About us
Flying Start is a Welsh Government programme for families with children under 4 years and provides a range of services helping children get the best start in life.
Flying Start is leading on the 2-year-old childcare prgrogramme across the Vale of Glamorgan. The offer enables families with children aged 2-3, in targeted areas, to access 12.5 hours per week of funded childcare every week, 39 weeks a year.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 7, SCP 20-25, £30,296 - £33,945
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2025
Description:
Working within the Advisory Team, you will be responsible for monitoring the quality of childcare provision within Flying Start and Flying Start approved settings, to support the roll out of the 2-year-old childcare offer. You will be responsible for liaising with providers, health professionals and Education teams to support children will ALN, ensuring appropriate support packages are in place to aid a smooth transition into Nursery.
About you
You will hold a QCF level 5 Childcare’s Care, Learning and Development (or equivalent recognised qualification) and have evidence of Continual Professional Development relevant to the role. A minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in the Early Years and Childcare Sector is essential as well as experience of working successfully with parents, colleagues and partner agencies. You will demonstrate a in-depth knowledge and awareness of the Early Years sector, enhancing children’s development, additional Learning needs relating to children, relevant legislation, guidance, research and standards relating to Early Years provision including the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring tools applicable to childcare.
You will be required to travel to various sites across Vale of Glamorgan in connection with this role.