Best Start In Life Early Years Practitioner (Outreach Worker)

Best Start In Life Early Eears Practitioner (outreach worker)

Scale 5 Point 22-25: £22,956 - £24,999

Monday – Friday   Full time 36 hrs Occasional evening and Saturday morning sessions

52 weeks

Temporary contract for 2 yr

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Early Years Practitioner 9outreach worker) with relevant childcare qualifications (minimum of Level 3 childcare or equivalent) who will be part of the Children’s Centre teams in the Canning Town and Custom House Community Neighbourhood. 

Keir Hardie Children’s Centre works in collaboration with Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children’s Centre as part of the Canning Town and Custom House Neighbourhood. 

Our focus is on ensuring families in our area are able to access Newham’s Best Start in Life Guarantee by delivering programmes, workshops and sessions offering evidence-based advice and guidance to improve outcomes for families with children from 0-5 years.

This is an integral role within our organisation. Not only will you plan and lead on the delivery of some of our family learning sessions, you will also be delivering family learning packages from within the home environment, linking with local schools and community venues, outreaching to families and advertising the services available to families with children under five. 

The successful applicants will need to have some experience of working in a Children’s Centre, be very flexible, have an enthusiastic approach and be able to work collaboratively within our diverse neighbourhood. They will be professional at all times, with a particular awareness of confidentiality. 

Good communication skills, excellent record keeping and teamwork are essential. 

We are committed to providing the Best Start in Life Guarantee to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and to help enrich the lives of children and families in Canning Town and Custom House.

This position will be based at Keir Hardie Primary School and Children’s Centre. 

The School and Children’s Centre are integrated and together we work in partnership with other agencies, local settings and schools to ensure the very best outcomes for children and families. 

Visits are warmly welcomed; to make an appointment please contact the school office on 0207 476 1284. 

Please apply online. 

The schools in Newham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure 

Closing date: 1st October 2018

Interview date: Week beginning 8th October 2018

Keir Hardie Primary School
13 Robertson Road, Canning town E16 1FZ
Telephone: 0207 476 1284
Email: info@keirhardie.newham.sch.uk