Pre-school SEND Development Worker
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Coneygree Early Years Centre, Sedgley Road East, Tipton DY4 8UH follow satnav DY4 8XA
- Salary
- Band D SCP 9-17 (£20,903 - £24,491 per annum) (£10.83 - £12.69 per hour) + SEN Allowance
- Closing date
- 18 Jan 2022
- Reference
- SAND000005793
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Childcare, Community, Education - non-schools based
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
This role is a Fixed Term contract for a 12 month period
We require an early years practitioner experienced in working with pre-school children with SEN/D on a 1 year fixed term contract.
You will be providing advice, guidance and support to parents/carers, early years practitioners and other professionals, to ensure children’s individual and special needs are identified and met.
You will have in depth knowledge of child development and have experience of working with a range of outside agencies.
You will have excellent communication and time management skills, be able to work independently and as part of a multiagency team, carrying out assessments, action planning and report writing.
You will be required to travel to a range of venues including families’ homes.
This is an ideal opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge around SEND, working alongside a multi-professional team with an excellent reputation.
There will be a range of training opportunities available. A secondment opportunity would be considered.
You will be required to hold NNEB or BTEC National Diploma in Nursery, Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education.
You will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Hours
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
Supporting documents
Job Description
Information for Applicants
Personnel Specification
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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