Early Years Specialist SEN Support Officer

2 weeks ago

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time
About the Role

The Early Years Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Officer will provide expert guidance to practitioners supporting children with complex needs across Kingston and Richmond. This role requires a collaborative and respectful approach, working with a range of professionals, including schools, PVIs, health, social care, and education, as well as parents and carers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Offer practical guidance to practitioners on implementing professionals' recommendations, breaking them down into small steps or SMART targets.
  • Demonstrate interaction and intervention strategies, monitoring their effectiveness in helping children learn and develop.
  • Develop and deliver training on small group activities, showcasing how to use resources effectively and support SENCOs at networks and training sessions.
  • Support settings with statutory assessment paperwork, attend multi-agency meetings, and participate in panels or support SEND planning meetings as directed by the Senior Adviser Early Years SEND.
  • Contribute significantly to EHC Needs Assessment panels and attend panels/scrutiny for EY and KS1.
  • Complete specialist assessment paperwork for specialist panels and contribute to the development of SEN training and networks.
About You

You will have a strong ability to work collaboratively with professionals, parents, and carers, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also possess strong organisational abilities, including time management, creative thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking, with minimal management supervision.

Key skills and experience include:

  • Substantial experience of working in an early years or similar setting.
  • Direct experience of supporting children with a range of additional needs and disabilities.
  • Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the Local Offer.
  • Substantial experience of planning for children with complex needs and adapting practice to meet identified needs.
  • Broad knowledge of interaction and intervention strategies to support learning and progress.
About Our Benefits

Achieving for Children offers a positive and supportive environment, with access to a wide range of resources, a competitive salary, and flexible working options. Benefits include:

  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, with an additional day off in your birthday month.
  • Tailored induction sessions.
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme.
  • Flexible working options.
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts.
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway.

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