This position is key to enhancing childcare and early education, with a primary focus on improving Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. You will be responsible for supporting settings in the early identification of SEND, working directly with SENCos to upskill the workforce and embed inclusive practices. In addition, you will monitor and support quality across the PVI sector, help providers develop robust improvement strategies, and work to narrow the achievement gap for disadvantaged children.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rheanne Wotherspoon, Lead Early Years Adviser, 02030455505, Rheanne.Wotherspoon@bexley.gov.uk
Candidate Profile
* A Relevant Advanced Professional Qualification (at Level 3 or above) e.g. childcare, education, social work.
* A clear and up-to-date understanding of the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice.
* Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory requirements, including safeguarding, welfare, and SEND‑specific requirements.
* Experience working in Early Years provision and delivering high‑quality SEND practice.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with professionals across the early years sector, schools, and partner agencies.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It has award‑winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
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