Organisation
Leicestershire County Council
Work Location
County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8RA with travel across the localities over the County
Salary
£28,605-£31,029 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time) (Pay Award Pending)
Working Hours
37 per week (consideration of part‑time hours 18.5 hrs for successful candidates)
Contract Type
Fixed term until 31/3/2029
Closing Date
21st June 2026
Interview Dates
Monday 6th July 2026 – In person
About the Role
We are recruiting additional full‑time team members to deliver early years groups such as Fabulous Two’s and PEEP sessions across the county, provide outreach support for the take‑up of FEEE, and help children with emerging SEND become ‘Ready for School’ and achieve a good level of development.
About You
Applicants must be able to
* Hold NVQ 3 in an appropriate early years or child care subject or NNEB / BTEC (Nursery Nursing), health, social care, or equivalent.
* Have experience supporting parents and children of pre‑school age in understanding early learning needs.
* Have experience working with families where very young children experience difficulties in speech, language, communication or other key development areas.
* Possess knowledge of child development (0‑5) and a particular understanding of language development.
* Be familiar with techniques to stimulate speech and language development.
* Understand different cultures, ethnicity and issues affecting parenting, family development and community inclusion.
* Possess good delivery skills and be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally, and keep professional records.
Requirements
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.
Flexible Working
Flexible working options including part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working may be discussed.
Contact Information
Laura Blades, Team Leader – Email: laura.blades@leics.gov.uk
Louise Pettitt, Team and Partnership Manager (Family Hubs) – Email: louise.pettitt@leics.gov.uk
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