Portage Worker - SEND and Inclusion Senior Specialist
Durham County Council, Mount Pleasant, County Durham
Portage Worker - SEND and Inclusion Senior Specialist
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Durham County Council, Mount Pleasant, County Durham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 2 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 3cb62a7c6ca1427b9be0192298bc8841
Location ref: Mount Pleasant, County Durham
Full Job Description
- Assess children's development through observation and play-based activities.
- Work alongside parents and carers to identify and support next developmental steps.
- Design and model practical play activities that can be continued at home.
- Build parents' confidence in supporting their child's learning and development.
- Support children and families during transitions into early years settings.
- Work collaboratively with nursery staff and other professionals to promote inclusion.
- Delivery of group sessions and family-based programmes where appropriate.
We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and enthusiastic SEND and Inclusion Senior Specialist Support Worker to join our highly regarded Portage Team within the Specialist Inclusion Support Service. Portage is a specialist home-visiting educational service for children aged 0-3 years with significant additional needs and disabilities., A strong understanding of child development in the early years. - Experience working with young children with additional needs and/or SEND.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
- Confidence to work independently with a community-based caseload.
- Commitment to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for children.
- Nursery Nurse qualification or equivalent, including NNEB, BTEC National Diploma in Caring Services, NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education, or other recognised equivalent qualifications. Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/portage-worker-send-inclusion-senior-specialist-127505314