1:1 Learning Support Practitioner

YMCA Dulverton Group; Stones Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Stones Green is seeking a motivated Learning Support Practitioner to provide one-to-one support for a deaf child. The role involves monitoring the child's progress, implementing support plans, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have early years experience and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the child's welfare. This full-time position offers various employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free stay at YMCA hotels

60% discount on childcare fees

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free gym membership

Health insurance for staff over 16 hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have additional needs is desirable.
• BSL trained or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and personal care of a deaf child.
• Implement individual support plans and monitor progress.
• Ensure child safety and understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication with children

Building trust with parents

Teamwork

Understanding of safeguarding

Resilience and adaptability

Education

Early Years experience

First aid qualification

Job description

Benefits

• 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotels
• 60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age
• 20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours
• Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps
• 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays per year for full-time staff
• Staff Pension
• Free parking
• Free Gym membership – George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
• Health Insurance for those staff working over 16 hours per week
• Charity Worker’s Discount at certain high street stores
• Training budget
• Monthly raffle
• Mental Health Support
• Access to Occupational Health Assessment
• Discount at our Wedding Venue, Barley Wood

Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity within one of our Early Years settings and are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate Practitioner to join our team as a support practitioner working one to one with a deaf child. The 1:1 Learning Support Practitioner is responsible to the setting Manager for the support and care of a child in our setting. This role will help the child to develop and progress in all areas of learning.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 monitoring of the child and awareness of risk factors in the setting and whilst using the setting grounds.
• Recognise the specific needs of the child being supported, and intervene in situations where there is a communication breakdown that could put the child at risk of harm.
• Complete and implement specific risk assessments and support plans if required such as IPP’s (Individual Progress Plans). These are to be shared with parents and other support agencies.
• Contribute and oversee monitoring and assessment for the child working with key staff.
• Support the child with their personal care.
• Support communication and language development, to ensure she understands what staff/other children are communicating to her.
• Support her inclusion at the setting and peer relationships.
• Effectively deliver the EYFS curriculum by interacting and engaging in play opportunities with the child so that their progress is being encouraged in all areas of learning and development. Ensure that the individual needs and interests of the child are met.
• To work with other agencies involved with the child to ensure everyone is working towards the same targets and goals.
• Participate in a “key person” system for the child ensuring their learning journey, individual planning records and relevant information and paperwork are kept up to date. Ensure the child’s individual information on Famly is currently up to date and that all relevant information is shared with the parent and other key adults.
• Ensure the nutritional needs of the child are met and food safety regulations are complied with.
• Ensure the child is kept safe and understand safeguarding procedures.
• To advise the Manager/Deputy of any concerns e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To attend and complete mandatory and any other training to fulfil your role as necessary.

Health and Safety

• In carrying out this role you have a duty (under Health and Safety legislation) to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This implies taking positive steps to understand the hazards in the workplace, to comply with safety rules and procedures and to ensure that nothing you do, or fail to do, puts yourself or others at risk. This includes managing a safe and secure environment for people who use our services.
• This duty includes checking that any person entering YMCA Dulverton Group property has a right to do so and their visit is recorded in accordance with YMCA Dulverton Group procedures.

General

• To maintain and develop up-to-date professional knowledge and skills through training, reading and other such activities and to incorporate the same into practice.
• To maintain and demonstrate a commitment to YMCA Dulverton Group’s Vision, Values and strategic aims and objectives and ensure all activities reflect the values of YMCA Dulverton Group.
• Managing health and safety issues in your area of responsibility in line with the relevant section(s) of the Health and Safety Policy.
• Complying with YMCA Dulverton Group’s GDPR, confidentiality and information security policies at all times.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities reasonably consistent with the role of Learning Support Practitioner.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Early Years’ experience preferable.
• Experience in working with children who have additional needs desirable.
• BSL trained desirable or willingness to learn.
• First aid qualification or willingness to learn.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults.
• Commitment to YMCA Dulverton Group’s Values.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision.
• Team player, with ability to build relationships with a wide variety of adults and children.
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands.
• Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of work.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability and able to make well informed balanced decisions taking account of risk.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach taking responsibility for areas of work and finding solutions.
• Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.

Other Requirements

• YMCA Dulverton Group is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and adults at risk and promoting their welfare. The YMCA Dulverton Group, therefore, expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This post is subject to an enhanced level DBS Disclosure in respect of the Adults/Children’s Workforce.
• This candidate must be committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• May be required to attend occasional evening meetings.
• Have a driving licence and access to a car.

For more information about YMCA Dulverton Group, please click on this link to our website https://www.ymca-dg.org/