SENDCo

An exciting opportunity has arisen working as a SENDCo reporting to the Senior Management Team.

Are you looking for a new challenge working for a Bristol charity? Over a quarter of our knowledgeable team have been with us for over 10 years and a quarter of our staff have gained qualifications while working with us.

Hours of work: 38.5hrs a week. To be worked between the hours of 7.45am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday all year round. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings and training events.

Please note this role is broken down into two parts, 22.5hrs doing 1:1 support with SEND children and 16hrs non-contact to complete relevant paperwork

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not confined to the following:

Management

To oversee the day to day planning and delivery of all aspects of care and education to children identified as having an additional need in the centre in accordance with policies and requirements.

To ensure that the activities provided for identified children in every area are appropriately planned, monitored and evaluated and that accurate records are kept.

To monitor and ensure the quality of provision in all areas you have been designated to support.

To provide a positive training placement to trainees, students and volunteers, ensuring that induction and on-going support is provided to enable development and learning.

To support and maintain effective communications throughout the Centre.

To represent the Charity at meetings, conferences and training events, networking and establishing effective partnership working with other professionals involved with children with additional needs.

To maintain the records of all children with additional needs.

To undertake management duties across the Charity site as necessary in the absence of the Management Team.

Parents

To take a leading role in developing strong relationships with new and current parents of children with additional needs, including induction, information sharing and invitations to forthcoming events, so encouraging their participation in the life of the Charity.

To ensure effective communication with parents by arranging and participating in parent’s evenings, reviews and other events, producing and sharing information and responding to enquires/concerns.

To actively engage with parents and carers to encourage their participation in their children’s learning.

To recognise situations where the Charity's team are unable to meet the needs of parents, referring on and signposting as needed.

Children

To ensure all children are receiving a balanced range of daily activities which meet the developmental needs of each individual child, including language development, social, emotional, intellectual and recreational development.

To promote and value children’s experiences within a framework that positively supports anti-discriminatory practice.

To liaise with parents, staff and other professionals as appropriate regarding the development of the children. To provide support for colleagues where necessary, by advising and assisting in the production of children’s individual educational plans.

To foster respectful and warm relationships with children by taking part in meaningful activities with them.

To assume responsibility for co-ordinating the care and development of children with additional needs.

Nursery duties

To work as a member of a team while accepting the additional responsibilities of the post.

To attend staff meetings as required.

Participate in fund-raising events.

Help to establish the Charity in the daily life of the community.

Undertake training, supervision and regular appraisals as part of your personal and professional development.

Ensure that the Health and Safety policies are observed at all times.

Undertake other duties as required in keeping with the purpose of this post.

Individual Specification

Essential

1. A minimum of Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

2. 2 years experience of working in an early years setting.

3. Knowledge of the educational and developmental needs of children aged 0-4 years.

4. Have a good knowledge or show a willingness to learn the new EYFS.

5. Experience of working with children with additional needs and be able to recognise and respond to these needs.

6. Good knowledge of SEN and multi-agency working.

7. Knowledge of, and commitment to equal opportunities, health and safety and child protection policies and procedures.

8. Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents/carers in order to:

· Advocate on another’s behalf.

· Build trusting relationships.

· Motivate and empower others.

9. Be flexible and able to use initiative at all times.

10. Ability to find out and share information.

11. Show strong interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.

12. Ability to work to targets and deadlines.

Desirable

13. Early Years SENDCO qualification.

14. Willingness and ability to complete further training.

15. Experience of promoting and publishing services for children and families.

16. Experience of developing family support services.

Application information

Application forms can be found on the job board of our website.

Interviews will be ongoing until the position is filled.

For further information please call 0117 959 3800.

Ideal Start date: As soon as possible

everyFAMILY is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including ex-offenders. We can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Completing your application

Candidates are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form, addressing all of the criteria identified at application stage.

Selection procedure

The selection will be by a panel of the Senior Leadership Team. Candidates will be notified immediately after shortlisting has taken place.

The selection process will take place shortly after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be given more details.

References

Two references will be required in all cases, both being professional and one being from your current employer. In accordance with Safer Recruitment references will be requested immediately after shortlisting. The offer of employment will be subject to everyFAMILY receiving two satisfactory professional references and an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,594.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person