Early Years Inclusion Officer

Directorate

Children and Family Services

Section

SEND

Hours

32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed Term until July 2027

This advert is open to both internal and externalapplicants.

Aboutus:

Weare a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working forStoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making,protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducinginequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in thecity. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of thehighest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver ourcompelling vision.

Stoke-on-TrentCity Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and mostvaluable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for ourorganisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people areproud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded inan inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-qualityservices that our residents need.

Weare looking for a professional, adaptable, and positive Early Years InclusionOfficer to join our fantastic team. The overall purpose of this role is toenable children aged 0 to 5years with additional needs and Special EducationalNeeds and Disabilities (SEND) to learn, develop, and reach their fullpotential.

Thesuccessful candidate will support the early identification of SEND in line withthe graduated approach, ensuring timely intervention and reducing delays inaccessing appropriate support. You will plan and deliver high-quality playexperiences for young children with complex or high-level needs, whilemodelling effective practice and developmentally appropriate activities for parents,carers, and early years educators to promote children's development, learning, andinclusion. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date assessments and developmentalrecords for individual children, including recording information on the servicedatabase. You will also be a confident communicator, able to build positiverelationships with families and professionals, and produce clear, accuratereports and professional advice both verbally and in writing.

Pleasecall Jayne Brown on for more information.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Planand deliver inclusive early years programmes through Portage groups, homevisits and stay and play sessions
• Supportthe planning and delivery of multi agency assessment activities
• Contributeto service improvement by reviewing provision, identifying gaps and supportingnew initiatives
• Provideadvice, guidance and practical strategics to support children with SEND andspecific disabilities
• Maintainaccurate records of children's progress and produce clear, high quality reportsoutlining strengths, needs and developmental outcomes

AboutYou:

• Holda BTEC in Nursery Nursing / Level 4 qualification in Caring for Children andYoung People or an equivalent qualification and post qualifying experience
• Haveknowledge of what constitutes good practice in Early Years Foundation Stage
• Haveextensive knowledge of inclusive early years practice and have an understandingof SEN Code of Practice
• Experiencein multi agency working
• Havegood written and verbal communication skills

Whatwe offer:

• Acompetitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybridand flexible working options
• Anexcellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professionaldevelopment through learning opportunities, regular training sessions andapprenticeship and management schemes
• Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can befound here

Pre-EmploymentChecks:

Any offerof employment will be subject to the successful completion of requiredpre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right toWork in the UK
• Proof ofaddress
• Satisfactoryreferences
• OccupationalHealth Clearance
• Evidence ofprofessional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check atthe appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not acceptany speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms andconditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Anyunsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as theproperty of the Council.

We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to sharethis commitment. This position is exemptunder the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicantwill be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and BarringService (DBS).

Please notethat if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within theorganisation applies for this vacancy their application will receivepriority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we wantour workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of allbackgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially thosefrom underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply ifthey don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and youthink you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We areproud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplacewhere everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

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