Description Salary: £28,098 - £32,781 Per annum Hours of work: 30-35 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Term Time Only This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Stepping Stones District Specialist Centre for further information. A bit about us: Stepping Stones has facilitated and delivered a highly respected service providing specialist Early Years support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their parent/carers since 1975. We are an independent charity who hold a contract with the Local Authority to provide a quality District Specialist Service for the West Wiltshire area. We are an outstanding team who have achieved Ofsted accreditation of Outstanding provision for consecutive inspection years since 2007/8. Stepping Stones are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and the post will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Stepping Stones are committed to making sure we provide equality of opportunity through employment and service delivery based on the principle of Inclusion. Stepping Stones District Specialist Centre provides specialist early years support to children with a wide range of complex needs in the West Wiltshire area. Our dedicated practitioners offer assessment, advice, sessional support and outreach to colleagues in other early years settings to enable children to thrive. All about the role: Stepping Stones are seeking a special person with the determination and ambition to achieve ever better outcomes for children in the early years (0-5 years) who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) The post holder will act as Centre Manager and be responsible for the daily management of Stepping Stones, District Specialist Centre a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Stepping Stones service and will develop and maintain effective and efficient systems across the organisation to ensure best practice and best value for the children and families we support. The post holder will help to develop the vision, future direction and community/public awareness of Stepping Stones District Specialist Centre a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee. The post holder will be required to register as the named person responsible for Ofsted registration. Find out more and apply: To apply, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered. Please apply via the apply button or alternatively you can email us your application form directly to adminsteppingstonestrowbridge.co.uk FOA Debbie Wickham. Please contact us if you have any questions via email or on our telephone number 01225 350015. For more information, please visit our website www.steppingstonestrowbridge.co.uk. Closing date (and time): 16th May 2025 (5PM) Interview date: Week commencing 9th June 2025 Commencement date: 1st September 2025 Stepping Stones District Specialist Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. Stepping Stones Centre Manager – Job description Letter to applicants Recruitment Process Stepping Stones DSC provision