Play And Learning Co-Ordinator

Connect2Hackney; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hackney is hiring a Play and Learning Coordinator to manage high-quality care and education services across community sites and family homes. You will lead teams, deliver Stay and Play sessions, and ensure safe, inclusive environments for children to thrive.

You will oversee safeguarding, EYFS delivery, and staff line management, while coordinating with Children and Family Hub partners to support vulnerable families and monitor service impact.

Qualifications

• NNEB Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Direct experience with Foundation Stage children and those with SEN.
• Solid knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Proven experience supervising staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver respite, extended services, creches and stay-and-play sessions.
• Line manage practitioners and agency staff, conducting annual appraisals.
• Plan engaging activities for diverse needs, including children with SEN.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and uphold child protection procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Stay and Play sessions

Home Learning knowledge

Child protection procedures

Education

NNEB Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Are you a passionate Early Years professional dedicated to improving outcomes for young children and their families?

We are seeking a Play and Learning Coordinator to coordinate and deliver high-quality care, education services, and stay-and-play activities across the community as part of the Children and Family Hub Partnership.

In this role, you will lead delivery in community sites and family homes, creating safe, inclusive, and stimulating environments where children thrive. You will also take on key leadership responsibilities, including line managing staff and acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver respite services, extended services, creches, and stay-and-play sessions in line with the Early Years Statutory Framework.
• Line manage, supervise, and conduct annual appraisals for children's practitioners and agency staff.
• Plan and deliver challenging, high-quality activities tailored to children's individual needs, including those with neurodivergent or emerging special educational needs.
• Act as Designated / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust child protection procedures are maintained at all times.
• Work closely with Children and Family Hub teams, participating in Team Around the Family meetings and supporting assessments for vulnerable families.
• Recruit, guide, and supervise volunteers to support session delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate children's learning and service impact within extended services.

What we're looking for:

• NNEB Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Direct experience working with or caring for children at the Foundation Stage, including children with special educational needs.
• Sound understanding of early childhood development, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and child protection/safeguarding procedures.
• Proven experience in staff supervision and line management.
• Experience organising Stay and Play sessions and knowledge of Home Learning.