Term-Time Special Needs Early Years Educator

Bognor Regis; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bognor Regis Nursery School is seeking a patient and positive practitioner to support children with special educational needs in our Special Support Centre (SSC). This integrated provision for 3-4 year olds forms part of our Nursery School, led by two SENCos.

You will weave speech and language targets into daily opportunities and small group sessions, supporting communication and interaction while safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing. This post is term-time only.

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE level.
• NVQ in Childcare and Education Level 3.
• At least one year's experience working with children aged 3 - 5 years in a nursery setting.
• Demonstrate suitability to work with children

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in the SSC.
• Weave speech and language therapy targets into daily opportunities and small group sessions.
• Support communication and interaction among children.
• Carry out activities to meet developmental needs under SSC guidance.
• Observe and report observations to the SENCo or Key Worker.
• Attend planning staff meetings, in-service training and performance management as required.
• Provide cover for SSC staff when and where required.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children and maintain a tidy environment.

Skills

Suitability to work with children

Education

GCSE level

NVQ in Childcare and Education Level 3

Job description

Bognor Regis Nursery School is seeking a patient and positive practitioner to support children with special educational needs in our Special Support Centre (SSC). This integrated provision for 3-4 year olds forms part of our Nursery School, led by two SENCos.

You will weave speech and language targets into daily opportunities and small group sessions, supporting communication and interaction while safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing. This post is term-time only.