Early Support Worker (1 full-time equivalent)
Permanent
Grade 4: £33,366 – £40,476 Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review + SEN Allowance (pro-rata)
Working 36.5 hours per week (term-time only)
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Early Support Service (ESS), Early Years Inclusion Support (EYIS) in Birmingham.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified early years practitioner with a passion for supporting children aged 0-4 years with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND). Candidates should possess an NNEB or equivalent Level 3 qualification in education, health, or social care. Recent successful experience working with early years children with SEND is essential. A sound knowledge of the statutory guidance: ‘Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0-25 years’ (Department for Education and Department of Health and Social Care, 2014/15) and the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is required.
The role involves working city-wide with parents and carers to support babies and children through face-to-face visits at home and through specialist service-led groups in the community. These children are yet to attend an early-years setting.
For office work, there are two bases: Story Wood Children’s Centre in the North of the city and Adderley Children’s Centre in the East.
For informal inquiries, please contact Catherine Rann – ESS Team Lead at Catherine.rann@birmingham.gov.uk.
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments section of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills, and experience, and include your motivation for applying. The Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Applications without a CV and Personal Statement will not be considered.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining, and developing all staff.
We support internal mobility and development; therefore, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be prioritized and reviewed before external applications.
We aim to ensure a positive and equitable recruitment process. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or ways we can assist you during your application.
For informal inquiries, contact the manager at: Manager name and email.
We welcome applications from individuals with caring responsibilities. Flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
Proof of right to work in the UK will be required in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before employment can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification
We strive to advertise all roles for at least two weeks. Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close earlier. We encourage you to apply promptly to be considered.
Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 23:59
Interviews will be held in the week beginning 30th June 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will receive further information.
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