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Job details
Job reference REQ05998 Date posted 02/10/2026 Application closing date 23/10/2026 Location Taibach Library Salary Grade 8 SCP 26 £38,510 – SCP 30 £42,123 Package “Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.” Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Blank Attachments Early Years Advisor JDPS 2026.docx Early Years Advisor JDPS 2026 Welsh.docx Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf
Contract Type: Fixed Term post until 31/03/2028 due to grant funding
Location of post: Hybrid working, base at Taibach Library
We are currently looking for a qualified teacher with early years expertise to join our highly skilled Early Years Childcare Team, as an Early Years Advisor to complement the work of the existing Early Years Advisors.
This fast paced, high-energy team is looking to expand. Do you fancy a challenge outside of the classroom? Do you have passion for early years, and making a difference to those who need it most? Why not join our team!
The main duties of the post;
Working under the supervision of the Childcare Lead, within the multi agency Early Years Childcare Team, you will carry out a range of duties to lead and support the continued development of the high quality childcare settings within Neath Port Talbot.
- To support the development of a broad and balanced range of activities and experiences appropriate to the needs of two year olds in Welsh Government funded childcare settings.
- To ensure that childcare settings are quality assured to meet the appropriate quality childcare guidance as outlined by the Welsh Government.
- To establish effective working relationships with childcare settings and ensure positive transition to education providers.
- To work closely with multi-agencies and promote strategies to engage parents to participate in Welsh Government Funded Childcare, Flying Start and other Early Years support services.
You will have experience of;
Working in a multi-agency way with a wide range of professionals
Early Years Curriculum setting experience
Ideally you will have;
Qualified teacher status plus relevant experience of working with children, families and early years settings is essential.
The knowledge and expertise to promote continuous quality improvement and through championing the world class nature of early education and care practices.
An understanding of the care and educational needs of children from age two to three years, focusing on the skill development of childcare settings who support these children.
Recent and substantial experience and knowledge of Foundation Learning and Curriculum for Wales in an early years context.
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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