Early Years Practitoner

HLTA - Early Years SEND - Stratford 

Progression opportunities 

Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Specialist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference? An all through school in Stratford are seeking a dedicated individual to join their team and support a new provision for four autistic children.

About the Role:

This exciting role involves working with two reception-aged children and two year-one children, all of whom are autistic. Two of the children are non-verbal, and two have limited verbal communication. You will be responsible for providing tailored support to meet their individual needs, using a variety of communication tools and strategies, including Makaton. The goal is to help these children eventually integrate into mainstream reception classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualised learning plans, taking into account each child's specific needs and communication styles.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers and pupil achievement coaches (PACs) to ensure a consistent and integrated approach.
• Create a positive and stimulating learning environment that fosters the children's development and well-being.
• Provide personal care support as needed.

About You:

• You have extensive experience working with autistic children, particularly those with limited verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• You possess a deep understanding of different communication approaches and are proficient in using Makaton.
• You are skilled in developing and implementing individualised learning plans.
• You are a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, and you have a patient, caring, and empathetic approach.
• Ideally, you have experience leading a nursery or similar early years setting, and hold an HLTA qualification or are willing to work towards it.

Why this School?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school committed to providing the best possible education for all children. You will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of these four children and help them reach their full potential.

To Apply:

If you are excited by this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. Please note that the provision currently has limited resources, although the school is actively working to improve this. None of the children currently have EHCPs, but paperwork is in progress for all four.

We look forward to hearing from you!