Early Years Sector Support Assistant

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Generous annual leave + flexible hours

Pension scheme

Job summary

Newcastle City Council seeks a candidate experienced in early years and family services to support childcare settings in Newcastle. The role allows a blend of office and home working with a focus on safeguarding and effective communication.

The successful applicant will have strong ICT skills, including Word and Excel, and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment. Strong organisational skills are also essential.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of early years and/or family services is required.
• Good ICT skills and knowledge of Word and Excel are essential.
• Good communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• The role involves a mix of office and home working.
• Support early years and childcare settings in Newcastle.
• Engage with parents to help access services.

Skills

Early years experience

ICT skills

Word & Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

This team is focused on supporting early years and childcare settings in Newcastle, and this includes ensuring the parents of children under 5 can access free childcare places.



Experience and knowledge of early years and or family services is required. Good ICT skills and knowledge of word and excel are essential, as are good communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.



We are committed to delivering a high-quality service and you will need a knowledge of safeguarding procedures.



The job involves a combination of office and home working and can allow considerable flexibility in working patterns.



Benefits:

Regular supervision, training, generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and flexible working options, with the ability to buy additional leave and a generous defined pension scheme. Access to health assured, and other wellbeing initiatives as well as staff discount scheme, vehicle leasing, bike to work, home electronics, annual travel pass and more.



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Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November.