Portage Inclusion Practitioner

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Full time
Location: Aldershot
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Job offered by: Hampshire County Council
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Job Reference:

HCC619282 Salary Range:

£32,149 - £35,241 pro-rata, per annum Work Location:

Rushmoor Borough Council offices Farnborough, Covering Hart & Rushmoor Hours per Week:

37 Contract Type:

Temporary for 1 year Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted Make a difference to the lives of pre-school children with significant additional needs

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Portage Inclusion Practitioners to join our team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery and development of an excellent Portage Service, providing specialist educational programs, instruction, help, and advice to families with pre-school children who have significant additional needs, including complex educational needs or challenging behaviour. This role involves working closely with early years education and childcare providers within the framework of the Services for Young Children (SfYC) Service Plan, and Children’s and Young Peoples Plan. For over 40 years, Portage has been providing a highly professional educational home visiting service for families of pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The positive outcomes for families and children make this area of work hugely rewarding. Experienced in working with families and pre-school children, you will have an in-depth knowledge of child development in the early years and approaches to supporting vulnerable families, particularly children with SEND. You will be well organised and self-motivated. You will be a good listener and communicator; you will also have a tactful and sensitive approach. Key Qualities and Skills:

In-depth knowledge of child development: Understanding the early years of child development is crucial, especially for children with SEND. Experience with families and pre-school children: Practical experience in this area will help you connect and support families effectively. Organisational skills: Being well-organised will help manage the various aspects of the role efficiently. Self-motivation: This role requires a proactive approach to meet the needs of the children and their families. Communication skills: Being a good listener and communicator is essential to understand and address the concerns of families. Tact and sensitivity: A sensitive approach is necessary to handle the unique challenges faced by families. This post is subject to a criminal records check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements, references will be requested

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to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire 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 this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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