Home Learning Educator
Tameside Council
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until 2029
Contract Reason: Subject to funding
Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development commitment
Salary: Grade F SCP 17 £31,022 - SCP 22 £33,699
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: West Family Hub
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
Tameside Council is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Home Learning Educators to join our Family Hubs team and help deliver our ambitious Best Start in Life vision. We know that parents are a child's first and most important educators, and that the quality of the home learning environment plays a vital role in children's speech, language, literacy and overall development. This role will help families create positive learning experiences that give children the skills and confidence they need to be ready for school.
As a Home Learning Educator, you will work directly with families of pre-school children, delivering targeted home visiting support, evidence-based interventions and practical guidance to strengthen parenting confidence and improve children's developmental outcomes. You will support communication and language development, literacy, school readiness and family engagement, particularly for children who may be at risk of falling behind or experiencing disadvantage.
About You
Working as part of the Family Hubs network, you will build strong relationships with families and partner agencies, helping parents access local services and opportunities. You will deliver innovative programmes such as Small Talk, Toddler Talk and Making it REAL, while supporting children to access Family Hubs, early years provision and wider community activities. Your work will play a key role in reducing inequalities, improving school readiness and ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.
Hear from Jill Colbert OBE, Director of Children’s Services
“When I first joined the council at the beginning of 2025 I was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of my colleagues.
“The reason why I came to Tameside was because I knew we could do fantastic things for our families here.
“Whilst we’re currently a children’s service on a significant improvement journey, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together, and this is already making a difference for our children.
“I know from the feedback from our Commissioner, Ofsted and our Strategic Improvement Partner, that families are seeing and feeling the impact of the thoughtful and compassionate support delivered by our workforce.
“We know that if we keep children at the centre of our thinking and our actions, we will create meaningful change for them that lasts.
“We are also growing and investing in our future. We have a range of specialist services for children, giving social workers quick access to expert help that makes complex decisions easier and supports better outcomes. Our Social Work Academy is led by people who bring passion to learning. We are strengthening our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have invested in innovation and improvement so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
“Together, we are creating a proud, inclusive, and safe environment where great practice can truly flourish. And I feel incredibly privileged to lead this journey alongside such dedicated colleagues.
“Be a part of something great, be a part of our improvement journey and join us at Team Tameside.”
At the heart of this role is our Heart of Support Practice Approach, underpinned by the 5 C’s Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration, Conversation and Courage. These values are the golden thread in how we work with children, families and each other. You will champion the Heart of Support and play a pivotal role in embedding systemic practice across the service.
We are committed to safeguarding and championing the welfare of children, young people, and families. Protecting and empowering our communities is at the heart of everything we do, and we expect every member of our team to share that commitment and help us make a meaningful difference.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Sarah Heywood on 0161 342 5554 or sarah.heywood@tameside.gov.uk