Birth to Three Intervention Officer

EYFS Intervention Officer (Birth to Three)
Band 5 £28,500-£44,925
Permanent, Full time Contract – 37 hours per week
Main office base is County Hall, Chelmsford but the role is covering the South Quadrant (Basildon, Castle Point & Rochford Districts)

Early Years and Childcare are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced individual to the posts of EYFS Intervention officer ( Birth to Three years ).

The applicant must have substantial expertise and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and working with babies, young children and parents. The applicant should also have experience of leadership, mentoring and delivering training within the EYFS, as well as a proven track record of success in delivering high quality early years provision within an early years setting or in an advisory capacity.

The post holder will have the ability to work with and alongside practitioners in Children’s Centres, PVI settings and schools to develop and implement strategies to support quality improvement.

The ability to communicate effectively, influence others in a professional manner as well as an understanding of the wider childcare and early intervention national policy is required.

The post holder will need to hold a relevant degree and/or have equivalent experience which includes a substantial emphasis on child development, especially with regard to children under three.

The successful candidate will need to be mobile with access to a vehicle for work use and be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

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Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

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Additional Benefits

Essex County Council are proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees.

This includes:

A Local Government pension scheme.
Interest free bus & rail season ticket loans, from £100 – £5,000 as well as pool bikes & a car sharing scheme.
Childcare voucher scheme.
Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development through our specialist L&D teams.
Extensive induction programmes.
At least 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 29 days dependant on grade & length of service).
Staff discounts in gyms / travel agents / car sales / restaurants & days out.
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Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.