We are working closely alongside a local authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of an Early Years High Needs Co-ordinator on a 4.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.97 - £24.85 per hour

Summary:

The Early Years High Needs Co-ordinator will provide intensive early intervention, developmental support and coordinated family services for babies and young children aged 0–5 with developmental delays, disabilities and complex additional needs. The role involves coordinating multi-agency support, assisting families with SEND pathways and EHCP processes, and working collaboratively with education, health, family support and voluntary sector services to ensure children receive appropriate and timely support.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake home visits and developmental assessments for children aged 0–5 with additional and complex needs.
• Triage health notifications and coordinate appropriate early intervention and family support services.
• Empower parents and carers to incorporate learning and developmental activities into everyday home routines.
• Guide and support families through SEND pathways, referrals, assessments and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes.
• Support children and families during transitions into early years settings, nurseries and reception classes

Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or an equivalent relevant qualification.

Essentials:

• Knowledge of Portage principles and early intervention approaches.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (0–25 years).
• Understanding of child development, developmental assessments and early years education.
• Proven experience supporting babies and young children aged 0–5 with developmental delays, disabilities and complex additional needs.
• Experience supporting families through SEND assessments, referrals and EHCP processes.
• Experience supporting children transitioning into early years education settings and reception.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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