Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Childcare Specialist
3 weeks ago
Join our team as an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Childcare and contribute to the development of Croydon Family Hubs. As a key member of our Early Years SEND team, you will play a vital role in delivering the Start for Life and Best Start offer, engaging with parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years, and providing practical, relevant, and holistic support for families.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced early years practitioner with extensive working knowledge and understanding of supporting children with special educational needs in a home setting and education/children's center setting. The successful candidate will work within the Education Directorate and alongside colleagues from the wider Start for Life services to develop the current SEND model for support for children who are not yet accessing an education provision.
Key Responsibilities- Support the development of Croydon Family Hubs, with a particular focus on delivering the Start for Life and Best Start offer
- Engage with parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years, providing practical, relevant, and holistic support for families
- Work within the Education Directorate and alongside colleagues from the wider Start for Life services to develop the current SEND model for support for children who are not yet accessing an education provision
- Travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner, using a car to transport heavy and/or bulky equipment
- Experience of working with children with special educational needs in a home setting and education/children's center setting
- Relevant professional qualification in Health, Education, or Social Care for working with young children and families at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Strong knowledge and working practice of supporting children with profound and multiple learning disabilities in both a home, community, and/or education setting
- Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND legislation (Children & Families Act 2014; SEN Code of Practice January 2015)
- Knowledge of strategies to support children with a range of special educational needs
- Competitive compensation package
- 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more
- Pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
- Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop, and specialise in your career
- Investment into your wellbeing
- Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
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Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Croydon Full timeJob Title: Early Years Practitioner Level 3 ChildcareJoin the London Borough of Croydon team as an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Childcare, working in the Education Directorate to support the development of Croydon Family Hubs. This exciting opportunity will see you play a central role in delivering the Start for Life and Best Start offer, engaging with...
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Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Croydon Full timeJob Title: Early Years Practitioner Level 3 ChildcareJoin the London Borough of Croydon team as an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Childcare, working in the Education Directorate to support the development of Croydon Family Hubs. This exciting opportunity will see you play a central role in delivering the Start for Life and Best Start offer, engaging with...
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Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Croydon Full timeJob Title: Early Years Practitioner Level 3 ChildcareJoin the London Borough of Croydon team as an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Childcare, working in the Education Directorate to support the development of Croydon Family Hubs. This exciting opportunity will see you play a central role in delivering the Start for Life and Best Start offer, engaging with...
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