Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Early Years Practitioner LBHF624061
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Early Years Practitioner LBHF624061
Early Years Practitioner – Temporary Role
Job Details
- Salary and hours: £37,509–38,637 per annum, 36 hours per week
- Location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9JT
- Contract: Temporary until 31 March 2029
- Vetting: Enhanced DBS check mandatory
- Closing date: 17 July 2026
- Interview date: 31 July 2026
- Contact for discussion: Alanna Johnston (Family Hubs Delivery Manager) Email: ALANNA.JOHNSTON@LBHF.GOV.UK
About The Role
The Hammersmith & Fulham Family Hubs Team is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to deliver a range of supportive activities in family hubs and provide outreach services.
This critical role focuses on laying foundational mental health, emotional regulation, and learning foundations for young children while building parenting resilience. The successful candidate will guide families to achieve positive outcomes for both children and parents through tailored support.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing early years support within family hubs and linked children’s centres
- Delivering the Children’s Centre core offer and universal family support services
- Travelling across the borough to deliver integrated services, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, national guidelines, and performance targets
- Guiding families in behaviour, learning, and childcare while supporting outreach activities
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The role demands adaptability and versatility, including occasional reception duties.
*Further details available in the Role Profile.
Job Responsibilities
- Support delivery of early years provision in family hubs and childcare centres
- Collaborate with partners to fulfil universal and extended services
- Expand early years services and outreach initiatives within established frameworks
- Uphold EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Curriculum Guidance for all young children, including those with SEND
- Offer families guidance, advice, and social-emotional support
- Work closely with specialist SEND teams to integrate assistance into family hub services
- Undertake reception duties and alternative roles as required
Qualifications & Requirements
- Qualified Early Years Practitioner (minimum Level 3)
- Enhanced DBS disclosure essential
- Ability to travel between sites across the borough
Our Values: How We Act
- We are fair – Compassionate, inclusive, and proactive in recognising and addressing needs.
- We are caring – Focus on quality service delivery, continuous improvement, and community goals.
- We are collaborators – Work with partners (schools, charities, businesses) to achieve positive outcomes.
- We are driven – Bold, agile efforts to exceed standards and prioritise residents’ needs.
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Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity through transparent recruitment processes, accessible opportunities, and equity commitments. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core to our work—reflecting our shared borough values.
Our Commitment To You
- Flexible working options
- Comprehensive reward package (benefits include career progression support and adaptive workplace policies)
- Equality and inclusion as a prioritised employer
Disability Confident Employer
Accommodations available throughout recruitment—contact resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk to discuss needs or request alternative formats.
Safeguarding
All staff must uphold our commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and adults. Learn more about our transparency and safeguarding ethics here.
👉 For further information, explore our inclusive employer commitments [here]. For equality policy details, please review our Corporate Equalities Employment Policy.
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