Early Years Play Worker - Maidenhill Nursery Class - ERN06583
East Renfrewshire Council - Newton Mearns
£10,046 to £10,753 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Advert We are looking for an Early Years Play worker to provide support to the Child Development Officers in Maidenhill Nursery Class. This would involve assisting with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources and preparation for snack and supporting children at mealtimes. Applicants wishing to apply must have, or be willing to undertake a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 (or NC equivalent) in child care and education (or equivalent as recognised by SSSC). Applicants who do not have the required qualification on application must source and fund this training themselves and complete the course within 5 years of commencing their post. Experience in a nursery environment with children 0 – 5 years would be desirable. On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check. This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role). Additional Information For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow. Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship. References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions. Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters. Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/ Please email hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk for a copy of the recruitment pack.
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Highly specialist speech & language therapist - Early Years Team
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Uxbridge
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Would you like to be part of a friendly and supportive SLT team? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? 0.6 WTE Band 7 role: We are looking for a passionate speech and language therapist to work in the Hillingdon Early Years team supporting children and young people who have a speech, language or communication need. You will be part of a supportive band 7 team - and take a lead in developing projects and supervising more junior staff. Have a look on our Hillingdon Talks, Moves and Plays website to find out about our wider service. • To provide a highly specialist assessment and intervention service for children 0-19 with Speech Language and or communication needs. • To be part of the ADOS assessment process • To provide a highly specialist assessment and intervention service to children 0-19 who have swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties. • To support in the development of training packages to early years settings, staff / parents / other professionals, in order for them to identify concerns regarding the child /young persons needs and implement therapy advice effectively. • To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators, maintaining Target Activity Levels and demonstrating impact re quality and outcomes. • To lead on quality governance, audits and projects for the team/service • To be responsible for the performance management of identified team members • To support the team leader in the leading and development of the team • To be responsible with team leader support for service improvement initiatives. • We can offer you: • A buddy who will meet with you every week at first to help you settle in and who you can ask lots of questions • Regular supervision meetings with the team leader every 6 weeks, alongside annual appraisal and informal support • Termly peer supervision meetings where you can discuss difficult cases, read articles together and share your experiences • Regular meetings with the other band 7 SLTs to ensure that the workload is being shared and support given • A busy but manageable caseload • Opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills and knowledge through termly study afternoons, shadowing more experienced therapists/ leaders, membership of a CEN, training courses - clinical and leadership · To assess, develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy intervention · To provide appropriate highly specialist intervention / assessment and evaluate outcomes. · To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children 0-19. · To facilitate relevant professionals/parents to carry out speech and language therapy programmes/strategies/advice · To monitor the effectiveness of speech and language therapy programmes/strategies/advice being delivered by other relevant professionals/parents and adjust as necessary · To make a differential diagnosis, including complex cases, on the basis of evidence from assessment. · To develop clear packages of care based on best practice and differential diagnosis and to use highly specialist clinical knowledge to inform case management. · To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. · To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in own highly specialist clinical area. · To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and supervisors and identify own strengths and development needs. · To manage caseload independently and to prioritise workload using highly specialist · To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seek toresolve using highly developed negotiation skills, seeking further support from team leader if necessary · To ensure that children / young people, their families and schools / nurseries are involved in the planning and implementation of their care · To maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of children & their families, especially when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the child’s difficulties and its implications. · To attend case conferences & core group meetings for children / young people on the caseload, where appropriate · To submit safeguarding reports to case conferences ad reviews · To record all concerns and discussions/supervision regarding safeguarding issues in Systmone clinical notes · To attend safeguarding supervision for all children / young people with a Child Protection Plan at least every 12 weeks · To provide safeguarding supervision (when trained) for team members on a rotational basis. · To work independently and to access clinical supervision sessions on a regular basis & actively contribute to own appraisal on an