Early Years Learning & Disabilities Practitioner - Part-Time

Early Years Alliance; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Early Years Alliance in Lincolnshire is seeking a Learning and Disabilities Practitioner to support children and young people aged 0 to 18 with disabilities or complex health needs. This part-time, on-site contract role focuses on giving families a short break while ensuring high-quality care and inclusive activities.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across Lincolnshire, collaborating with social care, early help, and education partners to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare or equivalent, or relevant experience with disabled children.
• Understanding of meeting individual needs of children with disabilities or complex health needs.
• Proven communication skills – able to communicate with professionals, staff, early help and social care teams.
• Experience working with integrated teams with social care, early help, educational providers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0–18 with disabilities in early years and education settings.
• Provide short breaks to families while ensuring safe, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with social care, early help teams and schools to meet individual needs.
• Maintain records and communicate with partners and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Disability/childcare experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare

NVQ 3 Youth/Play work

Job description

The Early Years Alliance in Lincolnshire is seeking a Learning and Disabilities Practitioner to support children and young people aged 0 to 18 with disabilities or complex health needs. This part-time, on-site contract role focuses on giving families a short break while ensuring high-quality care and inclusive activities.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across Lincolnshire, collaborating with social care, early help, and education partners to meet individual needs.