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Special Educational Needs Lead (Early Years Provision)
Position: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Lead - Early Years ProvisionLocation: Isleworth, HounslowStart Date: March 10th, 2025Rate: £170-£190 per day
About Us:
A wonderful primary school in Hounslow are seeking an SEN Lead to join their Early Years team, leading provision and support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career within education and join an impressive and highly regarded school.
Purpose and Aims of the Role:
- Empower early years practitioners to meet the diverse needs of all children in their care.
- Provide consultation, observational assessments, and advice to create inclusive learning environments.
- Foster strong links with education, health, and social care professionals, ensuring appropriate early provision for children with SEND.
- Support the smooth transition of children with SEND into compulsory schooling.
- Deliver high-quality training and ongoing support to teachers and early years practitioners.
- Work in partnership with educational psychologists to deliver a multi-agency support package.
- Promote effective communication and shared dialogue with parents, ensuring their involvement in decision-making.
- Provide guidance on referrals to additional services such as speech and language therapy or occupational therapy.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the SEND provision within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring compliance with the statutory framework for children aged 0-5.
- Support the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice in line with safeguarding and welfare requirements.
- Work closely with the setting's SENCo to review, develop, and implement SEND policies.
- Collaborate with all staff to ensure the successful inclusion of children with SEND.
- Deliver bespoke support and guidance to early years settings and practitioners to promote best practices in SEND education.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience working with children in an early years setting, particularly those with SEND.
- A strong understanding of the EYFS and the SEND Code of Practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff, external professionals, and parents.
- Ability to deliver training, provide advice, and carry out observational assessments.
- Passion for creating inclusive, supportive learning environments.
Application Process:If you are a motivated individual with a passion for supporting children with SEND in their early years, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
