5 Plymouth City Council jobs in England & Wales

Successful applicants will be able to work as part of the Early Years Inclusion Service supporting children 0-5yrs with special educational needs and/disabilities, their families and any settings they attend. You will work alongside support workers, other advisory teachers and Educational Psychologists to overcome barriers to learning and participation, under the direction of the team leader and manager of PCC Early Years' Inclusion Service. You will be able to support a process of assessment planning, intervention and review to meet children's needs working together with home and settings, whilst linking with other professionals. Plymouth is a compact city, and we are a friendly, motivated, and supportive multi professional team working closely with other SEND teams within the council. There are excellent relationships with our Early Years settings and children's centres. This is an exciting time to join us, with the evolution of family hubs as part of Plymouth's growing early help programme. Plymouth's compact urban environment means you are never too far away from anything and often see colleagues from other teams and services within the office or during visits. You will experience a range of work with multi professional involvement. The culture within Plymouth Children's Services is ambitious, with a clear and approved plan to support early intervention. Our team is integral, along with other services and settings, to the delivery of Plymouth City Council's guidance on Ordinarily Available Provision and the Early Years Graduated Approach to Inclusion.

• Are committed to building parental/carer confidence, embracing the principles of early help
• Work in partnership with others
• Can work consultatively and adopt problem solving and solution focused models of working
Applications are welcome from candidates with - Teaching qualification and demonstrable teaching experience including significant recent experience of children with SEND - A clear understanding of the needs of early years children with SEND - Knowledge of early years development including awareness of children's emotional health and well being - Detailed knowledge of key legislation such as: the SEN Code of Practice, SEN and Disability Developments, National Curriculum, The Revised Early Years Foundation Stage Profile. - Ability to travel flexibly around the city The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Check + DBS Children's Barred List. We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role. Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.


• Opportunity to take part and develop skills as part of a multi-professional team
• Flexible working arrangements including IT systems and virtual working
• A CPD programme to underpin good practice
• Regular structured supervision
• The chance to work in a compact vibrant waterfront city surrounded by beautiful beaches and a National Park