SEN Home Visitor- Pre school
About the job
Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
This post is Term time plus 20 days
Luton is proud to be a Child Friendly Town, committed to ensuring that all children and young people – including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – have access to the same opportunities as their peers. We’re working together to create a town where every child has a voice that is heard, valued, and acted upon, and where children with SEND can thrive and achieve excellent educational outcomes.
We are now seeking a dedicated, experienced and passionate SEN Home Visitor – Pre-School to join our specialist team, playing a key role in supporting Luton’s youngest children with complex and significant needs.
As an SEN Home Visitor, you will:
- Work closely with families, professionals, and early years providers to identify and assess the special educational needs of pre-statutory school-aged children.
- Deliver high-quality, specialist teaching to children with significant and complex needs in their home environment or early years settings.
- Lead on successful transitions from home learning to early years settings, reducing barriers and empowering families through early support.
- Provide SEND advice and interventions that are evidence-based and outcome-focused, ensuring practices are aligned with statutory guidance and local policy.
- Produce comprehensive assessments, reports, and plans to support each child’s development and learning journey.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We are looking for an exceptional Early Years practitioner who brings:
- A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g. NVQ3, CACHE, BTEC, HND).
- In-depth knowledge of child development and a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
- Experience of working with children with SEND and delivering tailored interventions.
- A solution-focused, flexible approach and the ability to work independently and proactively.
- Confidence in working in a range of physical environments, including homes and nurseries (you’ll often be working at floor level and transporting resources).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills to support and collaborate with parents and professionals.
- A commitment to inclusive practice, with sensitivity to diversity and the unique needs of each family.
- Willingness to undertake Portage training/accreditation within one year of appointment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a visionary local authority that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
- Work in a dynamic, supportive team with a shared passion for inclusion and early intervention.
- Access ongoing professional development, including nationally recognised Portage training.
- Help shape a better future for children and families in your community.
Other Requirements
- You must be able to travel across Luton flexibly and at various times of the day.
- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about inclusive early years education and want to help every child get the best start in life, we’d love to hear from you.
Luton Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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- £33,143 - £36,363 per year