Best Start Inclusion Practitioner – SEND & Family Support

One YMCA Group; Hexton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

One YMCA Group in England is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support families with children under five who have SEND or additional needs. This fixed-term role runs until March 2029 across Best Start Family Hubs, Family Centres and community settings.

You will deliver home visits, one-to-one interventions, outreach and group sessions, promote early identification, and help families access services while working with health, early years and SEND professionals.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years, Health, Social Care, Family Support or related field.
• A good understanding of child development, safeguarding and multi‑agency working.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills; full driving licence and ability to travel across Hertfordshire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive universal and targeted support for families with children under five who have SEND, disabilities or emerging additional needs.
• Provide direct support through home visits, one-to-one interventions, outreach activities and group sessions.
• Promote early identification of developmental delays and additional needs, working closely with health, early years and SEND professionals.
• Support families to access services, navigate local pathways and manage key transitions such as starting nursery or school.
• Develop and deliver practical resources, workshops and activities that support parenting, child development and positive home learning environments.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Health/Social Care/Family Support or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

One YMCA Group in England is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support families with children under five who have SEND or additional needs. This fixed-term role runs until March 2029 across Best Start Family Hubs, Family Centres and community settings.

You will deliver home visits, one-to-one interventions, outreach and group sessions, promote early identification, and help families access services while working with health, early years and SEND professionals.