Early Years SEN Inclusion Teacher OCC616055

Job title:

Early Years SEN Inclusion Teacher OCC616055

Company

Oxfordshire County Council

Job description

Job detailsSalary range: Soulbury 4-7 (£44,545 – £48,550 per annum) plus 3 SPA pointsWork location: Ron Groves House, KidlingtonHours per week: 37Contract type: PermanentVetting requirements: This role is subject to a criminal records checkClosing date: Wednesday 1st May 2024Interview date: To be confirmedThis is an exciting opportunity to join Oxfordshire’s Early Years SEN team and help us deliver our vision for young children with Special Educational Needs. We’re looking to appoint two permanent experienced early years teachers.About usThe Early Years SEN team seeks to foster an inclusive approach to everything that we do. We recognise diversity in the workforce as an enormous strength that broadens our perspectives, enhances our understanding and enriches our teams.About the roleYou will work in partnership with families, early years settings and schools to improve learning outcomes for young children (Birth – 5 years) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This will involve working with a range of other teams within education, health and social care.The role involves the detailed assessment of children’s needs as well as supporting the planning and implementation of learning and development opportunities for children with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Working collaboratively with others the role contributes to the Local Authority’s requirement to ensure the statutory duties of the SEND Code of Practice 2015 are discharged, including inputting to the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment process.The role also includes providing training and advice to Early Years practitioners on inclusive practice for children with Special Educational needs and Disabilities.About youAs a qualified teacher, you will have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and their families as well as considerable experience of teaching children under 6 years. The post requires a detailed working knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are looking for someone who has the ability to work collaboratively as a team player in multidisciplinary locality teams, as well as within the Early Years team and it’s essential that you have the ability to work to your own initiative and manage time well.Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 31 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Would you like to know more?For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paula Hardy, Early Years SEN Assistant Team Manager, 07436700713,Application ProcedureTo apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.If you encounter any issues with the maximum character count on your application form, please use , which may be taking it over the limit.If you experience any technical difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using .If you require the application form in an alternative format as part of a reasonable adjustment at this stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team usingOur commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:
SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:
Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on , , and .

Expected salary

£44545 – 48550 per year

Location

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Job date

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:58:33 GMT

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