Fixed term, until 31st March 202718 Hours per week, 39 weeks per yearFlying Start is the Welsh Government's targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age living in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales.
The core elements of the programme are drawn from a range of options that have been shown to influence positive outcomes for children and their families. These include:
- Free quality, part-time childcare for 2-3 year olds;
- An enhanced Health Visiting service;
- Access to Parenting Support;
- Early Language Development
The Early Years Team is looking for 2 suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Childcare Workers for the Early Years Flying Start childcare provisions - Gofal Plant yr Enfys Gwynllyw, a Welsh medium setting and Little Duckling's Playgroup Garnteg.
One based in Gofal Plant yr Enfys Gwynllyw, which is situated on the Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw School site, Trevethin, The other based in Little Duckling's Playgroup Garnteg which is situated on Garnteg Primary School site.
You will be responsible for assisting the Childcare Supervisor in providing a high quality childcare provision within these areas. You will provide additional support to those eligible two-year-olds, living within Flying Start areas. You will deliver timely targeted support to any child requiring extra support, undertake targeted support planning and implement appropriate and effective child development strategies within the Local Authority childcare settings.
The post holder must have a relevant qualification in Early Years\/Childcare such as NVQ\/CCPLD Level 3 or equivalent.
You must have experience of working with children, in particular children aged 2-3 with additional needs, have strong knowledge and understanding of child development and an understanding of what's required to provide a high-quality learning environment for 2-3 year olds.
The ability to speak Welsh at a basic level would be an advantage or the willingness to participate in the Welsh Government CAMAU programme - Welsh Language Learning for Childcare\/Early Years.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Emma Edwards on 07940792823.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
