Qualified Practitioner (Conductor/Teacher/Therapist)

# Qualified Practitioner (Conductor/Teacher/Therapist) Required to start as soon as possible at Small Steps, Richmond, TW10 6DG.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] ( www.smallsteps.org.uk) is a charity in Richmond, South West London, providing support for babies and young children with a physical disability affecting movement and posture. We support them in all areas of their development, using the principles of Conductive Education (CE). Parents/carers are supported too, learning skills they can continue to use at home, thus extending the benefits.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Practitioner to start as soon as possible, to join our friendly, supportive team that includes experienced conductor teachers as well as paediatric physiotherapists.

The successful candidate will be required to plan, lead and deliver sessions in our Parent and Child groups, for babies and pre-school children with physical disabilities. They will be an energetic, flexible practitioner with an holistic outlook and an open mind. They should be able to fully commit to the Small Steps ethos of ‘putting families first’, be able to work flexibly and be sensitive to the needs of families with very young disabled children.

Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is good spoken and written English. The successful candidate will have a professional approach and be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and experience of working with young children with physical disabilities will be required. Small Steps may be able to sponsor applicants currently working outside of the UK, please contact Small Steps for more details.

The unique Small Steps approach to working with the whole family will provide a new perspective on CE principles. The successful candidate should have knowledge and/or experience of CE although training will be given.

This is a full-time, permanent contract – 37.5 hours per week for 42 weeks of the year (term-time plus 3 additional weeks), although part-time would be considered for the right candidate. The salary is competitive, dependent on skills and experience.

Small Steps also offers support in career progression through the provision of in-house training opportunities and encouraging Continuing Professional Development.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Small Steps community. The charity operates from its own recently re-furbished, stand-alone building in Richmond, with easy access to central London, thus confirming its future as a centre of excellence for Conductive Education.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and Small Steps reserves the right to recruit at any time during the application process. Interview dates will be confirmed after shortlisting and candidates will also be invited to lead a short part of a session as part of the recruitment process.

For further details including a Job Description, Person Specification and application form, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Small Steps on [contact hidden] or by email to [contact hidden]

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and 6-month probationary period.