Flying Early Years Development Assistant

We are currently seeking an creative and motivated individual to join our team as a Flying Start early Years Development Assistant. We are a dynamic, passionate team committed to giving children the very best start in life. We work collaboratively, support each other’s strengths, and take pride in creating a positive, bilingual environment. Joining us means becoming part of a team that values wellbeing, professional development, and genuine teamwork.

As a Flying Start Early Years Development Assistant you will carry out a range of duties to lead and support the development of Welsh language and culture in the early years, and within childcare settings as well as supporting the advisory team to continue the development of high quality childcare settings within the Flying Start programme in Neath Port Talbot.

Your daily routine will support the growth and promotion of the Welsh language through the delivery of workshops, training, and mentoring for childcare staff. You will also contribute to maintaining and enhancing play environments in line with the new Early Years curriculum, and help strengthen provision in alignment with ALN Reform by;

• Assisting settings to create rich bilingual play environments, ensuring Welsh is visible, accessible and naturally embedded in provision.
• Supporting the development of a broad and balanced range of activities and experiences appropriate to the needs of two year olds in Flying Start settings.
• Ensuring that Flying Start settings are quality assured to meet the Flying Start Guidance as outlined by the Welsh Government.
• Working closely with multi-agencies and promote strategies to engage parents to participate in Flying Start.

• A Level 5 or equivalent Early Years and Childcare qualification, as detailed on the Care Council for Wales List of Accepted Qualifications for the Early Years and Childcare Workforce in Wales, is essential for this post. Candidates currently working towards a Level 5 with considerable childcare and early years’ experience may also be considered, along with school based qualifications with adequate experience within the early years sector.
• Strong Welsh language skills, with the ability to communicate confidently in both Welsh and English (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt style for different audiences (practitioners, managers, families, partners).
• Awareness of Flying Start childcare guidance, the Welsh in Childcare Award, and sector expectations around bilingual practice.
• Understanding of the Active Offer and how to support settings to implement it meaningfully.

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:
Experience of working within the Early Years, Childcare, Education or Playwork sector.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For more information and to apply please visit Jobs - NPT Council

• This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure

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