Do you have the skills and passion to make a difference to the learning experience of children with disabilities? We are seeking a skilled educational practitioner who is passionate about working with children in the Early Years who have special educational needs and disabilities.
As well as your passion for Early Years, you will have a calm and supportive manner and a positive and solution-focused mindset. You will also have experience of working with children with SEN and disabilities and want to make a positive difference to learning outcomes and inclusion for these children. You hold GCSE Maths and English grade A to C (or equivalent) or have equivalent professional experience, and have good spoken and written English language skills. Ideally, you will hold a qualification in working with children with physical disability, Early Years, and/or child development. You will be able to communicate sensitively and appropriately with children, parents/carers, and colleagues.
You can work positively as part of a team and feel confident to work alone following the guidance of Specialist Teachers. The role is term time only (39 weeks per year) with 6.65 holiday weeks paid (i.e. 45.65 paid weeks per year); please see job description for (actual) pro rata salary.
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support.
* Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%.
* Local and national discounts for shopping and travel.
* Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
At Oxfordshire County Council, we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.
Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full-time and part-time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights, and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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