Early Years Special Needs (SEN) Support Assistant/Teacher Bellingham SE6

• Work in support of a primarily non-verbal child with severe Social Communication Needs
• Observe, monitor and record individual progress and ensure the child is reaching its full potential
• Plan and carry out 1:1 or small group activities that foster the child’s attention, play and  social skills
• Enable the child to participate in activities
• Help to fulfil the child’s sensory needs and physical needs
• Work in cooperation with the nursery team and external professionals
• Understand the child’s Educational Health Care Plan and ensure its recommendations are implemented for the child to achieve the next steps
• Discuss the child’s progress with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, and the parents where appropriate
• Strictly adhere to standards, policies and procedures of Kindergarten Forest Hill, especially in regards to Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct, Behaviour Management and Information Sharing

Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience 

• Fully qualified as Early Years Educator (NVQ Level 3) or higher (e.g. Early Years Teacher (EYT) or Qualified Teacher (QTS)) 
• Strong background in working with children with Social Communication Needs / Special Educational Needs
• 2-3 years’ experience of working in an Early year setting with children aged 2-5 
• Enthusiasm for Early Years teaching and readiness for continuous learning

Key Competencies 

• Fluent in English
• Ability to work independently and to integrate into a professional team
• Excellent knowledge about the development of children aged 2-5
• Excellent Knowledge of Special Educational Needs, in particular Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Flexible and keen to help where needed
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults

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If you want to hear more about these roles please send us your CV to enquiry@plusstaffrecruitment.co.uk or call us on 0208 299 1492 for an informal and confidential chat.

* This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and Early Years references Check. *

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