Early Support Worker

Job description

Early Support Worker Permanent: Grade C - £35,412 - £41,771 + SEN Allowance Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week: Birmingham City Council is recruiting 10 Early Support Workers to join our AREA SENCo Team within Early Years Inclusion Support (EYIS). This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Birmingham. We are looking for passionate, skilled and child‑centred practitioners who can support early years children with SEND and their families when they transition into settings. About the Role: As an Early Support Worker, you will: This role is central to improving early identification, inclusion and outcomes for young children with SEND across Birmingham. - Support the learning and development of early years children with SEND, including transitions into settings. - Work directly with setting‑based SENCos, practitioners, children and families. - Assess children’s strengths and needs through observation, discussion and developmental profiles. - Model high‑quality teaching, play and learning strategies to support i...