Inclusion Practitioner - Glenfield, United Kingdom - Leicestershire County Council

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We currently have the following vacancy:

1 x Part time (22.2hrs) Fixed term until

JOB PURPOSE:


  • To promote the education and development of children under 5 years with special educational needs.
  • To provide a package of support to maintain the educational placements of early years children of nonstatutory school age
  • To follow and implement the Graduated Approach of the SEND Code of Practice
  • To work in schools and settings across the county to build the skill base and capacity to include pupils with SEMH needs.
  • To work directly with children and professionals, to ensure the right support is available at the right time enabling children to make the very best educational outcomes
  • To model good practice for providers, ensuring children are included and can access education
  • To deliver high quality provision enabling pupils to make progress
  • To manage a caseload of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
  • To promote equality, diversity and inclusion
  • To write reports, detailed advice and keep records in line with service expectations
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Level 3 in childcare or equivalent
  • GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language
  • Substantial experience with working families and children who have SEND
  • Experience of collaborative working within a partnership context with external agencies to enhance SEND
  • Experience of having worked with children under
  • Knowledge of child development up to the age of
  • Knowledge of a range of special educational needs
  • Good personal organisational skills e.g. time management
  • Ability to relate to parents/carers who may be under considerable stress
  • The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, coupled with good listening skills
  • The ability to deliver training to staff and other professionals
  • Evidence of being able to work collaboratively within a team with the ability to generate enthusiasm
  • The ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines adjusting tasks and priorities as situations demand
  • A flexible approach to working, including outofhours, and an ability and willingness to travel to various locations
  • Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010
If you feel that you would like to find out more about the job then please contact: Lisa Allen


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Please see the Job Description / Person Specification which are attached further down on this page.


We particularly welcome applicants from black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently under represented within our workforce. We are on a journey to be an inclusive department where a culture to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded and discrimination challenged at every level together as a department. We warmly welcome those from all cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - this diversity is vital to our journey and is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our children and families.

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