Early Years SEND Leader — Inclusive Education

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is looking for an Early Years SEND Co-ordinator. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and their families within early years settings. The successful candidate will have a Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEN. Core responsibilities include consultation, staff training, and managing resources to foster an inclusive learning environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Staff benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex SEN in early years settings.
• Ability to advocate for families and ensure children's welfare.
• Skills in supervising and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Support early years settings and improve outcomes for children with SEN.
• Provide effective consultation and active support for parents and staff.
• Manage performance of inclusion workers.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Early child development knowledge

Passion for inclusion

IT capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

A local education authority is looking for an Early Years SEND Co-ordinator. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and their families within early years settings. The successful candidate will have a Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEN. Core responsibilities include consultation, staff training, and managing resources to foster an inclusive learning environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a focus on professional development.