits of Learning With This Team: This nursery believes in creating a positive and thriving environment for its employees. When you join them as an Apprentice, you will enjoy a host of attractive benefits to support you both personally and professionally: Time Off to Recharge: Enjoy a total of 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays / FTE), which includes an extra 3 days of leave over the festive Christmas period. You will also get a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’—an extra day off just for you! Health & Wellness: Look after yourself with 24/7 remote GP appointments and the ability to claim cash back on medical procedures, such as physiotherapy and dental care. Discounts & Financial Perks: Take advantage of an employee benefits portal featuring discounts at hundreds of online high street stores (allowing you to turn points into cash!). You will also receive a generous discount on childcare and a cash bonus if you recommend friends and family to work for the team. A Celebrated Team Culture: Be part of a recognized "Great Place To Work" that truly appreciates your hard work and dedication—especially during the special 'May I say thank you' month every May!

North Bristol NHS - Bristol

ContractFull time

To work as part of an early years team helping to providing a high quality of care for the children aged 0-5 years in a safe, caring and stimulating environment. • Basic early years’ experience with children under five • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety • Basic understanding of how an early years setting operates • Child Protection training • Food safety training • To have effective comunication skills to help contribute to team work • To help care for a group of children, taking an active role in settling the child in, talking to the parent’s and helping under the supervision of the Early Years Practitioner to maintain and keep records of their learning and development • To project a happy approachable style that encourages a good engaging relationship with children, to enable them to reach their full potential. • To have effective writing skills, enabling completion of children’s written assessments and other related and non-related paperwork under the guidance of the Early Years Practioner • To have the imaginative skills to contribute to planned activities organised by qualified eEarly Years Practitioners. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.  Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. • To help ensure the health and safety of the children in your care • To work alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners to help provide a safe, stimulating environment to encourage children to reach their full potential • To ensure that the setting remains a welcoming place for children and their parents • To contribute to both individual and group activities for the children • To be a key person, ensuring that every child’s individual needs are catered for, to help the child to settle within the nursery, building relationships with both the child and their parent/carers, and maintaining accurate records of their learning and development under the guidance and support of the Early Year Practitioners. • To work closely and build a good relationship with parents and ensure all relevant information is available to parents and communicate with them daily as regards their child’s welfare • To work as part of the team under the guidance of qualified Early Years Practitioners, usually in one room but being flexible about working in other rooms with different age groups and occasionally, working at other locations within North Bristol Trust • To attend staff training, feeding back information to colleagues and to keep up to date with childcare information • To be aware of and understand the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage including the Welfare Requirements which is implemented and lead by the manager • To follow North Bristol Trust’s and the Childcare Services Dept. policies and procedures • To work towards and contribute to a quality assurance scheme • To attend parents’ evenings to provide parents with their child’s progress and developmental files and discuss any issues they feel relevant with full support from qualified early years practitioners when required • To attend and contribute to staff meetings on a regular basis • To maintain professional relationships, build on team work and share ideas • To promote equal opportunities and follow the Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality policy within the setting and ensure that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained • To adhere to the settings dress code at all times • To attend staff appraisals where performing and training needs are monitored • To be aware of data protection and the importance of confidentiality This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026