annual basis. · To collate evidence of professional development related to the RCSLT CPD log · To demonstrate highly developed negotiation skills across a range of issues and to negotiate with others around case management in highly complex cases. · To deal with complaints sensitively avoiding escalation where possible, and to inform the team leader in a timely fashion. · To communicate highly complex information from assessments and ongoing therapy to children / young people, families and other professionals. · To write outcome focused reports, and programmes/target sheets reflecting highly specialist knowledge which meet the needs of the child / young person · To support the development of, and adhere to, service plans and policies giving constructive feedback as appropriate. · To advise team leader on issues of service shortfall or pressure. · To assume delegated leadership responsibilities and tasks as requested by TL. · To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines. · To report all incidents in a timely fashion and access learning following incident investigation outcomes & complaints. Attend training to complete incident investigations. · To support other team members in the reporting of incidents in a timely fashion · To work within legal frameworks including: SEND reforms e.g Statutory EHCP assessments, London safeguarding procedures and policies. · To attend, contribute to and present at Team and Departmental meetings. This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Early Years Flexi Bank - Gumboots Nursery and Pre-School
London Early Years Foundation - SE22 9EP
£12.71 to £13.80 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
Early Years Flexi Bank - Southwark, SE22 - £12.71 - £13.80 per hour + sector leading 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 40+ 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 Leader 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 the 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. Rated Good by Ofsted, Gumboots Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. You can find us in East Dulwich, not far from East Dulwich and North Dulwich stations. We are a spacious nursery with separate rooms and gardens for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Our children enjoy a varied and stimulating timetable from cooking with our Chef to Zumba classes and gardening. They also love getting involved in the wider community and taking trips to the local shops. Apply now Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.
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Lecturer Health, Social Care & Early Years 0.80 FTE
Teaching Vacancies - London
PermanentPart time
What skills and experience we're looking for The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Health & Social Care to join our dynamic team at Ardleigh Green. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support students across a range of programmes from entry level to Level 3. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, supporting student progression, and contributing to the continued development of our Health & Social Care curriculum. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver engaging teaching and assess student progress across Health & Social Care • Plan and develop high-quality lessons, learning materials, and curriculum content • Support students academically and pastorally to achieve and progress • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, ensuring quality standards and compliance Who You Are: • Has experience teaching or training in Health & Social Care • Holds (or is willing to work towards) a recognised teaching qualification • Has a relevant qualification in Health & Social Care (Biology knowledge desirable) • Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and understanding of current practices • Can engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds • Has excellent organisational and communication skills • Works effectively as part of a team and independently What the college offers its staff What We Offer: • Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS) • Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube). • On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks. • Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative workingenvironment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting. • Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program. • Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel. Commitment to safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check (with a Children’s Barred List check), references, right to work, medical clearance, online searches, and other relevant suitability checks. Unsatisfactory checks may result in an offer being withdrawn. These roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants will be required to disclose relevant criminal convictions and cautions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Early Years Practitioner - St Peters Primary School - SBO10393
Scottish Borders Council - Galashiels
£4,572.68 to £4,937.50 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Details Grade: 6C Hours: 6 Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27 Salary: £4,572.68 - £4,937.50 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent This is a Term Time Only Post Interviews will be held on Thursday 8th October 2026. Role Purpose You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required. Essential At least one of the following qualifications: HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Pauline Copeland at Pauline.Copeland@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk
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Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification
Tiny Tots Day Nursery - Blackwell, Derbyshire
from £382 a week
On-sitePermanentPart time
Working as part of a small team to provide and maintain a high quality of education and care to 0 - 5 years. Need an understanding of child development and recognise individual child’s needs. A good understanding of safeguarding and health and safety is required although training will be provided. Nursery is open 7.30-6 Monday-Friday. Set hours available plus additional hours to offer cover for holidays/sickness.
