Early Years Support Worker - Virtual School / Early Years

Education First Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is seeking an Early Years Support Worker to support young children requiring additional help, with a focus on early learning and school readiness. You will collaborate with families, early years settings and professionals to promote engagement and monitor progress.

The role requires prior Virtual School experience, strong communication, and a proactive, child-centered approach. Location and arrangements are to be confirmed; the role is paid at £22 per hour on an

Qualifications

• Previous Virtual School experience is essential.
• Experience working with young children in an early years, education or family-support setting.
• Understanding of early childhood development and school readiness.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work sensitively with families and professionals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support early years education planning and progress monitoring.
• Work with families and early years providers to promote engagement in learning.
• Help identify barriers to early development, attendance and participation.
• Liaise with Virtual School colleagues and relevant partner agencies.
• Support the coordination of appropriate interventions and additional provision.
• Encourage positive early learning experiences and school readiness.
• Maintain accurate records and provide updates on progress.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote children's welfare.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Child-centered approach

Proactive

Job description

Early Years Support Worker - Virtual School / Early Years

Education First | £22 per hour | Interim Opportunity

Education First is recruiting an Early Years Support Worker to help promote positive early learning, development and educational outcomes for young children who require additional support.

We are seeking a caring, proactive professional with previous Virtual School experience and an understanding of early years education and the needs of vulnerable children.

The Role

You will work with families, early years settings and relevant professionals to support children's development, encourage engagement with early education and help identify support where it is needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support early years education planning and progress monitoring.
• Work with families and early years providers to promote engagement in learning.
• Help identify barriers to early development, attendance and participation.
• Liaise with Virtual School colleagues and relevant partner agencies.
• Support the coordination of appropriate interventions and additional provision.
• Encourage positive early learning experiences and school readiness.
• Maintain accurate records and provide updates on progress.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote children's welfare.

Requirements

• Previous Virtual School experience is essential.
• Experience working with young children in an early years, education or family-support setting.
• Understanding of early childhood development and school readiness.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work sensitively with families and professionals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• A flexible, child-centred and proactive approach.

Pay and Working Arrangements

• £22 per hour.
• Interim opportunity.
• Location and working arrangements to be confirmed.

Why Work with Education First?

Education First works with schools, local authorities and education services to connect skilled professionals with opportunities where they can make a meaningful difference.

We provide a supportive recruitment service and guidance throughout the recruitment process.