Early Years Worker

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Job description
Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Varied Hours
Department: People
Interview date: 15/08/2025

Have you recently qualified with a Level 3 in Childcare?

Or are you currently working in Early Years and fancy a change?


COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM!!!


An exciting opportunity has arisen for multiple Early Years Worker positions within our network of Children’s Centre and Family Hub Nurseries to be able to work across multi-disciplinary teams.



A level 3 qualification in Childcare is ESSENTIAL for the post.


32.5 hours and 16.25 hours posts available, term time only - Permanent posts

The 16.25 hour post is Monday – Friday either AM or PM shifts.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to work flexibly alongside the Senior Early Years Worker and Teacher to plan and implement activities to support children’s learning and development.


You will work closely with the Teacher and Senior Early Years Worker to deliver effective teaching and learning opportunities for children aged 2-5 years, taking into account children’s voices and interests to enhance their learning.

This role requires a good understanding of children’s ages and stages of development. This will include being able to complete good quality assessments and observations of children in line with the EYFS.


You will need to be confident in dealing with safeguarding issues as they arise. We are looking for a positive role model for children, who is creative, flexible, organised and committed to making a difference to children and families.


For any further queries please contact Halima Kola– Halima.Kola@blackburn.gov.uk, jade.kenyon@blackburn.gov.uk or danielle.bickham@blackburn.gov.uk


Job details
Job reference
REQ04215
Date posted
29/07/2025
Application closing date
04/08/2025
Location
Blackburn with Darwen
Salary
Grade D, SCP 5-8, £25,583 to £26,824 pro rata, per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
16.25
Basis
Part time - Term time
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