Impactful Early Years SEND Support Specialist

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council's Experts at Hand team seeks an Early Years SEND Support Worker who will work directly with young children with SEND and their families, across homes, settings and community locations, to provide practical, hands-on support and improve outcomes.

You will collaborate with Early Years SEND Teachers and other professionals to deliver targeted interventions, model effective strategies and help children develop communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and

Qualifications

• Experience with children in early years, education, care or SEND environment.
• Understanding child development and importance of early intervention.
• Ability to build relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Patient, empathetic and well-organised, with proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Work across family homes, early years settings, schools and community locations.
• Provide practical, hands-on support to improve outcomes and build confidence in adults.
• Deliver targeted interventions and model effective strategies.
• Identify strengths and barriers to participation to support inclusion.

Skills

Build positive relationships

Effective communication

Adaptability

Patience

Empathy

Organised

Independent working

SEND experience in early years

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council's Experts at Hand team seeks an Early Years SEND Support Worker who will work directly with young children with SEND and their families, across homes, settings and community locations, to provide practical, hands-on support and improve outcomes.

You will collaborate with Early Years SEND Teachers and other professionals to deliver targeted interventions, model effective strategies and help children develop communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and