Play Leader
Where you will work
TOG is based within Wooden Spoon House which is situated on the site of Wellsprings Primary School in Taunton, Somerset.
The role
You will work as part of a wider team of Play Leaders under the direction of the manager, working to help TOG’s children to realise their developmental potential. You will provide a safe, inclusive and high-quality pre-school education journey for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities; delivered through morning sessions, lunch club, stay and play sessions and multi-sensory unit hire use.
You will act as Key Person for up to 4 children. You will work closely with parents/carers through informal discussions, by attending meetings and reviews, as well as by assisting with the writing of SEN Access and Support Plans, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and School Entry Plans (SEP).
You will ensure that developmental journals, individual progress tracker forms and termly observation records are completed and kept up to date for key children. You will also prepare and lead three monthly assess, plan, do and review meetings for each key child with parents/carers.
The successful candidate
You will have previous experience working with young children, and you will hold a Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent. You will be able to use your knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development to support children and to teach an appropriate level of development support and play exercises. You will have good written and oral communication skills, to assist with the completion of developmental journals, individual progress tracker forms and termly observation records and your responsibility as the main point of contact for your key children’s parents/carers.
For a more detailed breakdown of this role, and qualifications and experience required, see the attached job description below.
How to apply
Please apply by sending a covering letter and CV to Holly Burchett, Chair of Trustees on chair@tauntonopportunitygroup.org.uk
Closing date for applications
5pm on Thursday 28th November. If you have any questions, contact Holly via email with your enquiry or to arrange a phone call.
Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 9th December.
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