Portage Home Visitor

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Morpeth seeks a Portage Home Visitor to support pre-school children with special educational needs. This part-time position requires a Level 4 qualification and experience with young children. You will work collaboratively with other professionals and provide essential support to families. The role offers 26 days of annual leave, pension benefits, and opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with families and pre-school children.
• In-depth knowledge of child development in early years.
• Knowledge of approaches supporting vulnerable children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Work with pre-school children with SEND.
• Collaborate with relevant professionals.
• Support transitions in various schools/settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Recognised Level 4 qualification

Job description

Portage Home Visitor

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part time
• Advert Start Date: 21/11/2025
• Advert End Date: 03/12/2025 00:00
• Salary: £18922.20 - 20183.40 (0.6 FTE salary quoted)
• Hours per week: 22.2
• Job Category: Education
• Vacancy ID: 288975
• Employment Location: County Hall MORPETH, United Kingdom
• Post Number: ncc/TP/80/2491/NP
• Number of posts: 1
• Closing date: 3 Dec

Further Information

Make a difference to the lives of pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Northumberland Portage Service as a Portage Home Visitor. This is a part time permanent position, 3 days per week, whole year. The successful candidates will work throughout Northumberland.

Portage is a pre‑school home visiting educational and support service for young children with special educational needs and disability. The aim of Portage is to help parents and carers to become teachers of their own children in their own homes.

Working collaboratively with other relevant professionals is essential and there will also be a training aspect to this role. You will also work in a variety of different schools/settings to support transitions.

The post will sit in Northumberland's Low Incidence Needs Team.

Experienced in working with families and pre‑school children, you will have a recognised Level 4 qualification, an in‑depth knowledge of child development in the early years and approaches to supporting vulnerable children with SEND and their families.

You will be well organised and self‑motivated. You will be a good listener and communicator; you will also have an empathetic and sensitive approach.

Working with our children and their families is highly rewarding and enjoyable, and we welcome applications from people who can demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm and a commitment to SEND.

The ability to work as part of a team is essential but it is important to note that for much of the working day you will be a lone worker, once training and the induction period is complete.

The means and ability to travel across Northumberland is also an essential part of the role.

We are offering:

• A permanent contract for 0:6 (3 full days whole year)
• Salary - Band 6
• Local Authority Pension and Flexi Scheme, We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees)
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Closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd December at midnight.

Successful shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on Wednesday 10th December.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Linda Barker, Portage Team Lead.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees)

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