- Supporting the development of quality early years practice within the Authority,
- Providing advice and guidance on the breadth of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework,
- Advising on safeguarding practice and procedures and facilitating training,
- Strengths in developing practice in the foundational prime areas of learning and development with the younger children,
- Providing advice, support and guidance to settings who have children in receipt of 2-year-funding and Early Years Pupil Premium,
- Supporting settings who receive an Ofsted judgement of less than good,
- Delivering a range of training, including Foundation Child Protection and co- facilitating clusters.
Early Years Advisory Practitioner - Keynsham, United Kingdom - Bath and North East Somerset Council
Description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.
About the Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Advisory Practitioner within the Early Years Service.
About the Role
About You
The successful candidate will have significant recent experience of working in a pre-reception class early years setting, and leading or supporting practice. They will be a strong communicator and reflective thinker and have the skills to build positive relationships with our valued early years leaders and practitioners, across a range of home and group-based settings. They will be flexible and enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working in a small, experienced, and highly motivated team.
They will hold a relevant level 3 Qualification or above.
For this vacancy, in addition to the general job description, we are looking for a candidate with strong knowledge and experience of childminding as the post holder will be predominately supporting childminders.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Claire Warriner, Early Years Childcare Development and Welfare Manager on .GOV.UK or call
Interview date: 22 May 2024
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Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.