Job Description

Are you motivated to make a difference to families in East Wiltshire (Devizes, Marlborough, Pewsey 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 families 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, 36 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: recruitment@krhrconsultancy.co.uk for an application form and information pack - the closing date for completed applications is Sunday 10th August 2025.

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.

Interviews:

First interviews on 19th August at Kings Rise Centre, Chippenham SN15 3SY

Work Location: East Wiltshire (Devizes, Marlborough, Pewsey and surrounding area).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 13.91 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 10/08/2025