Early Support Worker

Grade 4 £30,151-£37,261 + SEN Allowance

Working 36.5 hours a week (term time only)

An excellent opportunity has come up within the Early Support Service (ESS), Early Years Inclusion Support (EYIS) in Birmingham.

EYIS comprises teams that support the needs of babies and pre-school children with SEND in accordance with the Special Education Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0-25 years Statutory Guidance 2014/15.

Babies and pre-school children who are at home, and do not attend an early-years setting, receive direct education support from the Early Support Service (ESS).

We require an experienced and qualified early years practitioner that has a passion for supporting children who are 0-4 years old with special educational needs/disabilities. You will need to have an NNEB or equivalent education, health or social care qualification and have had recent successful experience working with early years children with SEND.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

For informal enquires please contact Catherine Rann – ESS Team Lead on Catherine.rann@birmingham.gov.uk or Telephone: 07827 082755

Ref: BCC655

Closing date: 29 November 2022 at 12 noon.

Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Job Description and Person Specification