Early Years Leader

First Step Opportunity Group Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity based in Greater London seeks an Early Years Leader to support families with young children who have special needs. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience working one-to-one or in groups. Their role includes transforming lives through tailored services and ensuring families feel welcomed and cared for. This position is full-time, with a salary range of £41,113 to £45,750, or pro-rata for part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children with special needs.
• Ability to work one-to-one or in groups with families.
• Strong presence and modeling skills to empower others.

Responsibilities

• Transform the lives of families with young children with special needs.
• Provide family-centred services tailored to individual needs.
• Ensure families feel welcomed and cared for.

Skills

Experience with families of children with special needs

Outstanding communication skills

Teamwork and leadership

Education

Relevant early years educator qualification

Job description

Early Years Leader

First Step

London, Greater London, Hornchurch (On-Site)

Full time from £41,113 to £45,750

or

Term Time + 2 weeks - Pro Rata £34,645 to £38,688

Permanent Contract

Part time hours a possibility

Job Description

Are you an Early Years Educator passionate about transforming the lives of families of babies and young children with special needs and / or disabilities?

First Step is a Charity based in the London Borough of Havering, that for over 37 years has supported more than 1,700 families and their children.

Families are referred or self-refer to us at a moment of crisis or uncertainty, fearing all is not well with their child. We provide an array of family-centred services tailored to each family and their childs needs.

We are looking for an appropriately qualified Early Years Educator to take over from our current postholder who will be experienced in working with families of children with special needs and disabilities, particularly those with social communication difficulties.

They will be able to work with families and children on a one-to-one basis or in groups, as well as having the presence and experience to model outstanding skills and techniques in a way that empowers others.

They will be committed to ensure that every family and child that is supported by First Step feels welcomed and cared for and they are at all times treated with dig...