2 Special Educational Needs jobs

We are an inclusive early years setting, working closely with a range of children and their families. The nursery has been running for 10 years and are fortunate to have a hard working, respectful, passionate and friendly staff team. With the development of our new nursery building we are looking to recruit a senior practitioner to support in our strive to providing outstanding care to children and their families. The post is for 36 hours a week/full time,  for 52 weeks of the year. However, we are closed between Christmas and the New Year. We are open Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6pm The senior job role is a mix of working on the floor with the children as well as supporting the management with the day to day running, having individual responsibilities and working independently or part of a team to complete tasks. Each staff member has an induction, including virtual college/e-learning and has opportunities throughout the year for training and development. Senior responsibilities: To plan, organise and facilitate the running a nursery room working in partnership with the Nursery senior management team to ensure Ofsted requirements and the ECM outcomes are met. To ensure the physical environment promotes active learning and reflects the key areas of learning in the EYFS   To work in partnership with parents actively engaging them in their child’s learning   To represent KIDS professionally in all contacts with external agencies preparing reports as and when required. To comply with all KIDS policies and procedures particularly around equal opportunities, safeguarding and health and safety. To work closely with professionals to improve communication between agencies. To line manage staff effectively supporting them to meet targets and encourage good practice. To enable staff to actively engage in the planning and assessment process to enhance children’s learning in a safe and stimulating environment. To ensure the key person system is properly implemented encouraging professional relationships that are warm and caring. To lead team meetings, participate in staff meetings and engage in the Nursery senior management team meetings.  To implement baseline assessments and Individual Education Plans specific to individual needs with the support of the QTS and Inclusion co-ordinators  To ensure the physical environment is child focused and welcomes all children, families and professionals celebrating diversity and the children’s work.  To attend training and supervision sessions to enhance ongoing professional development

Buckden Day Nursery has a fantastic opportunity to join their very successful team. We are currently seeking a One to One Support Practitioner to join the team at Buckden Day Nursery. This will initially be on a fixed term contract (until the end of August 2020) but there is potential for a permanent role for the right candidate. The role will involve supporting a child, who has Down’s Syndrome, on a one to one basis. The hours for this position are Monday and Thursday 1:00pm-6:00pm and Friday 9:00am-3:00pm, 38 weeks of the year (term time only). The position is to start as soon as possible. Buckden Day Nursery is rated "OUTSTANDING" by Ofsted. The Nursery is located in Buckden, close to the A1. The nursery is part of a successful group of nurseries and presents excellent opportunities for career development. As One to One Practitioner you will: Support the needs of your 1:1 child Enable the child to access the Early Years Curriculum Build strong relationships with the parents Attend meetings with outside agencies Provide high standards of care within the Nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children Ensure that children are kept safe and, when necessary, follow safeguarding procedures Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery What experience and qualifications must I have in order to apply? Experience of caring for/working with children with special educational needs Experience of working in a nursery setting Excellent communication skills A childcare qualification would be beneficial but is not essential Davidson Roberts Limited is committed to ensuring everyone within the nursery is responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.