Early Years Play Worker - Early years Outreach Service

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We are seeking an Early Years Playworker to join the Early Years Outreach Service. The service leads a social communication satellite service in Arthurlie Family Centre, in addition to outreach support in other Early Language and Childcare Centres (ELCC), to enable staff to meet the needs of children with language and social communication difficulties.

The role of the Playworker will be to assist the Child Development Officers. It will include preparing materials and resources, supporting children during small group activities and play, liaising with other adults and ELCC staff, and occasionally carrying out home visits. Applicants wishing to apply must have, or must be willing to undertake a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 (or NC equivalent) in child care and education (or equivalent as recognised by SSSC). Experience in a nursery environment with children 0 – 5 years is desirable, as well as experience of or an interest in working with young children with additional support needs.