Description
The starting salary for this role is £27,970 per annum for 36 hours per week across 39 weeks per year (term time working).
We are excited to be hiring Specialist Support Workers to join our fantastic Specialist Early Education Service (SEES), which is part of Surrey's Educational Psychology Service (EPS).
We are advertising for various full-time and part-time vacancies in the following areas:
1. North East – Spelthorne, Sunbury, Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell.
2. South West - Guildford and Waverley
3. South East - Tandridge, Reigate and Banstead and Mole Valley
4. North West - Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath
Rewards and Benefits
5. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
6. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
7. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
8. A generous local government salary related pension
9. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
10. 2 paid volunteering days per year
11. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
12. A strong induction programme, comprehensive training opportunities and professional supervision
About the Role
As a Specialist Support Worker you will work with families, both in their homes and in the child's early years setting, to support them and practitioners, with pre-school children (aged 0 – 5 years) with a variety of developmental needs. These children have complex medical, physical and learning needs, some with significant development needs, including social communication difficulties and autism.
The Specialist Early Education Service (SEES) delivers a range of specialist early education programmes such as Portage, Positive Play Programme, Communication and Play Programme and Local Early Autism Programme. All SEES programmes draw on evidence-based strategies that are widely recognised as good practice for supporting the learning of children with developmental needs.
Using a play-based approach children's development is assessed and areas of need identified. We work closely with parents/carers and other professionals to provide them with the confidence and knowledge to support children to make progress.
This is a highly varied role, which has significant social impact. As a Specialist Support Worker you'll be regularly involved in the following:
13. Working directly with children, families and pre-school staff in the home, pre-school and community settings
14. Being responsible for children's assessment, planning, implementation, and review of all individualised intervention programmes
15. Preparing resources and implementing strategies to support children's learning
16. Writing detailed reports which accurately and clearly describe a child's progress
17. Keeping and maintaining accurate professional records
The Specialist Early Education Service (SEES) consist of supportive team colleagues where contributions are welcomed and valued.
Feedback from parents, carers, educational settings and other professionals have indicated high levels of impact with regards to children's progress and families' knowledge and wellbeing.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following:
18. Qualification in early education or a relevant field: an NNEB certificate, an NVQ level 3, degree or equivalent qualification
19. Experience of working with early years children and a good knowledge of child development
20. Practical knowledge and experience of working with families and children with special educational needs
21. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism when working with vulnerable families
22. Ability to work both independently by making effective use of time management and organisational skills, and as part of a small team
23. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Surrey has both urban and rural areas, and as part of this role you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact SEES Area Leads:
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05.09.2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,