Ages 4-11

Job title: Specialist Children and Families Practitioner SEND  

Responsible to: Tracy Rodgers

Purpose of the job: To work as part of a small team at Tiny Hands Big Futures. You will be a crucial part of providing an exciting, magical and high quality early years/primary experience for the children in a hygge philosophy, nurturing, indoor and woodland setting. 

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1. Work with the team to deliver high quality alternative provision.

2. Help us to promote a happy, caring and welcoming atmosphere. 

3. Be keen to learn and develop continued professional development.

4. There will also be opportunities to do other short training courses with Hugi Hub and Den.

5. To take on increasing responsibility for a caseload of children, ensuring they have access to and participate in a range of indoor/outdoor learning and play opportunities. 

6. Assist with the recording and reporting of children's learning, care and development. 

7. To be aware of and follow all Hugi Hub and Den policies and procedures. 

8. Work with multiagency team including social care, sendsars, speech and language therapy. 

9. Contribute to writing and following My Plan/Education Health Care Plan targets.

10. Have a good understanding of SEND systems and legislation including the graduated approach. 

11. Support snack/meal times within the setting. 

12. Support children with hygiene & personal care. 

13. Assist with the planning and delivery of special Hugi Hub and Den events and activities, some of which may take place during the evening and weekends (e.g. Open Mornings). 

14. Actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings. We are a small team and value everyone's ideas, thoughts, creativity and suggestions to make our setting the best it can be. 

15. Be prepared to carryout out reach visits to schools, car essential. 

16. To attend relevant training to keep skills and knowledge up-to-date. 

17. To comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation

18. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.