Inclusion Officer, Early Years

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.

Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Are you looking to make a difference in children’s lives? Do you have experience of working in the Early Years and with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are looking for one or two experienced practitioners to work with early years providers, schools and families to support the inclusion and promote positive outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Rutland, to start as soon as possible.

About you…

As the Early Years Inclusion Officer you will have:

• Experience of working with children across the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework, the SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act.
• Experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• An understanding of a wide range of tools and approaches to support children and families with emerging needs
• A confident and approachable individual with experience of working with families and a range of professionals to create positive outcomes

About the role…

As the Early Years Inclusion Officer your duties will include:

• To carry out assessments in order to advise early years providers, schools, and families on strategies to support children with identified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• To promote partnerships between early years settings, parent/carers and schools to ensure successful integration of children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within their educational provision.
• To work closely with a wide range of professionals in order to support the needs of the child and their family.
• To collaborate with colleagues within the Early Years Inclusion Team to guide and support early years practitioners/teachers around early identification and the implementation of the graduated approach.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

Please note: the hours are set at 37 per week, though we are willing to offer two part-time positions of 22.5 and 14.5 hours respectively, depending on suitable applicants.

Early Years Inclusion Officer interviews will be held face to face on 01 December 1025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role, please contact the Early Years team at Earlyeducationsupportteam@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.