28/04/2025
Job opportunity
Are you motivated to make a difference to families in South Wiltshire (Tidworth and surrounding areas) whilst looking for the flexibility to balance life outside of work?
We are looking for a Home Visitor to help make a positive impact on famiies working in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies to provide early education and support with a family focus, child led play and structured teaching.
Wiltshire Portage is a home-visiting education service for pre-school children with SEND and their families. Portage aims to
• work with families to help them develop a quality of life and experience, for themselves and their young children, in which they can learn together, play together, participate and be included in their community in their own right.
• play a part in minimising the disabling barriers that confront young children and their families.
• support the national and local development of inclusive services for children.
If you are motivated to be part of a dedicated team that really makes a difference then read on.
We are looking for a Home Visitor to join our small team working 39 weeks a year, 24 hours a week, who will:
• Support the transition of children from home-based education to nursery or school provision.
• Support the inclusion of young children with additional needs and their families in the community in their own right.
• Prepare Educational Health Care Plan reports.
• Facilitate the involvement of parents/carers in the service.
• Work closely with other agencies through liaison and joint visits.
• Participate in regular supervision and team meetings.
• Support the delivery of training for parents and other early years practitioners as required
To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:
• Minimum NVQ Level 3+/professional child centred qualification
• GCSE English and Maths grade 5 or above or equivalent
• Previous experience of working with preschool children foundation stage/key stage 1
• Three years’ experience of working with children with SEN/disabilities and their families
• Experience of working with children and families who need support in being school ready
• Ability to develop good working relationships with parent and children and with other professionals
• Good communication skills across a wide spectrum of parents, children and professionals; knowledge of Makaton/Sign Along/BSL and/or PECS
• Ability to keep accurate reports and records.
• Excellent MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Job shares welcome.
Starting Salary £13.91 per hour (During probationary period) rising to £14.60 (post probation)
During Probation Period - NJC SCP 10 pro-rata
After successful completion of Probation Period – NJC 13 pro-rata.
Interested? To apply for this role, please email: [email protected] for an application form and information pack by Friday 9th May 2025 at 9am
Wiltshire Portage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
It is essential to hold a UK driving license with access to a car for business use.
‘Meet and Greet’: Tuesday 20th May 9:30am (part of the interview process) at Kings Rise Centre, Chippenham SN15 3SY
Interviews: Friday 23rd May 2025 at Kings Rise Centre, Chippenham SN15 3SY
Work Location: South Wiltshire
