Hybrid-Working ALN Officer — Early Years & Inclusion

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking an ALN Officer for the Early Years ALN Cognition & Learning Team to support non-maintained settings in delivering inclusive provision for children with ALN.

You will advise settings on early identification, assessment and planning, develop One Page Profiles and ALP, and work with families, schools and multi-agency partners to ensure timely interventions under the Wales ALN framework. Welsh language ability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Good knowledge of the ALNET Act and ALN Code; understanding of effective early years strategies and interventions.
• Confident in building positive relationships with settings, schools, families and partner agencies; excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support settings with the early identification, assessment and planning for children with ALN.
• Provide advice on strategies, interventions and resources to support children's development and learning.
• Assist settings in developing and reviewing One Page Profiles, targeted support plans and ALP.
• Support the IDP process within non-maintained settings.
• Work with children, settings and schools to support transitions into and between placements.
• Provide advice and guidance to support staff regarding differentiated approaches and inclusive practice.
• Collaborate with a range of professionals and agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Contribute to the effective use of data and information to support planning and decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Welsh language

Job description

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking an ALN Officer for the Early Years ALN Cognition & Learning Team to support non-maintained settings in delivering inclusive provision for children with ALN.

You will advise settings on early identification, assessment and planning, develop One Page Profiles and ALP, and work with families, schools and multi-agency partners to ensure timely interventions under the Wales ALN framework. Welsh language ability is required.