Specialist HLTA, Part-Time, Fixed Term

• Delivering the service Portage offer - providing advice to parents, carers and families to enable them to understand the nature of their child's special educational needs and/or disability and understand how to support all aspects of their child's development and learning, at home and in the community.


• Providing advice, guidance and support to Early Years practitioners to enable them to make provision for the needs of young children with known SEND including supporting transition in to school.


• Supporting assessment of children's development and learning in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage and, as appropriate, assessment to identify needs, outcomes and provision for children as part of the statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment process (EHCNA).


• Liaising with parents/carers, practitioners and other professionals.


• Managing a caseload effectively.


• Using IT effectively to support both service delivery and administration.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a commitment to SEND, the principles of inclusion and have the vision and determination to make a difference.


• Demonstrate a commitment to Early Years education, from birth to four.


• Demonstrate evidence of experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs - ensuring they receive a high-quality educational experience that meets their needs.


• Confidently model teaching approaches to parents/carer and early years practitioners in order to raise standards for children with SEND.


• Work collaboratively with children receiving SEND support or those with EHCPs, their families and settings.


• Provide support and challenge to various settings, establishing clear actions for all partners, and evaluate the progress being made against these.


• Committed to and be accountable for improving outcomes for all children.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Early Years education, effectively collaborating with families and practitioners to enhance developmental outcomes. Utilizes assessment processes and IT tools to manage caseloads and deliver high-quality educational experiences.

Hard Skills

• Assessment of Developmental Needs


• Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA)


• Teaching Approach Modeling


• Caseload Management


• Support for Children with SEND

Soft Skills

• Commitment to Inclusion


• Effective Communication


• Collaboration


• Vision and Determination


• Accountability for Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

• IT Tools for Administration


• Service Delivery Software