Flexible Learning & Disabilities Practitioner (EYFS & Youth)

Early Years Alliance; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 pro-rata days leave

Induction and training support package

Mileage at 35p per mile

Pension scheme (employer and employee)

Job summary

Early Years Alliance in Lincolnshire is seeking Flexible Children with Disabilities Practitioners to support Children with Disabilities and complex health needs across our services for ages 0–18. The role provides sessional support to Senior Practitioners and helps deliver Stay and Play and activity sessions.

You will work across Lincolnshire Children Centres with flexible hours, ensuring safeguarding and enabling families to access breaks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare or equivalent.
• Understanding and knowledge of meeting the individual needs of disabled or complex health needs children and young people.
• Proven effective communication skills – able to communicate effectively in person and in writing with professionals and families.
• Experience of working as an integrated team with other professionals such as social care, early help teams, educational providers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality sessions for children with disabilities or complex health needs in their early years up to Reception Year while providing a break for caregivers.
• Contribute to planning sessions aligned to the EYFS curriculum with focus on closing attainment gaps.
• Support Stay and Play sessions to help families access mainstream provision and guidance for home learning.
• Assist with community, youth groups and holiday sessions for ages 5–18 in local venues with caregiver breaks.
• Contribute to planning of groups and activities that are safe, welcoming and promote independence.
• Encourage children's independence and safe participation in home and community activities.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Early Years Alliance in Lincolnshire is seeking Flexible Children with Disabilities Practitioners to support Children with Disabilities and complex health needs across our services for ages 0–18. The role provides sessional support to Senior Practitioners and helps deliver Stay and Play and activity sessions.

You will work across Lincolnshire Children Centres with flexible hours, ensuring safeguarding and enabling families to access breaks.