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Early Childhood Practitioner- High Weald
East Sussex County Council
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Source date: 10/26/2026
About this role
Job Description Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life and do you want a role where every day you can positively impact families and communities? If so, apply now! We’re looking for a passionate Early Childhood Practitioner to support families from pregnancy through to school age. Working across Family Hubs, community settings, and home visits, you’ll deliver engaging play, learning, and parenting support to help children thrive. In this role, you will deliver engaging play sessions, as well as group and one-to-one support to children, helping to promote their development and prepare them for school. You will work closely with families, including those with additional needs, building strong, supportive relationships and encouraging positive parenting. The role also involves collaborating with partners across health, education, and community services to provide a coordinated and holistic approach to support. We are looking for candidates who have: Experience of working in an Early Years setting, in a voluntary, private, or public setting Ability to engage and build trusted relationships with parent and carers and their children. Knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child development Ability to meet the travelling requirements of the role. Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information. A workforce for the community, from the community We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We but particularly encourage those from group that are underrepresented in our current workforce: Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills, experience and perspective that each individual brings. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI. Interviews will take place on 24th November at the Uckfield Family Hub. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Joining our team means making a lasting impact by supporting children and families at a crucial stage of life. You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes. The role offers varied and rewarding work, with no two days the same, including group sessions, outreach, and home visits. It also provides opportunities to develop your career and grow your skills, while giving you the chance to help shape your community by designing and improving services based on the real needs of families. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Hocking, mobile no: 07592327842 or Email: Michelle.Hocking@eastsussex.gov.uk For flexible working, choose East Sussex! “East Sussex is a very good employer. You’re able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and that’s really helpful.” - Charlotte, Social Worker Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Job Info Job Identification 4649 Job Category Social Work and Care - Children Posting Date 10/26/2026 Apply Before 11/16/2026 Locations Uckfield Family Hub, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DL, GB (On-site) Enable Applications Yes Working Hours 24 Salary £27,709 - £28,608 per annum pro rata Salary From 27,709 Salary To 28,608 Working Pattern Part Time Contract Type Permanent Contract