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Early Years Support Assistant


Job Location:

Exeter - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 26847 - 27274
Posted: 6 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Permanent
Part Time 30 hours per week

INTERNAL ONLY (Devon County Council Employees Only)

The Early Years and Childcare Service has responsibility for ensuring that high quality early years provision is available and accessible to all families with young children.

We are looking to recruit an experienced administrator to work within our early years funding team.

The main purpose of the role is to provide administrative support including processing termly data using in house computer systems and providing accurate and up to date information relating to early years funding entitlements or signposting as appropriate. You will also be required to provide administrative support to the wider early years and childcare service team.

You must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally and have good attention to detail. You must also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.

The post is based at County Hall in Exeter but will be a combination of home/office working.

A knowledge of early years would be desirable but is not essential as full training will be provided.

If you would like further information about the role or for an informal discussion please contact Louise Smith on or email

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet theessentialanddesirable criteriaasdescribed in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

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  • DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
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  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working part-time condensed hours etc.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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  • This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Required Experience:

Junior IC


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County council for Devon in south-west England, responsible for adult and children's social care, public health, education, highways and libraries.

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