Class Practitioner

Job Introduction
**Are you looking to take the next step in your career working with families of children and young people with special educational needs?**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join our CLASS+ team (part of the Communication, Learning and Autism Support Service), who work collaboratively with parents/carers of children and young people with social communication difficulties and/or a diagnosis of Autism.

You will be part of a small countywide team that works directly with families, providing advice and support to improve outcomes for children and young people. The team delivers a range of workshops and facilitates opportunities for parent/carers to meet and develop networks that support them to build resilience and reduce family stress.
- are passionate about championing change for children with SEND and their families.
- are highly experienced in the areas of social communication difficulties and Autism.
- have extensive experience of working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
- are team orientated, self-motivated and creative.

Come and be part of a passionate and driven team who deliver specialist support across East Sussex. We will provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, quality supervision and extensive CPD opportunities.

The post can be based at either County Hall, Lewes, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne or Cavendish House, Hastings. There is flexibility for some home working as part of a hybrid working model. You will be supported through regular supervisions, case discussions and peer support.

In addition to opportunities to grow your career within our team, we offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment, which include:

- Opportunities for flexi-time working
- Regular CPD opportunities
- A generous leave entitlement which increases with length of service, with the option to purchase additional leave
- Access to financial wellbeing resources and products
- A wide selection of discounts with high street retailers, holiday companies and more
- Travel expenses paid from allocated base
- Options for lease car scheme
- Loans for certain purposes at preferential rates
- The choice to be a member of the attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Interviews will take place in person at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne on Friday 17 November 2023.

**_For putting your skills to good use_**

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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