Flexible Early Years & Family Support Assistant

Early Years Alliance; South Willingham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is hiring a Flexible Early Years and Family Support Assistant to help deliver educational sessions across Lincolnshire. The position requires a passion for early childhood development and effective communication skills to support families in positive parenting and health outcomes. Training and development opportunities are provided to foster your professional growth.

Benefits

28 pro-rata days annual leave

Employer and employee contribution pension scheme

Access to learning and development opportunities

Dedicated mental health First Aider

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Good understanding of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging sessions for children and families.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate sessions to encourage parental involvement.
• Work across delivery sites in Lincolnshire on Saturdays.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of multi-agency working

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

NVQ 2 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent

Relevant health and social care degree

Job description

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for an exciting position: a Saturday Flexible Early Years and Family Support Assistant across Lincolnshire.

Do you have the passion and commitment to make a difference in families' lives?

You will join an experienced team of early years and family educators, working across Lincolnshire children’s centres and communities to deliver the new Early Years and Family Service. Your role will support children in having the best start in life through high-quality, fun, and educational sessions that promote child development, early learning, positive health outcomes, and positive parenting, including emotional literacy. The Early Years Alliance offers training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

Benefits

• 28 pro-rata days annual leave
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your well-being

Main duties of the role

• Work across delivery sites in Lincolnshire on Saturdays to provide essential Early Years sessions, ensuring consistent service delivery.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging sessions for children and families to support development, learning, health, and parenting.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate sessions to encourage parental engagement in children’s learning and well-being.
• Collaborate with other professionals within an integrated early years team to provide seamless support and facilitate access to health and social care services.

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to ongoing professional development; experience working with children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of multi-agency working with early help, social care, and early years settings.
• Knowledge of Children’s Centres’ aims, objectives, and national developments for children aged 0-5.
• Good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ 2 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent, or a relevant health and social care degree.
• Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and learning through play.

Additional Information

Allowances: Mileage at 35p per mile from an agreed base.

Hours: As and When Required.

All successful applicants must register with the DBS Update Service and undertake a new enhanced disclosure and barring check.

Notes for HR Recruitment

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and promote a culture of safeguarding throughout the organization.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting equality in employment.