Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

BRENT COUNCIL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Brent Council is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join our Best Start Family Hubs. You will work in a locality MDT, identify SEND needs, deliver universal and targeted programmes, and promote inclusive practice across nurseries and partner organisations.

The role requires Level 3 Early Years qualifications, SENCO experience, and a collaborative approach with families and agencies. The post is fixed-term with some evening/weekend work and Brent offers extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of SEND in the Early Years and experience in an Early Years setting.
• Experience as an Early Years SENCO and collaborating with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify children with emerging SEND needs and enable timely access to interventions and services.
• Deliver universal and targeted support programmes for children and families.
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs, early years settings and partners.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to practitioners and parents.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning and coordinated support through MDT clusters.
• Support implementation of the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
• Facilitate positive transitions for SEND children into early years settings and school.
• Deliver training and parenting programmes to improve outcomes for children with SEND.
• Champion the voice of the child and ensure practice reflects the SEND Code of Practice.
• Promote early intervention and raise awareness of the Family Hub and SEND offer.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

SEND in early years

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Partnership working

SENCO experience

Parental engagement

ICT and record-keeping

Professional development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Help Every Child Get the Best Start in Life

Salary range: £37,692 - £39,276 per annum inclusive of London weighting
Contract: Fixed term (expected end date March 2029)
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Best Start Family Hubs and other locations from time to time

Are you passionate about inclusion, early intervention and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive?

Brent's Best Start Family Hubs are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (BSIP) to join our innovative Family Hub network. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Experts at Hand Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) approach, working collaboratively with families, practitioners and partner agencies to ensure children with emerging or identified SEND 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 practitioners and empowering families to access services that help children reach their full potential.

Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.

Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

Working within a locality-based multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• Identify children with emerging SEND needs and support timely access to appropriate interventions and services.
• Deliver evidence-based universal and targeted support programmes for children and families.
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs, early years settings and partner organisations.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to practitioners and parents.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning and coordinated support through Brent's Experts at Hand MDT clusters.
• Support implementation of the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
• Facilitate positive transitions for SEND children into early years settings and school.
• Deliver training and parenting programmes that improve outcomes for children with SEND.
• Champion the voice of the child and ensure practice reflects the SEND Code of Practice.
• Promote early intervention and raise awareness of the Family Hub and SEND support offer.

This role will involve some evening and weekend working to meet the needs of families and support wider Family Hub activities.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone with:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or a related field (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of SEND in the Early Years and experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusion practices and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
• Knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and partnership working.
• Experience as an Early Years SENCO and/or supporting children with SEND.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of agencies and professionals.
• Experience of developing positive partnerships with parents and carers from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience of providing advice, support and professional challenge in a strengths-based way.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, good ICT skills and record-keeping abilities.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Why join us?

We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
• Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

To learn more about our staff benefits, visit Our offer to you.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnoses and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

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