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Early Years Deputy Nursery Manager, Ark Start Priestthorpe
Ark Start - BD16 4JS
£26,000 to £30,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Why Ark Start? At Ark Start, we believe that when our practitioners are supported, our children thrive. That's why we've created a working environment that prioritises wellbeing, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance. • Competitive Reward Package: We offer competitive hourly rates alongside an excellent 11% employer pension contribution, with no employee contribution required, helping you build financial security for the future. • Genuine Work-Life Balance: Our full-time roles are based on 37.5 hours per week, and we don't expect you to work beyond that. We are able to offer the working hours for this role to be worked over a four-day working week. We recognise that our practitioners do their best work when they have time to recharge, which is why we are committed to maintaining clear boundaries between work and personal time. • Training and Development: Within Working Hours We are passionate about continuous professional development, but we don't believe learning should come at the expense of your personal time. Any required training or development will be scheduled within your working hours. It's our responsibility to fit development opportunities into your work schedule, not yours to complete them outside of work. • A Culture of Learning: As part of the wider Ark network, you'll benefit from access to a wealth of expertise, resources, and professional development opportunities. You'll join a collaborative community where continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and career progression are actively encouraged and supported. • A Team That Values You: At Ark Start, you're more than a practitioner. You'll be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contribution, invests in your development, and supports you to build a rewarding and sustainable career in early childhood education. The Role • Lead high-quality provision for children within your allocated room, creating a positive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. • Deliver exceptional physical, emotional, social and intellectual care, supporting each child's individual development and wellbeing. • Champion safeguarding and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. • Create an enabling, inclusive and stimulating environment that encourages children to play, explore, learn and develop with confidence. • Bring the creativity, expertise, commitment and enthusiasm needed to lead outstanding room practice and inspire those around you. Key Responsibilities • Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences, adapting activities in response to children's interests, needs and teachable moments. • Create and maintain an engaging, stimulating and inclusive environment that reflects the Ark Start vision and supports children to learn, play and thrive. • Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement the curriculum effectively, identifying resource requirements and supporting the development of inspiring learning opportunities. • Lead by example in all aspects of practice, modelling the Ark Start approach and supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care, learning and professionalism. • Build strong partnerships with families, leading settling-in visits, nursery tours and, where appropriate, supporting sensitive conversations to ensure the best outcomes for children. • Foster a welcoming, open and supportive culture for families, providing guidance and signposting to additional services where appropriate. • Champion safeguarding, compliance and operational excellence, ensuring policies, procedures and daily checks are consistently followed and concerns are escalated appropriately. • Support the accurate maintenance of children's records and family communications, ensuring information is kept up to date through nursery systems. • Work closely with the SENDCo and wider team to identify and support children with additional needs, contributing to support plans and ensuring strategies are effectively embedded in daily practice. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and teamwork, ensuring the room operates to the highest standards. Other • Ensure compliance with Ark Start's data protection policies and procedures, maintaining the confidentiality and security of information at all times. • Build positive relationships with colleagues, families and external partners, communicating with confidence, professionalism, tact and diplomacy. • Collaborate with colleagues across Ark Start nurseries and the wider Ark network to share best practice, contribute to continuous improvement and support colleagues where required.
