EYFS SEND Lead

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative EYFS educational professional as a SEND lead in our Early Years setting.  This role will lead under the guidance of the school SENDCO on ensuring that all children under 5 with identified complex needs and disability receive the appropriate support (inclusion funding/Education & Health Care Plan) in order to facilitate a smooth transition into education.

Key areas of the role amongst other things will be:

●        To observe and support children as appropriate on the special educational needs profile.

●        To support and advise Key Workers as appropriate, in how to include children’s needs in the setting.

●        To liaise with settings and schools (reception) including assessment centres (CDC), Children and Family Centres etc.

●    To liaise with other professionals from outside services and external agencies e.g. Area SENCOs, Central Bedfordshire Early Years advisory team / Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, etc.

●        To meet with parents regularly in order to maintain good relationships and to keep parents informed about their child’s progress.

●        To take the lead in managing provision for children at stage 1, stage 2 for children with EHCPs.

●        To respond to changes in legislation/practice from government and the Local Authority.

●        To write detailed education reports about individual children for other professionals and parents (including Early Years Inclusion Panel applications.

●        To develop and share knowledge of resources (equipment, books, materials and knowledge of possible strategies).

●    To work closely with Early Years Practitioners - supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of high quality play; creating a safe, constructive and stimulating environment for children with disabilities/special needs.

Hours    -               33.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (Term Time plus 7 days)

Salary   -                Level 3B / £12.38 per hour (approx. £18,669 per annum) depending on the experience and/or qualification of the successful candidate.

Closing Date        -               Sunday 14th July, 2024

To apply, simply visit www.biggleswadeacademy.org/jobs.  If you have any questions, please email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.

Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2024, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates. 

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.