Early Childhood Practitioner - Uckfield at East Sussex… · Uckfield

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? If you want a role where every day you can positively impact families and communities, apply now!

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? If you want a role where every day you can positively impact families and communities, 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.

1 fixed term position for 37 hours per week for up to one year covering maternity leave.

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.

The people we are looking for in this vital position will have:

• Experience of working in an Early Years setting, in a voluntary, private, or public setting
• Experience working with children and families
• 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.

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 Friday 21 August 2026 at the Uckfield Family Hub. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.

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.

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.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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

About the Company

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.