Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

Hampshire County Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is recruiting Best Start Inclusion Practitioners (BSIP) to join our Best Start Family Hubs network in London. You will work with families, early years practitioners and partner agencies to ensure children with emerging or identified SEND receive timely support and inclusion in their settings.

As a BSIP, you will promote inclusion, strengthen early identification of SEND, and empower families to access the services they and their children need to thrive in the early

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusion, early intervention and supporting children with SEND.
• Experience as Area SENCO or Early Years SENCO.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and strengthen early identification of SEND.
• Support early years practitioners and empower families to access services.
• Collaborate with the Family Hub network to deliver Best Start services.

Skills

Inclusion

SEND

Early years

Job description

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Salary range: £37,509 - £38,637 pro rata per annum (actual salary £30,007 - £30,909 per annum)
Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9XY
Hours per week: 28.80
Contract type: 3 x Temporary up to 31 March 2029
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 21 September 2026
Contact details for Informal discussion: Teohna Thomas-McDonald, Family Hubs Team Leader via email on [e-mail]

About the role

Hammersmith & Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the topLocal Authorities, we never stop moving forward. Our ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people, and families to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.

Are you a highly skilled Area SENCO or Early Years SENCO with proven experience of inclusion, early intervention and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Hammersmith & Fulham's Best Start Family Hubs are recruiting dedicated and experienced Best Start Inclusion Practitioners (BSIP) to join our Family Hub network. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our wider network of family hub services, working collaboratively with families, early years practitioners and partner agencies to ensure children with emerging or identified SEND needs receive the right support at the right time.

As a BSIP, you will play a key role in promoting inclusion, strengthening early identification of SEND, supporting early years practitioners and empowering families to access services that help their children in the early years to thrive.

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best peopleto help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at [e-mail] or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.