Co-ordinate the provision of facilities and helpers for children with special needs
Review on database the details of all special needs children needing specific attention.
Plan facilities and activities needed for the special needs area, ( The Space at LHHigh Wycombe, The Lifeboat at LHMarlow) obtain resources necessary and recruit team members if not already available. As far as possible, special needs children will be integrated into the main programme within a group appropriate to their level of need.
You will need to allocate 1:1 Special Needs Helpers to the children who need extra help. They will accompany the child throughout the day in their Lighthouse and in the special needs area. You will be responsible for a circle time in 'The Space' for those children who have 1:1 help during morning registration.
Co-ordinate the provision of support for helpers who have special needs.
Liaise with age group leaders or other team leaders about any helpers who have signed up and have special needs.
Some experience of Special Needs education would be useful for this role