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Early Years Room Leader - Ark Start Oval Preschool
Ark Start - CR0 6BA
from £27,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Why Ark Start? At Ark Start, we believe that when our practitioners are supported, our children thrive. That's why we've created a working environment that prioritises wellbeing, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance. • Competitive Reward Package: We offer competitive hourly rates alongside an excellent 11% employer pension contribution, with no employee contribution required, helping you build financial security for the future. • Genuine Work-Life Balance: Our full-time roles are based on 37.5 hours per week, and we don't expect you to work beyond that. We are able to offer the working hours for this role to be worked over a four-day working week. We recognise that our practitioners do their best work when they have time to recharge, which is why we are committed to maintaining clear boundaries between work and personal time. • Training and Development: Within Working Hours We are passionate about continuous professional development, but we don't believe learning should come at the expense of your personal time. Any required training or development will be scheduled within your working hours. It's our responsibility to fit development opportunities into your work schedule, not yours to complete them outside of work. • A Culture of Learning: As part of the wider Ark network, you'll benefit from access to a wealth of expertise, resources, and professional development opportunities. You'll join a collaborative community where continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and career progression are actively encouraged and supported. • A Team That Values You: At Ark Start, you're more than a practitioner. You'll be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contribution, invests in your development, and supports you to build a rewarding and sustainable career in early childhood education. The Role • Lead high-quality provision for children within your allocated room, creating a positive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. • Deliver exceptional physical, emotional, social and intellectual care, supporting each child's individual development and wellbeing. • Champion safeguarding and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. • Create an enabling, inclusive and stimulating environment that encourages children to play, explore, learn and develop with confidence. • Bring the creativity, expertise, commitment and enthusiasm needed to lead outstanding room practice and inspire those around you. Key Responsibilities • Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences, adapting activities in response to children's interests, needs and teachable moments. • Create and maintain an engaging, stimulating and inclusive environment that reflects the Ark Start vision and supports children to learn, play and thrive. • Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement the curriculum effectively, identifying resource requirements and supporting the development of inspiring learning opportunities. • Lead by example in all aspects of practice, modelling the Ark Start approach and supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care, learning and professionalism. • Build strong partnerships with families, leading settling-in visits, nursery tours and, where appropriate, supporting sensitive conversations to ensure the best outcomes for children. • Foster a welcoming, open and supportive culture for families, providing guidance and signposting to additional services where appropriate. • Champion safeguarding, compliance and operational excellence, ensuring policies, procedures and daily checks are consistently followed and concerns are escalated appropriately. • Support the accurate maintenance of children's records and family communications, ensuring information is kept up to date through nursery systems. • Work closely with the SENDCo and wider team to identify and support children with additional needs, contributing to support plans and ensuring strategies are effectively embedded in daily practice. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and teamwork, ensuring the room operates to the highest standards. Other • Ensure compliance with Ark Start's data protection policies and procedures, maintaining the confidentiality and security of information at all times. • Build positive relationships with colleagues, families and external partners, communicating with confidence, professionalism, tact and diplomacy. • Collaborate with colleagues across Ark Start nurseries and the wider Ark network to share best practice, contribute to continuous improvement and support colleagues where required.
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Early Years Room Leader - Ark Start Earls Court
Ark Start - SW5 9UE
from £27,500 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
As Room Leader at Ark Start Earls Court, you will have the exciting opportunity to help establish and lead outstanding early years provision within our new setting. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel valued, confident and inspired to learn. With the responsibility of leading practice within your allocated room, you will work closely with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care, learning and safeguarding with the goal of supporting each child's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. We are looking for a dedicated early years professional who brings creativity, energy and enthusiasm to their work and is committed to delivering exceptional experiences for children and families as we build a thriving new nursery community in Earls Court. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences, adapting activities in response to children's interests, needs and teachable moments. Create and maintain an engaging, stimulating and inclusive environment that reflects the Ark Start vision and supports children to learn, play and thrive. Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement the curriculum effectively, identifying resource requirements and supporting the development of inspiring learning opportunities. Lead by example in all aspects of practice, modelling the Ark Start approach and supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care, learning and professionalism. Build strong partnerships with families, leading settling-in visits, nursery tours and, where appropriate, supporting sensitive conversations to ensure the best outcomes for children. Foster a welcoming, open and supportive culture for families, providing guidance and signposting to additional services where appropriate. Champion safeguarding, compliance and operational excellence, ensuring policies, procedures and daily checks are consistently followed and concerns are escalated appropriately. Support the accurate maintenance of children's records and family communications, ensuring information is kept up to date through nursery systems. Work closely with the SENDCo and wider team to identify and support children with additional needs, contributing to support plans and ensuring strategies are effectively embedded in daily practice. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and teamwork, ensuring the room operates to the highest standards. Ensure compliance with Ark Start's data protection policies and procedures, maintaining the confidentiality and security of information at all times. Build positive relationships with colleagues, families and external partners, communicating with confidence, professionalism, tact and diplomacy. Collaborate with colleagues across Ark Start nurseries and the wider Ark network to share best practice, contribute to continuous improvement and support colleagues where required.
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