Early Years Specialist Development Officer

Employer: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Location: Inclusion Support Early Years & Child Development Centre, Sedgley Road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH

Salary: Band E SCP 18-25 (£30,559 - £35,235) per annum + £1,491 SEN Allowance

Closing date: 10 Apr 2025

Reference: SAND000008843

Sector: Local Councils

Job Type: Education - non-schools based

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Working Pattern: Standard

Hours: Full-Time

Job Details

We require a Specialist Development Officer with at least 2 years post qualifying experience in working with children 0-5 years with SEND.

Providing advice, guidance and support to Parents/Carers, Early Years Practitioners, and other Professionals, to ensure their individual and special needs are identified and met.

You will have in depth knowledge of child development and have experience of working with a range of outside agencies. You will have excellent communication and time management skills, work independently and as part of a multiagency team, carrying out assessments, action planning and report writing.

You will be required to travel to a range of venues including families' homes.

Qualifications:

• NNEB/BTEC/ NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent or higher.
• NB: Qualification must be related to Child Development/Education

The Postholder will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit the Sandwell Council website.

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

Supporting Documents for Early Years Specialist Development Officer

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We require a Specialist Development Officer with at least 2 years post qualifying experience in working with children 0-5 years with SEND. Providing advice, guidance and support to Parents/Carers, Early Years Practitioners, and other Professionals, to ensure their individual and special needs are identified and met. You will have in depth knowledge of child development and have experience of working with a range of outside agencies. You will have excellent communication and time management skills, work independently and as part of a multiagency team, carrying out assessments, action planning and report writing. You will be required to travel to a range of venues including families' homes. Qualifications:

• NNEB/BTEC/ NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent or higher.
• NB: Qualification must be related to Child Development/Education
The Postholder will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Band E SCP 18-25 (£30,559 - £35,235) per annum + £ 1,491 SEN Allowance