Job Introduction
We’re looking for an exceptional EHC (Education, Health and Care) Practitioner to join our solution-focused SEND team. You will be part of EHC Specialist Teaching Team supporting children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities.
This dynamic and experienced team works with schools, delivering educational packages directly to children and young people, and a wide range of agencies.
For further information on the job role please contact our SEND Support Line on 01908 657825 or email SENDSupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Main Responsibility
- To deliver educational packages to children and young people with an EHCP in Milton Keynes who have either moved to the area or where placements have broken down.
- To work within schools and settings advising and modelling good practice for children and young people with EHCPs.
- To write and deliver outcomes for children and young people.
- Full role responsibilities can be found on the job spec attached.
The Ideal Candidate
- To be successful in this role you will be an experienced practitioner, with a passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
- You will be a good team player and have a positive, resilient outlook with the child or young person at the centre.
- A full driving license and access to a car is essential as you will be requested to travel to settings outside of Milton Keynes.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years. (From April 2023 this will increase to 28, and 32 days after 5 years)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
