Job Title: Portage Worker – Early Years SEND Team
Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term
Hours: 37
Salary: HC06 £28,142 – £32,061 per annum
Location: Widemarsh Children’s Centre, Hereford
Closing date: 02/06/2026
Interview date: 16/06/2026
About the Role
As part of the Best Start In Life Initiative, we are looking for a Universal Portage Worker to work as part of our Portage Team in the Early Years SEND Inclusion Service. The role will be focussed on supporting children who may have potential barriers to their academic achievement.
This is a full-time fixed term position.
The Portage Worker will work closely with the Early SEND Lead to deliver Portage-based home visiting early intervention service to children under 5.
Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.
About You
- An up to date formal Childcare and Education qualification to Level 3
- Full UK Driving license and able to travel across the county of Herefordshire
- Recent experience of supporting early years children with additional needs
- A practical knowledge of using a graded resources to support early development
- An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, the Equality Act (2010) and the SEND Code of Practice (2015)
- The ability to build strong relationships with early years settings.
- To be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
We Offer
- A service where children’s learning and development is at the heart of everything we do
- A highly supportive and committed team
- Salary range of HC06 £28,142 – £32,061 per annum
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
- Flexible working: including the potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
- Those who indicate that they have a disability – part of the Disability Confident scheme.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver – part of the commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
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