Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioner

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to champion inclusive practice and the early identification of SEND for children aged 0-25 through the Best Start Family Hubs.

The role aims to improve outcomes for children aged 0-5 by supporting families, encouraging inclusive practice, and strengthening home learning, working with early years settings and multi‑agency partners. Normal hours are 37 per week, with rota duties possible.

Job description

The role of Best Start inclusion Practitioner will be responsible for the following:

To champion inclusive practice and early identification of special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) for children aged 0-25 (SEND) through Bury’s Best Start Family Hubs.

To improve outcomes for children aged 0-5, especially those with additional needs or SEND, by supporting families, encouraging inclusive practice, and strengthening home learning.

To work directly with early years settings, families, and multi-agency partners to identify need early, remove barriers to learning and development, and ensure children get the right support at the right time.

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit Bury - Home | greater.jobs. We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

Next steps

Interviews will be held on 21st October 2026 at Chesham Fold Family Hub, 89 Chesham Fold Road Bury BL9 6JZ