Best Start Inclusion Practitioner: Early Help & SEND

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

LG Pension

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

Bradford Children and Families Trust in Bradford is seeking a permanent Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to strengthen early identification and intervention for children with SEND from birth to school entry. You will work with early years settings, health colleagues, and families to promote inclusive practice and smooth transitions into school.

The role requires a Level 4 qualification in early years or related field, proven multi‑agency collaboration skills, and a proactive, organised

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children with SEND or developmental needs.
• Understand early years practice, child development, and inclusive approaches.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Communicate clearly across multi‑agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen SEND partnership working across Bradford Start for Life and health pathways.
• Promote early identification and intervention through collaborative practice and joint interventions.
• Support transitions from early years to school with information sharing and continuity for families.
• Contribute to system-wide improvements and multi‑agency planning.

Skills

SEND experience

Early years practice

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Level 4 qualification in early years/related field

Job description

Bradford Children and Families Trust in Bradford is seeking a permanent Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to strengthen early identification and intervention for children with SEND from birth to school entry. You will work with early years settings, health colleagues, and families to promote inclusive practice and smooth transitions into school.

The role requires a Level 4 qualification in early years or related field, proven multi‑agency collaboration skills, and a proactive, organised