We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced teacher to join our established Early Start SEND Inclusion Team, this is an opportunity to join the team as it moves into a new phase of development.
The role of the Specialist SEND & Inclusion teacher is to work with the range of early years providers and schools across Ealing to support the inclusion of all children with additional needs and/or identified special educational needs and disability (SEND)
This is an exciting time for the Team as it grows and develops to extend its reach into schools.
The inclusion team works within the wider multi-disciplinary Early Start Ealing Service, alongside health practitioners, social care workers, family outreach workers, early years providers and schools in Ealing.
The team supports early identification and appropriate interventions that enable the successful inclusion and participation of children with additional needs and disabilities across early years services.
The post holder must have worked with children with a range of needs; including complex needs and be dedicated, passionate and committed to achieving the very highest standard of practice. You should also have a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of inclusion and the ability to motivate and inspire service providers and others to develop their inclusive practices through a range of strategies when supporting children’s experiences starting within the home, through to engagement with services across Ealing.
You will have skills to lead on areas within the team, including coaching and developing training and related projects. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills to enable effective teamwork within a multi-disciplinary team, with families and early years providers and schools.
We are looking for individuals who can see the possibilities for all children and have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate every family and child to reach their potential.
You will have a recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS), with substantial post qualification experience and eligible to work in the UK.
Evidence of a recognised accredited SENCO qualification and/or experience in this role is desirable.
This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.
