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February 7, 2023

Colchester: Two Early Years Practitioner SEND Support Key Person Job Vacancies in the Pre- School classes – St Nicholas Pre-School and Nursery

 

Date: 17th January 2023

Two Early Years Practitioner SEND Support Key Person Job Vacancies in the Pre- School classes – St Nicholas Pre-School and Nursery

We are recruiting 2 experienced Level 2 or above, Early Years SEND Support Key Persons’.

Position 1: Hours Monday and Friday afternoon 12.00pm to 2.30pm: to be key person to one child and support the child and to support the class team. This is term time only and job contract is until 21st July 2023 as this child will leave to start school. The contract is with funding from Essex County.

Position 2: This is in a different classroom, Hours as follows: Tuesday and Thursday 09.00am to 2.30pm or 09.30am to 2.30pm and Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12.00pm to 2.30pm, to be Key Person to one child and support the child and the class team. This is also term time only and job contract ends on 21st July 2023 as this child will also leave to start school. The contract is with funding from Essex County.

 We offer as follows to our team members

·         Discount for team members children attending our setting

·         Access to continuous online training and in house training

·         We have a team members only well-being area for use in the settings garden

·         We have Mental Health First Aiders in the setting

·         We promote and actively support all our team to take charge of their emotional well-being and have activities and resources to support this and we have well-being events as a team

·         Team members have access to ‘administration time’ on a Monday and Wednesday evening: 3.45pm to 5.30pm (not compulsory but there as and when needed)

Requirements:

·         You must be aware of the EYFS Statutory Requirements (September 2021) and be aware of the SEND Code of Practice

·         Safeguarding Training and to know and understand the ‘Prevent Duty’, ‘FGM’ and be fully aware and understand your statutory responsibilities within the role of Safeguarding all children.

·         First Aid trained with an up-to-date qualification would be an advantage (training can be given for the right applicant)

·         Must be Level 2/3 or above trained

·         Have an understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety within an early years setting

·         Be able to work as part of a team in a very busy early years setting

·         Food Hygiene training would be an advantage but not essential as training can be accessed

·         You must have a genuine passion to teach children and to ensure children receive excellent learning experiences within the setting as children are our future

·         Be able to work with other Early Years Professionals to support children on our SEND register

·         Be able to observe, assess and evaluate children’s learning and complete reports when needed and be aware of one planning – training can be given

·         You must have a clear DBS and 2 good references we can ask for.

·         Must be able to work as part of a team and with other Early Years Professionals

If you are interested, please contact the setting on 01206816597 or email

mgt.stnicholas19@btconnect.com. Thank you. All is subject to an interview and safer recruitment checks including a DBS clear check and 2 good references. To start as soon as possible.

Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Visions Young Parents Group


Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE



February 6, 2023

Chester: Time to Talk Session - Calm Coffee at Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Blacon - Wed 22 Feb 1-3pm

Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Blacon Adventure Playground, The Activity Centre, Shelly Road, Blacon, Chester.

Join Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre (Calm Coffee) for a FREE Time To Talk session this month Wednesday 22nd February 2022 from 1pm through until 3pm, no need to book just turn up.

This session is designed for everyone who attends to take away some strategic coping mechanisms, tools and support to help your personal mental health or family and friends.

They will also have a psychotherapist doing a talk regarding our own mental health and how we can improve it daily.

This is FREE to anyone and everyone and who doesn’t love free coffee and cake.

Information provided by Chester HIVE

February 3, 2023

February 2, 2023

Lichfield: Free Swimming Tickets for the Snowdome - DMS(W) permanent staff


FREE swimming tickets are available for the SnowDome Tamworth for all DMS(W) permanent staff that contribute to the PRI Fund.  They can be signed out from the Physical Development Centre.  All questions regarding this matter must be directed to the PDC QMSI

 Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE

Cupar: Kids' Dens: Lego Club at Cupar Library

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Hereford: Understanding the teenage brain



Information provided by Hereford HIVE

 

February 1, 2023

Chester: Chester Zoo - Virtual Zoo Days


Chester Zoo have a number of fun, educational virtual zoo days where you can learn about your favourite animals!

Find our more HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Pinnacle, here's how you can get in touch

 

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE


Moray: Citizens Advice Bureau, Dufftown Outreach

We have our OUTREACH session in Dufftown on Tuesday 14th February and still have a few appointments available. We offer free, impartial and confidential advice. 

Appointments can be made by calling 01343 555163 Monday-Wednesday


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE